Kirkwood Ski Resort Area - California

Address:Kirkwood, California
Tel: (209) 258-6000

Lake Tahoe is known for many things, and skiing isn't usually first on the list. But if gambling, water sports and big-city action are what you think of before the white powder of the mountains, you ought to give Kirkwood a visit. One of Lake Tahoe's "Big Six" resorts, it's the only one whose local town evolved as a result of its resort's creation in 1972. What you get, as a result, is a serious winter resort for riders and skiiers of all levels, without the hype and hoopla generally found in the Lake Tahoe area. There are 12 lifts to ensure you'll get up the mountain quickly, and an area of over 2,300 acres guarantees that you'll have plenty of terrain to explore once you start down hill. A large variety of slopes ensures that snowriders of all skill levels will have a wonderful time.

With a TRUE, accurate 70-inch base and the deepest natural snowpack in Tahoe, rave reviews continue this week at Kirkwood. Guests from around the lake and Northern California continue praising the excellent conditions.