Kirkwood Ski Area Kirkwood is about 45 minutes from South Lake Tahoe, it has giant bowls that often has lighter snow than found in Tahoe. It is one of the most balanced resort in the Tahoe region. It has a great learning areas with several gentle runs off to one side, away from the main traffic. Kirkwood will also thrill any expert with its many steep chutes. And it offers great terrain for all ability levels between those extremes.

Kirkwood

Average Snowfall:
500 inches
Top Elevation: 9,800 feet
Vertical Rise: 2,000 feet
Average Season: Middle of November into Late April
Skiable area: 2,300 acres
Number of Trails: 65
Lifts: 2 high speed quads, 1 fixed quad, 6 triple chairs, 1 double chair, 2 surface lifts
Uphill Capacity: 17,905 skiers per hour
Longest Run: 2.5 miles
Terrain: 15% beginner, 50% intermediate , 20% advanced , 15% expert
Snowmaking: Top to bottom coverage on four runs
Average sunny days: 70%

Kirkwood Cross-Country has 80 km. of machine-groomed tracks, skating lanes and three interconnected trail systems with three warming huts, including the 1864 Kirkwood Inn, a trappers' log cabin full of nostalgia. Rental gear includes cross-country, telemark, snowshoes and pulk sleds. Lessons are also available.
(209) 258-7248

Ice Skating: Kirkwood has a 6000' Village Ice Rink. The outdoor rink is open throughout the winter, weather permitting.

There are Dog Sled Rides and Snowmobiling: For more information visit Kirkwood.com.

Lodging
Meadowstone Lodge offers luxury two or three bedroom units that are only steps to the lifts. Views vary by location but generally include a view of the meadow or the mountain. All condos have a gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining area and large living room with TV & VCR/DVD, whirlpool tub, 1 covered parking space and covered balcony.
(800) 967-7500

Kirkwood Accommodations rents privately owned condominiums.