Resting on the border of California and Nevada is the beautiful Lake Tahoe. The lovely Sierra Nevada Mountains is the backdrop for Lake Tahoe and provides wonderful skiing opportunities. Ski resorts are very popular in the Lake Tahoe region where the scenery is breathtaking and the snow is fresh.
Kirkwood Ski and Summer Resort located over Carson Pass and just forty minutes from South Lake Tahoe is a touch of powered paradise. Unlike other ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area, Kirkwood sports a top rate resort without the crowded slopes and lodges. Skiers and snow boarders from novice to expert will love the steeps, chutes, and bowls. Kirkwood sports the highest base elevation in the area reaching depths of thirty feet.
For those that can not ski and are willing to learn; Kirkwood offers several packages aimed at giving lessons and instructions for any age. There are even specialized programs aimed at women and children.
Visitors to Kirkwood can also participate in other activities besides skiing. Skating in the outdoor ice rink provides breathtaking views. There is also a tubing hill, dog sled rides, and hot springs.
The lodges available at Kirkwood are absolutely magnificent and offer every possible luxury. After riding the slopes, relax and warm up in any of the lodges such as the Meadowstone or the Mountain Club. The Kirkwood lodges differ in number and type of rooms as well as the amenities offered.
Visitors to Kirkwood Ski and Summer Resort will revel in the opportunity at skiing in a great environment without the clutter of other resorts.
Events at Kirkwood Ski & Summer Resort near Lake Tahoe, CA