Kirkwood Mountain Resort
About Kirkwood Mountain Resort
A rugged, no-frills outpost for purists who prioritize deep powder and steep, technical chutes over luxury village amenities.
Highlights
- Steep technical terrain
- Massive annual snowfall
- Remote wilderness vibe
- High-alpine ridges
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2382m
- Top lift: 2942m
- Ski pistes: 38.7km
- Ski lifts: 13
- Lakes nearby: 37
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Kirkwood Mountain Resort
- Today: 7 to 17 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4044 m (3950 to 4190 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | 7 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 6 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 5 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 5 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 1 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 0 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 5 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Hikes nearby — Kirkwood Mountain Resort (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Kirkwood Mountain Resort, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Shealor Lakes
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Tahoe Rim Trail
Mountain biking near Kirkwood Mountain Resort
- Dangberg Trail
- Thunder Mountain Loop
- Silver Lake-Horse Canyon Trail
- Buck Pasture Trail
- Little Round Top Trail
- Strawberry Creek Trail
- Old Silver Lake Trail
- Caples Creek Trail
Getting to Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 95 km away, about 1h51 by road
Where to stay in Kirkwood Mountain Resort
24 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 164 EUR per night, median 428 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Kirkwood Mountain Resort page.