Kirkwood Ski Resort
Kirkwood ski resort is one of the largest ski resorts in California and is the most southern of the Lake Tahoe ski areas. An Epic Pass mountain resort with 15 lifts which take riders to 85 marked ski trails that cover a total area of 2,300 acres. Kirkwood is known for being a real rider's mountain that's all about steep chutes, deep Tahoe powder and endless sunshine throughout the season.
With over 350 inches of incredible snow each winter season and 2,000ft of vertical Kirkwood ski resort packs a punch. This ski resort typically gets annihilated by powder snow when the strong storms roll in off the pacific which results in the crew having to dig many of the lifts out, but that is music to the ears of any keen powderhound due to fresh powder stashes that can be found all over Kirkwood ski resort. They tend to say this resort measures their snowfall in feet, not inches so you know it's hardcore.
Spread out over 5 mountain peaks which all top out over 9,000ft, riders have endless options to choose from as most of the resort is like a giant bowl which brings riders back to the base area, albeit except for the backside of the resort which is where many advanced and expert riders will likely head to after a good storm.
Kirkwood ski resort has a small collection of hotel accomodation at the base of the resort with a number of private homes and chalets also available to rent. Those looking to stay closer to Lake Tahoe will have a drive of minimum one hour which can become quite treacherous in the deep of winter. We have heard it's not for the faint of heart or someone who is not confident driving in snowy conditions, however if you wait out the storm which typically roll over quite quick in Lake Tahoe the sun will be out again basking Kirkwood ski resort california in the bluebird days its known for.
Kirkwood Web Cam & Live Snow Cams
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Kirkwood ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Kirkwood web cam cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Kirkwood web cam below.
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The official opening and closing dates for , CA for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Kirkwood Ski Resort California
Kirkwood ski resort California is located 35 miles south of South Lake Tahoe and the drive in winter typically takes over an hour depending on weather conditions. Being located in the middle of two mountain passes can lead to adventurous winter road conditions so drivers are advised to only make the trip in the middle of a storm if you are a confident winter driver otherwise wait out the storm as a bluebird day is just around the corner.
The other option is to take a shuttle and leave the driving up to the professionals, check out the Kirkwood website for more information on shuttle operators, schedules and pricing.
Address: 1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr, Kirkwood, CA 95646, United States
Kirkwood Snow News
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