Sights · Our pick in California
Kirkwood
Deep snow and steep terrain
A remote, high-altitude ski resort south of the lake, known for deep snow and steeps.
Photo Credit
In the area: The Golden Gate Bridge. Image courtesy of © Denys Nevozhai dnevozhai · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsPhotos of Kirkwood coming soonSee photos on Google Maps
About Kirkwood
Kirkwood, south of Lake Tahoe, has 2,000 feet of vertical and 2,300 acres of terrain, from groomed beginner runs to cornices and cliffs. Its base sits at 7,800 ft and it averages 354 inches of snow a year; a fifth of the mountain is expert terrain, and Expedition: Kirkwood runs clinics, private guiding and backcountry awareness courses.
Our take
- Deep snow
- Expert terrain
- Backcountry courses
- Address
- Kirkwood, California
- Website
- kirkwood.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kirkwood before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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