{"id":3455,"date":"2019-05-19T08:25:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T08:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ultimatesk2stg.wpengine.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:02:18","slug":"kirkwood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirkwood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once a simple way-station for weary trans-Sierra travelers, then a humble ski resort founded in the early 1970s, the Kirkwood Mountain Resort is now a favorite for those who enjoy the best snow and some of the best skiing and riding in the western states.<\/p>\n<p>At Kirkwood skiers will find America&#8217;s deepest snow\u00a0 (600&#8243;+ annually) sprinkled with luxurious accommodations, shopping and fine dining, all within the confines of a brand new mountain village. Kirkwood is famous for deep snow. In fact, in the 2000&#8217;s the resort boasted the deepest snow in North America for seven of the 10 seasons. And lest one think the measurements are pure PR bluster, the resort verified its measurements against those taken by government agencies in the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>But forget the statistics, Kirkwood is all about powder. When it snows, Kirkwood can pile up snow totals that are so high they are almost unskiably deep. All this snow is put to good use at Kirkwood filling in horseshoe-shaped, cornice-lined mountains dotted with steep chutes and wide open bowls. Add to that a vast surround in every direction of endless miles of protected Wilderness and Forest Service Land, and you have a unique balance of a world-class mountain with all the creature comforts in a pristine sanctuary. No wonder the resort attracts a variety of enthusiasts. However, unlike many other resorts with world-class expert terrain, such as <a title=\"Jackson Hole\" href=\"\/ski-resorts\/usa\/jackson-hole\/\">Jackson Hole<\/a>, the atmosphere at Kirkwood is definitely low-key. Nightlight and restaurant options are limited. Kirkwood is a place where people gather for one purpose &#8211; skiing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ultimate-ski-guide-block\" style=\"margin-top:30px; border-top:1px solid #eee; padding-top:20px;\">\n<h3>Ultimate-Ski Guide to Kirkwood<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/ski-area\/\" title=\"Ski Area in Kirkwood\">Guide to ski area, and best mountain restaurants &gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/ski-lifts\/\" title=\"Ski Lifts in Kirkwood\">Ski lifts, lift pass prices, and discounts available &gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/ski-schools-guiding\/\" title=\"Ski Schools in Kirkwood\">Explore ski schools, ski lessons and guiding, and book online &gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/getting-there\/\" title=\"How to get to Kirkwood\">How to get there from nearest airports and book transfers online &gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/accommodation\/\" title=\"Accommodation in Kirkwood\">Where to stay: best hotels, B&amp;Bs, apartments, and book online &gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-ski.com\/ski-resorts\/usa\/kirkwood\/apres-ski\/\" title=\"Apres Ski in Kirkwood\">Discover apres-ski bars, restaurants, nightlife and other activities &gt;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kirkwood Ski Resort: One of America&#8217;s snowiest ski resorts, Kirkwood is also one of its most challenging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":501,"featured_media":59549,"parent":3418,"menu_order":3455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"template-type1-more.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[788,653],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3455","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kirkwood","category-usa","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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