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Kirkwood Ski Resort
Kirkwood Ski Resort

KIRKWOOD SKI RESORT, located 35 miles south of Lake Tahoe on Highway 88, has the highest base elevation in Northern California (7,800 feet) and a peak elevation of 9,800 feet. Its 2,300 acres have a northern exposure, assuring abundant high quality snow with an early season opening and a late close. Set in one of the most beautiful mountain valleys imaginable, Kirkwood provides the classic ski vacation with true alpine village atmosphere.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 
  • 65+ Runs, 12 Lifts: Operating 9am to 4pm

  • Lifts: 1 Express Quad Chair, 1 Quad, 7 Triple, 1 Double & 2 Surface Lifts

  • Uphill Capacity: 17,905 skier per hour

  • 2,300 Skiable Acres

  • Top Elevation 9,800'

  • Base Elevation 7,800'

  • Vertical Rise 2,000'

  • Longest Run 2˝ miles

  • Terrain: 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 20% advanced, 15% expert

  • Snowmaking: Top to bottom coverage on four runs

  • Facilities & Resort Services: Two Day Lodges, Five Bars & Restaurants, Two Cafeterias, One Ski Shop, Gift Shop, Snowboard Center, Children's Center, Day Care Center, Family Play Area, Post Office, General Store, Two Rental Shops, Performance Demo Center/Repair Shop, Ski Shuttle, Gas Station, Medical Clinic, Seven Conference Rooms, Cross Country Skiing Facilities, Real Estate Offices.

  • Snowshoeing, Dog Sled Rides, The Mountain Club Spa, Massage Services, Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing and Grover Hot Springs.

  • Shuttle Bus

  • Latest ski report

Special rates are available for groups of 20 or more and corporations. Bus trips and special events can also be arranged. For group rates and information, call the Group Sales Office.
 

Ski & Snowboard Group Lessons

Our Ski and Board School programs promote active learning by emphasizing movement throughout the lesson without a lot of passive listening. First time through beginning intermediate group lessons are structured around breaking through to the next skill level and expanding terrain options. Our group lesson packages give you the Best Bang for the Buck in the Sierra.

First Time Skier/Snowboarder: Level 1

Kirkwood was named by USA Today as one of the top ten resorts in the nation to learn to ski. Through the end of the season, weekend instruction will take place at Timber Creek on the region's widest, most gentle slopes, away from fast moving skiers and riders.

  • Adult Ski & Board School is open to those 13 and older
  • Package includes limited lift ticket, rental equipment and a one hour fifty minute lesson
  • The Ski & Board School office is located across from the Red Cliffs Lodge
  • Lesson packages can be purchased at the rental shop at Timber Creek
  • Lessons take place at Timber Creek

Levels 2-6

  • Adult Ski & Board School is open to those 13 and older
  • Packages include lift ticket, rental equipment and lesson
  • Lesso9ns are 1 hour and 50 minutes long with 3 or more in group and 1 hour long with 1 to 2 people in group
  • Lessons start at 10am, Noon, and 2pm
  • The Ski & Board School office is located across from the Red Cliffs Lodge
  • Lessons can be purchased at the Ski & Board School Office, Rental Shops, Ticket Windows and at the Ski & Board School Meeting Places at Village Center and Timber Creek.

Breakthroughs in Turning: Levels 2-4

This lesson takes place at Timber Creek and is designed for those who can control their speed in a straight line and are beginning to make turns. During this class you will learn to turn when and where you want to with confidence and will develop the skills to ski or ride on intermediate (blue) trails.

Breakthrough to Parallel Skiing/Dynamic Riding: Level 5-6

This lesson meets at Timber Creek and is designed for those who are comfortable linking wedge christies/skidded turns on lower intermediate terrain.

Please Note: All programs and pricing are subject to change or modification without notification.

Private Instruction

A private lesson is the fastest and easiest way to develop new skills or find comfort on more difficult terrain. One-on-one instruction is available for all levels, all ages, skiers or snowboarders. Guests can save by signing up for the early bird or late afternoon privates.

Private Lessons (1 person)

Extra Person-Private Lessons (2-5 persons)

Create your own lesson with friends and family with up to four people for the price of two

Limited space available; reservations highly recommended.

