Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a ski and snowboard resort in Kirkwood, California to the south of Lake Tahoe. Kirkwood is one of the larger resorts in the Lake Tahoe region, and is well known for having one of the highest average snowfalls and a broad selection of advanced terrain. The mountain is unique in that it has 2 miles (3.2 km) of ridgeline at the top. This makes Kirkwood popular for cliff drops and cornice skiing. Kirkwood received an impre...
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