Average!3.3 / 5Nov 10, 2017
VPVince P.
Kirkwood is a great ski resort great snow sometimes gets a little crowded it would be nice if they upgraded most of the lifts to high-speed chairs especially sunrise in the back... Moreexpert skier
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Pros
- Adventurous in-bound terrain
- Fewer crowds
- Deepest snow in all of Tahoe
Cons
- 45-minute drive south of Lake Tahoe, crossing over two passes
Overall
Kirkwood is located south of Heavenly and offers Lake Tahoe’s most challenging skiing arguably. Kirkwood has the highest base elevation and boasts the deepest, driest snow on its double black diamond terrain. Experts crave Kirkwood's serious steep and deep including the legendary “Wall.” But Kirkwood has lower mountain terrain to satisfy families on their 2,300 ac. A modest base lodge and friendly local crowd are different than more ski resort-esque Heavenly, Squaw and Alpine and Northstar around Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood is now a sister resort to Vail and part of the Vail's Epic Pass, so you can combine a Lake Tahoe trip with other Vail Resorts, Heavenly and Northstar.
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Kirkwood Reviews
Good!3.9 / 5Nov 09, 2017
BBBrandon B.
Kirkwood is the best! It is a little tough th get to, especially on a powder day, but she s well worth the effort. The mountain is great, and ski patrol/snow safety team is to notch.... Moreadvanced snowboarder
Very Good!4 / 5Nov 08, 2017
SWSimon W.
Kirkwood resort is easily the best ski destination in the Tahoe area. Whether you take chair 7 and learn how the basics of risk it all on chair 10 The Wall, you will not find a better variety of runs or quality of snow pack in the area. ... Moreadvanced skier
Superb!4.7 / 5Nov 08, 2017
SScott
Being an hour from Lake Tahoe and three hours from the Bay Area makes Kirkwood a little out of the way and secluded but it more than makes up for it with great skiing. The mountain receives the best snow in the area by far due to its elevation and due to its distance from major areas it stays traffic free most of the time making for some epic... Moreadvanced skier
Very Good!3.9 / 5Nov 08, 2017
ACAdam C.
Although it's just a few miles south of Lake Tahoe, there's something about Kirkwood that feels uniquely remote. As you drive through the frozen woods and across meadows buried in mountains of snow, you eventually arrive at a mountain with truly uncommon offerings. Skiing at Kirkwood is like going on a cross country trek, only at high speed. As you... Moreadvanced skier
Superb!4.8 / 5Nov 07, 2017
JJustin
One of my favorite places to snowboard displaced rips always have fresh powder and the slopes are groomed and a very nice I've never had any issues here love this place... Moreintermediate snowboarder
Superb!5 / 5Oct 26, 2017
BCBryant C.
This is my brothers and my favorite resort. If you an intermediate boarder or better then this is the best place in Tahoe. hard for beginners and diffcult to get to means it never crowded and it has an awesome backcountry.Superb!5 / 5Oct 22, 2017
RLRob L.
The best place in Tahoe to be when the magic white stuff is falling from the sky! Blissful times to be had with amazing runs and sites to be seen! Staff are from far and near which adds to the experience and always leaves a smile on your day! Always a pleasure to go and return year after year! Hope to see you all soon!Very Good!4 / 5Oct 20, 2017
SRSean R.
Just the drive out to Kirkwood is an adventure in itself... But when you arrive and head up the lifts, the real rodeo begins! Steeps, deeps, canyons & bowls await...Superb!5 / 5Oct 18, 2017
RGRob G.
By far the best place to go in Tahoe on powder day! So much open space and smaller crowds than other resorts. "The Wall" is a perfect mix of steep and deep with trails at the bottom!