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Vail Resorts To Acquire Kirkwood 

We awoke to this exciting news today and are stoked to be joining the Vail family!  What does this mean for our pass holders?

Premium & 7Wood Pass Holders: get unrestricted, unlimited access to Heavenly & Northstar
6Wood Pass Holders: access to Heavenly and Northstar six days a week, Sunday-Friday, with no holiday restrictions
5Wood Pass Holders: access to Heavenly and Northstar five days a week, Monday-Friday
MidWinter Pass Holders: do not have access to Heavenly or Northstar but will be given the option to upgrade.
Netword & College Pass Holders can also access Heavenly and Northstar, see FAQ page for details. 

If you are planning on visiting Heavenly or Northstar, you are required to first visit any ticket window to get a ticket before accessing the lifts. Your Kirkwood pass is not direct to lift.

For any further questions, please read our FAQ page or call our ticket office 209-258-7277.

Choose from a variety of passes starting at just $299.

Ski/ride crowd-free on Tahoe's best snow, all winter—INCLUDING HOLIDAYS—with our NO HOLIDAY BLACKOUT line of passes, now starting at just $299 for theMid-Winter Pass(valid every day)—the best deal in Lake Tahoe for holiday fun.

New to skiing or snowboarding? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and check out the TLC Experience Pass. It includes 5 free lessons, 5 free rentals and a host of other benefits - the best deal around hands down for beginners!

Purchase online, in person or over the phone at (209) 258-PASS. The Season Pass Office is open Monday thru Friday 8.30am-4.30pm and Saturday thru Sunday 8am-4:30pm.


Winter 2011/2012 Season Passes

 2011/12 Season Pass Prices*

  Adult
Junior
(13-18)
Child
(6-12)
5/Under
Senior  
(65-69)
Senior +
(70+)
College Military**
PREMIUM $799 $599 $349 $29 $599 $239

$599

$599 

Mid-Winter $299 $199 $129  $29  $199 $109  $199 $299
Add XC $69 $69  $29 - $69 $29 $69  $69

PURCHASE YOUR SEASON PASS ONLINE»

*Pass prices are subject to change without notice

Purchased your pass? Click here to find out what to do next»

PREMIUM Pass — No Holiday Restrictions.

Valid at Kirkwood EVERY DAY of the 2011/12 season with a full list of benefits resortwide - including lift line privileges!
 
Premium passes are eligible for an upgrade to the homeowner Black Pass. Please call or visit any pass office for special homeowner pricing. A Black Pass can only be purchased over the phone or in person by calling the Season Pass Office at 209.258.7277 and is not available for upgrade with any other pass type.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • 5% cash back in the form of bonus cash when you use it as a debit card. (Must load in $100 increments. Valid anywhere credits cards are accepted at Kirkwood, not valid on retail sale items and promotional lodging.)
  • Pass holders have Premium Lift Line access (benfit begins one half hour after the lift operation has begun. Benefit is for the pass holder only).
  • Eligible to purchase Premium Lift Tickets for friends and family at a discounted rate.
  • TWO free buddy tickets valid up to and including 01/31/2012 not valid on Saturdays or Holidays after 12/25/2011 
  • FOUR discounted buddy tickets per day ($20 off Midweek, $15 off weekends and holidays)
  • Special Black/Premium events at KMS & Black Pass holder pricing at • Shopkirkwood.com
  • Ski Free at Durango Mountain Resort up to 10 Times

**Insurance is available to protect your pass investment, please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.


7WOOD — No Holiday Restrictions

Valid 7 days a week, all season long!

7WOOD PASS BENEFITS:

  • FOUR discounted buddy tickets per day, $10 off weekends/holidays, $20 off midweek
  • TWO free buddy tickets valid up to and including 01/31/2012, not valid on Saturdays or Holidays after 12/25/2011.
  • 20% off non-holiday lodging, 2 night minimum.
  • 10% off logo apparel and merchandise
  • Pass holder pricing at Shopkirkwood.com
  • Pass includes two tickets for the price of one at China Peak (Monday-Friday/Non-Holiday)

 **Insurance is available to protect your pass investment, please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information. 


Mid-Winter Pass — No Holiday Restrictions

Valid 7 days a week, the rest of the season!

Mid-Winter PASS BENEFITS:

  • FOUR discounted buddy tickets per day, $10 off weekends/holidays, $20 off midweek
  • 20% off non-holiday lodging, 2 night minimum.
  • 10% off logo apparel and merchandise
  • Pass holder pricing at Shopkirkwood.com
  • Pass includes two tickets for the price of one at China Peak (Monday-Friday/Non-Holiday)

 **Insurance is available to protect your pass investment, please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information. 


