2007-2008
FAST FACTS
Mountain Stats
Contact: Weidinger Public Relations
775.588.2412
LOCATION
For complete driving directions visit http://www.kirkwood.com
From South Lake Tahoe
35 minutes by car or shuttle via Highway 89 South and Scenic Highway 88 West.
From Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
90 minutes by car via U.S. 395 South and Scenic Highway 88 West.
From San Francisco International Airport (SF0)
Approximately 3 1/2 hours via Scenic Highway 88 East through Jackson.
From Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
A 2-hour drive via State Routes 16 East, 49 South and Scenic Highway 88 East through Jackson.
MOUNTAIN STATS
Average Snowfall (4 year, mid-mountain average) 638 inches
2006/07 Snowfall (mid-mountain) 376 inches
Average Days on Sunshine 255
Average Length of Season November through April
Skiable Acres/Hectares 2,300/930
Trails 65+
Vertical Rise 2,000 feet/610 meters
Base Elevation 7,800 feet/2,377 meters
Top Elevation 9,800 feet/2,987 meters
Lifts 2 high speed quad chairs, 1 quad, 6 triples, 1 double, 2 surface lifts
Uphill Capacity 17,905 skiers per hour
Longest Run 2.5 miles/4 kilometers
Terrain 15% beginner, 50% intermediate, 20% advanced, 15% expert
Snowmaking Top to bottom coverage on four runs
HOURS
Lifts Daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Lodge Daily 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PHONE NUMBERS
General Information (209) 258-6000
Toll Free Ski Report Hotline (877) KIRKWOOD
Group Sales (209) 258-SNOW
Lodging Reservations (800) 967-7500
Expedition HQ (209) 258-7360
Ski & Snowboard School (209) 258-7245
Kirkwood Real Estate (888) KWD-PROP
Internet Web Site www.kirkwood.com
E-mail Address info@kirkwood.com
FACILITIES & RESORT SERVICES
Two Day Lodges, Seven Bars & Restaurants, Two Cafeterias, Two Ski Shops, Children's Ski and Board School, Day Care Center, Two Rental Shops, Performance Center, Repair Shop, Powder Cat Tours, Group and Private Lessons, Slide Mountain Tube Park, Ice Rink, Recreation Center/Swim Complex, Dog Sled Rides, Post Office, General Store, Massage Services, In-Valley and South Lake Tahoe Ski Shuttle, Service Center, Medical Clinic, Conference Rooms, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoe Terrain, Real Estate Office. Three terrain parks with features for all abilities including AdventureLand (Chair 9), The Playground (Chair 7) and Stomping Grounds, near the Village and Chair 5.
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