Kirkwood Ski Resort - Deep in the mountains, deep in the snow
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Fast Facts about Kirkwood
LOCATION
From South Lake Tahoe
35 minutes by car or shuttle via Highway 89 South and Scenic Highway 88 West.
From Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
90 minutes by car via U.S. 395 South and Scenic Highway 88 West.
From San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Approximately 3 1/2 hours via Scenic Highway 88 East through Jackson.
From Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
A 2-hour drive via State Routes 16 East, 49 South and Scenic Highway 88 East through Jackson.
MOUNTAIN STATS
Average Snowfall (3 year, mid-mountain average) 725 inches/1,270 centimeters
2005/06 Snowfall (mid-mountain) 722 inches/1,834 centimeters
Average Percentage Sunny Days 70%
Average Length of Season November through April
Skiable Acres/Hectares 2,300/930
Trails 65+
Vertical Rise 2,000 feet/610 meters
Base Elevation 7,800 feet/2,377 meters
Top Elevation 9,800 feet/2,987 meters
Lifts 2 high speed quad chairs, 1 quad, 6 triples, 1 double, 2 surface lifts
Uphill Capacity 17,905 skiers per hour
Longest Run 2.5 miles/4 kilometers
Terrain 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 20% advanced, 15% expert
Snowmaking Top to bottom coverage on four runs
KIRKWOOD OPERATION HOURS
Lifts Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lodge Daily 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
KIRKWOOD PHONE NUMBERS
General Information (209) 258-6000
Toll Free Ski Report Hotline (877) KIRKWOOD
Group Sales (209) 258-SNOW
Lodging Reservations (800) 967-7500
Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360
Ski & Snowboard School (209) 258-7245
Kirkwood Real Estate (888) KWD-PROP
Internet Web Site http://www.kirkwood.com
E-mail Address info@kirkwood.com
FACILITIES & RESORT SERVICES
Two Day Lodges, Seven Bars & Restaurants, Two Cafeterias, Two Ski Shops, Children's Ski & Board School, Day Care Center, Two Rental Shops, Performance Center, Repair Shop, Slide Mountain Tube Park, Ice Rink, Recreation Center/Swim Complex, Dog Sled Rides, Post Office, General Store, Massage Services, Yoga Classes, In-Valley and South Lake Tahoe Ski Shuttle, Service Center, Medical Clinic, Conference Rooms, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoe Terrain, Real Estate Office. Three terrain parks with features for all abilities including AdventureLand (Chair 9), The Playground (Chair 7) and Stomping Grounds, located in the heart of the Village (Chair 5).
Lodging
At Kirkwood, it is possible to have the best of both worlds. On one side of the door, the crisp air and rugged wilderness of the High Sierra await on the other, all the comforts of home. Kirkwood Vacations rents privately owned ski-in/ski-out and slopeside condominiums, all located just steps away from lifts, cross country skiing, and all village amenities. Most units include access to the community recreation center, which includes an outdoor heated pool, two large hot tubs and a fitness center.
Ski Lift Tickets at Kirkwood
| RATES |
LIFT TICKETS Holiday dates include: TBA |
$99 WEEKEND TICKETS: Save $35!!!
Two-day adult lift ticket is just $99! Purchase at any Kirkwood ticket window or online; offer valid any two consecutive days, non-holiday.
COSTCO 2-PAKS
$104.99 Adult & $84.99 Junior
Save over 20% on Adult and Junior lift tickets when purchasing 2-Paks at participating Costco stores. Costco 2Paks are available in 31 locations throughout Northern California and Nevada. Log onto kirkwood.com for a list of participating stores.
KIDS SKI FREE SUNDAYS
Two free child (12 and under) tickets with any paid adult lift ticket or adult pass. Offer not valid 12/24, 12/31, 1/14 and 2/18. Avaialble at any ticket window.
KIRKWOOD PASSHOLDER $45 FRIEND OR FAMILY TICKETS
Kirkwood Passholders can now bring friends or family to the mountain as often as they like and take advantage of a $45 midweek friend and family rate. Full passholders can purchase 2 lift tickets per day; Value and Midweek passholders can purchase one lift ticket. This offer is valid midweek only, non-holiday.
COLLEGE CARD
Calling All College Students! Full time students can ski or ride for just $35 Sun-Fri, non-holiday & $45 on Saturdays & holidays! Must present valid college ID or proof of full-time enrollment to receive discount card; cost of card is $20. Card usage limited to one ticket per day.
DEALS AROUND THE TOWN
Pick up discounted Kirkwood lift tickets at participating lodging properties and ski & snowboard shops in South Lake Tahoe or participating Bay Area locations. Valid every day including non-holidays. Log onto www.kirkwood.com for a list of participating locations.
INTERNET DEALS
Purchase your tickets online in advance at www.kirkwood.com and save $5 on Adult and Junior weekend lift tickets and $10 on midweek lift tickets! Non-holiday; can not be combined with any other offer.
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