Kirkwood travel guide - World Snowboard Guide

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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: 14
Chair lifts: 10
Drag lifts: 4
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

	Low Season			High Season
	USD	GBP	Average	USD	GBP	Average
Day Pass	79.00	52.17	50%	79.00	52.17	37%

	USD	GBP	Average
Season Pass:	-	-

Lift Passes:
$72.00 All Day
$59.00 Half Day
$469.00 Unrestricted Season Pass
Lift times:9am to 4pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 12m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 10%

Facilities

	USD	GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots:	50.00	33.02
4hr Group Lesson (full day):	45.00	29.72
4hr Private Lesson (full day):	105.00	69.34

Snowboard Schools: Beginners day package (pass, lesson, hire) $85
2hr group lesson $45. Private lesson $105 per hour. Pipe & park lesson $35
Snowboard Hire: high performance board and boots $50, regular rental $40
Night Riding: : No

Other activities

Heliboarding: : 2.5hr CAT tours available to Martin Point and Red Cliffs for $150 and $200 respectively per person. Price includes beeper. Tel: 209.258.7360
Snowmobiles: Not available