Please Note: All programs and pricing are subject to change or modification without notification. Rates will be increased during select holidays.

Workshops & Day Camps

Women's All Mountain/Conditions Ski Camp

  • Designed for single diamond through double diamond female skiers working to expand their all mountain skills.
  • Four and a half hours of on snow training
  • Includes video, weather permitting
  • Includes lunch on Village Plaza
  • Reservations required – minimum of 5 and a maximum of 24 individuals

Co-ed All Mountain/Conditions Ski Camp

  • Solid Intermediate (can safely ski on single diamond groomed runs) Skiers through Expert Skiers
  • Led by our top instructors, participants will explore the top of the mountain and receive the training to make transitions in terrain and conditions with less effort and more confidence.
  • Includes video, weather permitting
  • Includes lunch on Village Plaza
  • Reservations required

Please Note: All programs and pricing are subject to change or modification without notification. Rates will be increased during select holidays.

Mighty Mountain Ski & Snowboard School

The Mighty Mountain Children's Ski and Snowboard School, for skiers ages 4 to 12 or snowboarders ages 7 to 12, combines supervised fun with ski development on the slopes. Youngsters have a great time with others their own age while developing their skills and exploring Kirkwood's unique terrain. The customized program features its own terrain garden, terrain parks and surface lifts. Children are grouped according to age and ability. Parents are invited to choose between leaving their children after registration (as early as 8:30am) or they can ski or ride with their children until the lesson begins at 10am. Full day programs include lunch. Private lessons are available for children ages 3 to 12. Packages include lift ticket, lesson & rental equipment.

Registration:

Morning or full-day registration begins at 8:30 am Sunday through Friday, 8am Saturday and closes at 10:00 am.

Afternoon registration begins at 12 pm and closes at 1 pm.

 

Child Care Center

Special programs for children, along with everyday low-ticket prices, place Kirkwood at the top of the list when it comes to family-friendly resorts. Kirkwood's Children's Ski and Board School is accessed directly from the Timber Creek parking lot adjacent to Chair #9 (Bunny) and includes a front door drop-off area. Parents can easily access the rest of the mountain from Chair #7 (Hole ‘N’ Wall), located at Timber Creek.

Mighty Mountain Ski & Snowboard School

The Mighty Mountain Children's Ski and Snowboard School, for skiers ages 4 to 12 and snowboarders ages 7 to 12, combines supervised fun with skill development. The program features its own terrain garden, terrain park and surface lifts. Children are grouped according to age and ability. Parents are invited to choose between leaving their children after registration (as early as 8:30AM) or they can ski or ride with their children until the lesson begins at 10AM. Full day programs include lunch.

Mini-Mountain Child Care Center

Kirkwood’s Mini-Mountain Child Care Center is a licensed facility for children ages 2 to 6. The center features professional supervision and indoor and outdoor activities with a convenient new slopeside location across from Red Cliffs Lodge.

Kirkwood Cross Country’s Kiddie Kilometer

Children have their own trail and customized lessons at Kirkwood Cross Country’s “Kiddie Kilometer.” The trail features life size cutouts of forest animals and flip up signs that show an animal track on the outside and a drawing of the animal when flipped up.

Kirkwood Ski Education Foundation

KSEF is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting an active and healthy lifestyle through skiing and snowboarding. Athletes train with certified coaches who instill a love for the sport and the mountains while setting up specific programs to maximize the athletes' full potential. Call (209) 258-5733 for details.

Slide Mountain Tubing Hill

After their legs wear out from a day on the slopes, kids can head over to the tubing park to extend their adventures into the evening. The park is located near Chair #1 (Snowkirk). The handle tow provides effortless transportation up the tubing hill. Tubes are provided. Price: $10 1 hour - $5 add’tl.

Village Ice Rink 

Kirkwood's new Village Ice Rink is located at plaza's edge.

The outdoor rink is open daily throughout the winter, weather permitting.

Photos and information courtesy Kirkwood.

1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive, off Hwy 88
P.O. Box 1, Kirkwood, CA 95646

 

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