Kirkwood Basecamp
There’s so much to look forward to on a trip to Kirkwood, and so much to prepare. From getting to the mountain, to planning your stay, finding the best gear, and hitting the slopes, we make it easy with a wealth of resources designed to help get you straight to the fun.
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Check out the info below to finish planning your trip and helpful resources to prepare. Have more questions?
Kirkwood Mountain information.
Get To Know The Resort
Kirkwood Mountain information.
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Preparing For Your Trip
Be Ready to Hit The Slopes!
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- Helmet: The use of helmets is strongly recommended. Children age 14 and under must wear a winter sport protective helmet while participating in ski & ride school, subject to local regulations. In addition, children and teens under age 18 who participate in designated children's classes or programs must wear a helmet. Rental helmets are available at our children's ski school locations for your convenience.
- Warm clothes including moisture wicking base layers, mid layers to trap body heat, and water-resistant outerwear, warm calf-high socks, and gloves or mittens.
- Goggles or sunglasses
- Sunscreen is recommended, even on cloudy days.
- Don’t have your own gear? Rent with Kirkwood and let our experts fit you with the best boots, skis or snowboard for your best day on the mountain.
- Lift Access: All lesson participants must have a valid lift ticket or pass. Tickets can be purchased online with a group lesson package or separately here.
First time on mountain this season? Make sure you review and sign the waiver in your account prior to your trip.
Arriving on Mountain
You've made it! Here are some tips for your on-mountain arrival, including Express Lift Ticket Pickup if you purchased your lift tickets less than 9 days in advance.
Tips for making the most of your time on the mountain
- Park in Timber Creek for beginner and intermediate terrain; park in the Village or Red Cliffs for intermediate and advanced terrain
- Arrive early and carpool when possible. Vehicles with four or more people park for free in our preferred VIP lots. Parking is first come, first served and can fill up as early as 9am on our busiest days. Traffic getting into the valley is at its peak between 8:30am-11am on our busiest days.
- Breakfast is available at the General Store (8am), Monte Wolfe’s (8:30am), and Snowshoe Thompson’s (8am) every morning.
- Kirkwood Mountain Sports is located in the Village and is open at 8:30am each morning for any gear you may need.
- Make sure to check our Operations Team Twitter feed for real-time updates: https://twitter.com/KWconditions
- Download the Epic Mix App and check the alerts to get the latest real-time updates on the mountain.
Plan Your Day On The Mountain
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Start Your Day Off
- Breakfast Options
- Getting to the Lift
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Refuel During the Day
- Lunch Options
- Places to take a break on resort
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Ending Your Day
- Aprés & Dinner Options
- Exploring the Town
- Night Activities
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Complete Your Trip
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Information about rentals and other products available at our resorts.
Whether you prefer steep slopes, technical terrain, or gentle groomed runs - our instructors will help you sharpen your skills and explore more of the mountain with confidence!
Ski & Ride School
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