Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Kirkwood Mountain Resort lies in a remote high valley of the Sierra Nevada south of Lake Tahoe, set between two mountain passes along Kirkwood Meadows Drive. It is known for big-mountain terrain: the Cirque below Thimble Peak, the chutes and cliffs of The Sisters and backcountry access from Covered Wagon, while calm groomed runs and dedicated learning areas make it welcoming for beginners and families. Expedition: Kirkwood offers specialty clinics, private guides and backcountry awareness, and a cross-country centre adds Nordic skiing. Its remote setting gives Kirkwood an untamed, uncommercial mountain character.