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Kirkwood Mountain Resort, part of the Epic Pass, is a ski resort in Kirkwood, California, south of Lake Tahoe. The resort focuses on skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking and mountain-biking in the summer.

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The ultimate guide to Kirkwood ski resort. Everything you need to know about the ski area, from the best ski runs and terrain to where to go for après.

Perched atop the Sierra Crest at a base elevation of 7,800 feet, Kirkwood is the highest ski resort in the region and has the ideal snow conditions to match. Tucked away from the crowds of Lake Tahoe, only those in the know tend to ski at Kirkwood.

Located just 177 miles from the Bay Area along scenic Highway 88, its base elevation of 7,800-feet, assures skiers more annual snowfall than any other Tahoe resort. Kirkwood is recognized by winter purists and national media alike for top snow quality and terrain variety.

The Kirkwood ski area has lots of incredibly interesting terrain features. With plenty of ridgeline at the top, Kirkwood has many opportunities to launch off cornices and rock features, and there are also diverse gullies and varied trees.

Kirkwood Ski Area Because Kirkwood is at a much higher elevation than the rest of the South Shore resorts—its base elevation begins at 7,800 feet (2,377 m)—it consistently receives the most and the best snow.