1501 Kirkwood Meadow Drive
Kirkwood, CA 95646
(209) 258-6000

Snow Conditions: 877-KIRKWOOD
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With a base elevation of 7,800 feet, Kirkwood is the highest starting point of any major resort in Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood catches the best snowstorms coming its way. There are 2,300 acres for skiing and riding and two new lifts: Lookout Vista and Covered Wagon.

Area's Skiing Statistics

• Elevation: Top 9,800
• Base: 7,800
• Vertical Drop: 2,000
• Average Snowfall: 500"
• Number of skiable acres: 2,300
• Number of lifts: 15
• % Expert Runs: 15
• % Advance Runs: 20
• % Intermediate Runs: 50
• % Beginner Runs: 15
• Snowboarding info: Three freestyle terrain parks and halfpipe. Snowboard center and instruction.

Services

Ski clothing, groceries, and gift shops nearby. Ski school for ages 4-12. Clinic in village and hospital 30 miles away. Ski rental and repair available at ski area or nearby. Cross country rental and repair available at area. Cross country children's trail and lessons. Lessons offered for racing, cross country, powder, as well as junior and children's programs. Snowboard lessons for ages 7-12. Child care available for children ages 2 years to 6 years.

Lodging

110 condos within walking distance. 20,000 rooms at S. Lake Tahoe. Studios through 3-bedroom units. No camper facilities.

Area Recreation

Cross country, tubing hill, ice fishing, snowmobiling, swimming, and tobogganing.