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.

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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Special rates and programs for children
• Special rate tickets for teens, college students and young adults
• First Time skier packages
• Women only clinics
• consecutive day tickets
• midweek ticket with a previous weekend ticket purchased at regular price
• Cross Country
• Super Pipe

FAST FACTS

Terrain: 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 35% advanced/expert

Lifts: 7 triple chairs, 1 double chair, 2 surface lifts, 1 quad, 1 high speed quad

Base elevation: 7,800'

Summit elevation: 9,800'

Vertical drop: 2,000'

Longest run: 2.5 miles

Ski School : Kirkwood offers programs including beginner special, group and private clinics, advanced workshops, race clinics and more

Children's Services: Mighty Mountain for children ages 4+; licensed child care for ages 2-6

Amenities: Five bars and restaurants, general store, ski shop, rental shops, dog sled rides and an 80 km. cross country area

Ski Shuttles: Depart daily from throughout the South Shore . Reservations required.