6WOOD — No Holiday Restrictions, not valid Saturdays

Valid Sunday through Friday all season long.

6WOOD PASS BENEFITS:

  • FOUR discounted buddy tickets per day, $10 off Sunday/holidays, $20 off midweek
  • 20% off Sunday-Friday and non-holiday lodging, 2 night minimum.
  • 10% off logo apparel and merchandise
  • Pass holder pricing at Shopkirkwood.com

**Insurance is available to protect your pass investment, please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information. 


5WOOD — Some holiday restrictions, not valid Saturdays or Sundays

The 5Wood is all about midweek value.  Pass is valid Monday through Friday with a handful of restricted holiday dates.  5Wood restricted dates include: 12/27/11-12/30/11, 1/16/2012 & 2/20/2012

5WOOD PASS BENEFITS:

  • TWO discounted buddy tickets per day $20 off midweek/non-holiday
  • 20% off Monday-Friday and non-holiday lodging, 2 night minimum.
  • 10% off logo apparel and merchandise
  • Pass holder pricing at Shopkirkwood.com
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**Insurance is available to protect your pass investment, please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information. 


The TLC Experience Pass

New to skiing or snowboarding? This pass is exclusive to the Tahoe Learning Center and gives people new to snowsports everything they need for a successful introductory season. With a value of over $1000 this the best deal around! Purchase your Experience Pass today by calling the Tahoe Learning Center at 209.258.7360.

TLC Experience Passholders receive:

  • Five free Lessons and five free rentals with $10 lessons and rentals for the remainder of the season! 
  • Three 2 hour private lessons for the price of a 1 hour private each time. At only $110 these will help you make the next step!
  • A Full Season Pass that excludes the terrain you don’t need (our ‘expert’ terrain on Chairs 6 and 10).
  • 30% off Hard Goods (Ski’s, Boards and Boots specific to your level) and 20% off helmets & Kirkwood Logo Wear at Kirkwood Mountain Sports
  • 2 Free Demo’s (Monday – Friday, non holiday) to help you get to the next level.
  • 1 beginner package at the Cross Country Center and another day to hone your skills. (Sunday through Friday, non holidays)

*Guests must purchase a Burton Learn to Ride or Learn to Ski Package to qualify for the TLC Experience Pass.

Pricing:

January 1 to February 29:             $249 
March 1 to Timber Creek Closing Day   $199

 


Holiday ticket pricing and buddy ticket holiday dates include: 12/27/11-1/1/2012, 1/14/2012- 1/16/2012 and 2/18/2012-2/20/2012. 

 

Lodging holiday rates will be in affect for the following dates: 12/23/2011-1/1/2012, 1/13/2012-1/15/2012, and 2/17/2012-2/25/2012.
 
Dog passes may be purchased for use on 12km of Cross Country Center Trails for $20. The dog pass is valid only on designated trails at the Cross Country Center, and is not for on-mountain use. Unleashed dogs are not allowed on mountain at Kirkwood Mountain Resort or in Village locations in accordance with County and State ordinances. All dogs must be kept on leash at all times while visiting Kirkwood Mountain Resort. 
 
ALL SEASON PASS SALES ARE FINAL. Season Passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE, and MAY NOT BE RESOLD. If you cannot use your pass due to lack of snow, medical reasons (injury or illness), pregnancy, divorce, moving away or any other reason, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A CREDIT OR REFUND, EVEN IF THE PASS IS NEVER PICKED UP OR USED. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Season Pass Insurance is available to protect your investment in a season pass. The plan covers the cost of your investment if you need to cancel your season pass for covered incidents that occur prior to the start of the ski season or the plan covers the pro-rated value if you are no longer able to use the season pass due to covered incidents that occur during the ski season. If insurance is purchased within 14 days of initial trip payment, the pre-existing Medical Conditions Exclusion will be waived. You must be medically able to travel when you pay your plan cost.

Purchaser has 30 days or until the beginning of the ski season, whichever comes later, to purchase insurance coverage after the pass purchase has been completed.

 Also available for purchase are seasonal RV passes, click here to purchase!

For more information on any of our ticket or pass products, contact the Season Pass Office by phone: 209.258.PASS or email:seasonpass [at] kirkwood [dot] com.