Kirkwood Lake Tahoe, Offering the Deepest and Driest Snow
July 22, 2008 by Esther
Filed under Kirkwood Ski Resort
Northern California’s highest base elevation makes Kirkwood home to some of Sierra’s deepest and driest snow. Gentle, groomed trails for beginners and intermediates are balanced between steeps and shoots for lovers of the extreme. For cross-country enthusiasts and extensive trail offers 80 kilometers of groomed track and skating lanes for all abilities. At Kirkwood Ski Resort, the traditional Alpine experience is enhanced by a lack of crowds and pure natural beauty. The gateway from the Bay Area is via traffic free Highway 88. Great condominium complexes and a ski in, ski out village afford comfortable accommodations and easy access to the slopes. It’s considered to be one one three South Lake Tahoe ski resorts to choose from including Heavenly, and Sierra at Tahoe.
Kirkwood offers its visitors 65 plus trails on over 2300 acres. It’s base elevation is 7,800 feet with a summit of 9,800 feet. Kirkwood’s longest run is a beautiful 2.4 miles long. Many locals consider Kirkwood to be one of their favorite resorts due to its higher elevation that offers more snow.
Kirkwood ski school offers personalized group, private ski lessons as well a snowboard lessons offered daily. You’ll be sure to set out on the right foot with lessons taught by professional certified instructors. Take a peek at the Kirkwood web cam and other popular Lake Tahoe web cams for a live peek (typically running in the winter.)
Kirkwood offers many amenities including the new slopeside Mountain Village with pedestrian plaza that featursshops, boutiques, dining, bars, general store, ski shop, rental shops, sleigh rides, ice skating rink and much more. You will also find that Kirkwood offers many special events for all ages. It’s a community unto itself.
Visit the official web site at: http://www.kirkwood.com
(877) KIRKWOOD
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr.
Kirkwood, CA 95646

