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WINTER
America's Deepest Snow! The ski area is famous for challenging terrain wide open bowls and incredible powder days, but Kirkwood is more than just skiing and riding. This area is rich in history, and right on the Mormon Emigrant Trail. In fact, just next to the top of Chair 4 on Kirkwood's back side, is the highest spot in the US ever traversed by a covered wagon. Also don't forget to stop for a hot meal at the Kirkwood Inn, built over 140 years ago by Zachariah Kirkwood himself.
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SUMMER
In the spring the astonishing snowpack quickly melts, revealing an amazing new world of wildflower-filled meadows, mountain lakes and winding streams, surrounded completely by isolated wilderness. Kirkwood in the summer is an historic and geological wonder, and the Carson Pass location makes it one of the few true gateways to the beautiful High Sierra. Carson Pass is also an access point to many points of interest and hiking trails, including the Pacifc Crest trail. |
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Summer Recreation
Kirkwood in the summer serves up quite a variety. On the verge of wilderness, hiking and mountain biking are the obvious highlights, and on weekends both are lift serviced, if you so choose. Many There is also horseback riding, really decent fishing and flyfishing in the nearby lakes and streams, and lake activities in nearby Caples and Siver Lakes. Small boats, kayaks and canoes can be rented.
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KIRKWOOD YEAR-ROUND
Accommodations: Kirkwood offers a variety of lodging options in a number of condominiums and townhomes that are right at the base of the ski area.
Nightlife and Entertainment: Try Bub's, Off the Wall or the Kirkwood Inn. If you find yourself needing more, head for South Lake Tahoe. Designate a driver, though, because it's 35 miles away.
Food and Drink: Decent dining and cocktail options during the winter season. Year-round, there's always the historic Kirkwood Inn.
Shopping: There is some shopping to be had on the Village Plaza.
Transportation: Free ski shuttle to those staying in South Lake Tahoe. Otherwise, there is very limited transportation to Kirkwood. Definitely best with a rental or your own car, and all-wheel drive is highly recommended during winter months.
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Other Kirkwood Resources
| Kirkwood Mountain Resort |
Information, summer, winter, events, programs, lodging and more. kirkwood.com |
| Kirkwood Real Estate |
Developments, current available real estate and other information. livekirkwood.com |
| Ski Lake Tahoe |
Organization of 6 major Ski/Snowboard resorts around Lake Tahoe. skilaketahoe.com |
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