Kirkwood Resources
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Stats
- Vertical 2,000 feet
- 2,200 Acres
- Average Snowfall 500+ inches
- 65+ Runs
- 2 Hi Speed Quads
- 8 Fixed Grip lifts
- Trail Map
- Conditions
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort
There are two very different faces to Kirkwood, and
then many different expressions to each. Many people think of Kirkwood's extreme face, which is well documented on this site as well as dozens of others. What most people
don't know is that the Timber Creek area features some of the best
learning terrain in Tahoe. This is long, gentle, beginner terrain
in an offset area of the mountain with it's own lodge and three
lifts. Combine this with Kids Ski Free Sundays, and you have one
of the best family resorts around. Another great idea for the kids is a dog sled tour of Kirkwood Meadow.
Most people know of the legendary
steeps within Kirkwood's boundaries. More are now becoming aware of the quality
of the backcountry
just outside the access gates. When the gates are open, you can find great lines heading out of Kirkwood in any direction. Speaking of backcountry access,
Kirkwood and BackcountryAccess have teamed up to present Beacon
Basin, an avalanche beacon training area in the heart of the
village. The wood may be home to great big mountain style skiing, but the park scene also rips, with the biggest kicker sitting right in front of the village for everyone to see.
While the 'wood has a reputation as a wild mountain, it has the only true
ski-in ski-out luxury lodging on Tahoe's southern shore. with more coming almost every year.
The summer features
many expressions as well. While it's still the same rugged Kirkwood we've
come to know and love, it also has a softer side. Wildflowers are abundant
as the snow melts and the water rushes down the gullies and percolates
from the porous igneous rock. Kirkwood Mountain is also home to a championship
disc golf course, Discwood, as well as horseback riding and the South Shore's only mountain bike park. The summer brings wildflower festivals with live music and fun for the whole family.
Articles (for more check out the ski forums)
4-03-07 Craig Garbiel wins again
6-20-05 June Powder at the Wood- What can your resort do?
2-10-05 A Day at the Wood (and my new topo map software.)
6-07-05 Powder Pros - A behind the scenes look at opening the resort on a powder day.
9-09-05 2004-2005 Photo Recap
Features
The Cat's Out of the Bag
Subaru US Freeskiing Championships
Season Pass reviews
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