Kirkwood Ski Resort Statistics | California USA

Resort Location California, USA

Nearest Town South Lake Tahoe

Distance to Nearest Town 52.14 km 32.4 mi

Nearest International Airport Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Distance to Nearest International Airport 126.17 km 78.4 mi

Winter Season Opening December 5, 2025

Winter Season Closing April 19, 2026

Summer Season Opening May 1, 2026

Estimated Summer Season Closing September 2026

Year Established 1972

Total Skiable Terrain 930.8 ha 2300 ac

Base Elevation 2377.44 m 7800 ft

Summit Elevation 2987.04 m 9800 ft

Vertical Drop 609.6 m 2000 ft

Snowmaking 80.94 ha 200 ac

Total Lifts 13

Uphill Capacity 19,905 riders per hour

Total Runs/Trails 84

Green/Beginners Runs 12%

Blue/Intermediate Runs 30%

Black/Advanced Runs 38%

Double Black/Expert Runs 20%

Longest Run Length 4.02 km 2.5 mi

Terrain Parks 2

Alpine Bowls 5

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