Kirkwood, USA
Driving directions
From Reno take the US route 395 south and then state route 88 west to Kirkwod. Reno to resort is 70 miles, approx 90 minutes drive time. From S.Tahoe, take US50 (Lake Tahoe Blvd.) West. Turn left onto the US50W/Hwy 89S(Emerald Bay Rd) approx 5miles to Meyers. Continue on Hwy 89South for 11miles then turn onto Hwy 88 West for 14miles, then, turn Left onto Kirkwood Meadows Drive.
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Flying
Fly to Reno, which is 70 miles from the resort
By bus/coach
Bus journeys from Reno, take around 90 minutes
Address
1501 Kirkwood Meadows drive
Kirkwood
CA 95646
Tel: 209-258-6000
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 12
Chair lifts: 10
Drag lifts: 2
Max people per hour: 17,905
Board Leashes required: Yes
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 65
Total ride area: 2300 acres
Longest run: 2.5miles (4km)
Top lift: 2987m
Vertical drop: 609m
First lift: 2377m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 15%
Red runs: 50%
Black runs: 35%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
$65.00 All Day
$49.00 Half Day
$469.00 Unrestricted Season Pass
Lift times:9.00am to 3.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 12m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 10%
Facilities
Snowboard Schools:
Beginners day package (pass, lesson, hire) $80
2hr group lesson $40. Private lesson $90 per hour. Pipe & park lesson $25
Snowboard Hire:
board and boots $37, helmet $5
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
2.5hr CAT tours available to Martin Point and Red Cliffs for $150 and $100 respectively per person. Price includes beeper. Tel: 209.258.7360
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Summary
A real advanced riders heaven, but not the place to go for a lads holiday.
MONEY WISE: Pretty expensive if you stay in Kirkwood itself.
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 3
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes
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