Kirkwood Mountain Ski Resort is located in: Kirkwood, CA
Phone: (209) 258-6000
Website: http://www.kirkwood.com/winter/
About the Resort:
This is one of the highest ranked ski resorts in the world and considered to be the ultimate destination by many travelers. Once you visit, it's easy to see why so many people return here year after year. With quality service, excellent trails and low priced lift tickets, this is one of the few resorts in the area that combines a great value with some of the best skiing in the country.
What You Need to Know:
The resort opens up during the last week in October and stays in operation until the end of April. Their daily hours are from 9am to 4pm. There are currently fourteen lifts in operation, which are capable of moving more than 17,000 people an hour so waiting in is normally not an issue here.
The entire resort stretches out over 2400 acres and there are many different activities besides skiing that the whole family can enjoy. Snowboarding is quite popular here and there are terrain parks in addition to the normal runs.
Tips for Beginners:
Avoid Hell's Delight at all costs, as the name suggests, it's only for pros. However, you'll be able to find plenty of trails here that are more than suitable for beginners. Ski lessons are held throughout the day and they are reasonably priced. We found the instructors to be top notch and very patient.
This is a very family friendly resort and there are lessons geared towards children, as well as adults. You'll also be able to take advantage of some great discounts on lessons, tickets and gear.
Fees:
Lift Tickets
Weekend/Holiday Weekday
Full Day 1/2 Day Full Day 1/2 Day
Adult $69 $56 $69 $56
Junior $14 $14 $14 $14
Senior $38 $27 $38 $27
*Note: 1/2 day starts at 12:30
Purchase lift tickets online to receive discounts
Discounts lift tickets available by prepurchasing Costco 2-Packs
Kids Ski Free Sundays (12 & under).
Kirkwood Passholders save $10 on Friend or Family Tickets.
5 & Under $8 full or half day
Super Senior (70+)$15 full or half
Rental Gear
Adult Junior Senior
Ski Package $35 $22 $35
Snowboard Package $38 $32 $38
Demo Ski Package $60
Performance Ski Package $55
Sports Ski Package $45
Demo Board Package $60
Sport Board Package $47
How to Get There:
From The San Francisco Bay: Via Hwy 88 - If the Carson Spur on Hwy 88 is Open:
Interstate 580 East to Interstate 205 to Interstate 5 North to Route 4 East to Route 99 North to Route 88 East
Connect with Interstate 580 East from your area (about 44 miles from the Bay Bridge) to Interstate 205 East (go 13.5 mi.) to Interstate 5 North (go 13.3 mi.) exit Downtown Stockton Hwy 4 East (go 3.4 mi.) to Hwy 99 North (go 1.8 mi.) Exit CA Hwy 88 toward Jackson (go 97.4 mi.) - (Be sure follow signs to Stay on Hwy 88 after Clements and in downtown Jackson) Turn Left onto Kirkwood Meadows Drive. (approx. 3.25 hrs.)
Originally posted 2008-09-23 05:28:46. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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