Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Carson Pass, California

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Mileages From Stockton

  • Indian Grinding Rock SP - 54 miles
  • Silver Lake - 94 miles
  • Kirkwood - 99 miles
  • Caples Lake - 101 miles
  • Hope Valley - 111 miles
  • Blue Lakes - 124 miles






Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Kirkwood Mountain Resort is known for its huge snowfalls, challenging slopes, and friendly people. At elevations ranging from 7,800 to 9,800 feet, the resort offers 2000 feet of vertical drop over 2300 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain. Kirkwood's slopes match the skills of beginners to experts. They have 15 lifts to serve their guests, along with a half pipe and two terrain parks.

Hours of Lift Operations: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

New EpicMix App

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Kirkwood's new EpicMix app shows forecasts of lift line wait times, current snowfall information, and grooming information. Access mountain web cams from the app. Interactive trail maps show your location on the mountain, along with dining and ski patrol locations.

All transactions will continue to be cashless.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Kirkwood Weather and Snow Conditions

Kirkwood Lift Tickets - 2023 - 2024

Tickets may be purchased in advance online or through the call center. Ticket sales are limited during holidays. Tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket windows.

2022-2023 Season Passes are now on sale.

2023-2024 Online Tickets


Kirkwood Equipment Rentals

Use Kirkwood's convenient rental program and pick up equipment at a place near your lodging or near a lift or ski school. Equipment can be picked up after 3:00 PM for use the next day at no extra charge.

Kirkwood Ski and Board Rentals

Kirkwood Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Kirkwood offers Child Group Ski and Snowboard Lessons for ages 3-14 and Adult Group Ski and Snowboard Lessons. Private lessons are also available.

Kirkwood Ski and Board Lessons

Kirkwood Mountain Facilities and Services

Restaurants and Bars at the Mountain Village

The Wall Bar and Restaurant: Fine dining at the Mountain Village, Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Lunch and Dinner (dinner reservations required) Reservations: (209) 258-7365
Monte Wolfe's Mountain Kitchen: Open daily for breakfast and lunch. Pastries, hot breakfast entrees, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
Thunder Saddle Bar: Located in Monte Wolfe, views of the terrain, drinks and food.
Mountain Burger and BBQ: Located on the village plaza, open weekends and holidays.
Extreme Links: Located in the village Plaza, open daily. Draft beer, hot dogs, etc.
K-Bar: Located on Chair 6 side of the village. Outdoor umbrella bar with beer, wine, snacks, sandwiches. (209) 258.7359

Restaurants and Bars at Other Kirkwood Locations

Snowshoe Thompsons: Located at Timber Creek, breakfast and lunch. Pastries, coffee, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pizza and a full-service bar.
The Cornice Grill: Located across from the Cornice Express Lift, 8 beers on tap, casual menu options great for whole family. (209) 258.7225
General Store Deli: Located at Red Cliffs. Breakfast choices, espresso, sandwiches, salads, smoothies and more. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Red Cliff's Cafeteria: Family dining, enjoy lunch indoors or out, Sun Deck.
Sunrise Grill: (aka the Outback Mountain Grill) Located on the backside of the mountain near the base of Chairlift 4. Burgers, snacks, chicken, beverages.

Stores, Shops, and Services

General Store: Grocery, deli, and post office. Open daily, Monday -Thursday 8:00 AM l 5:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:30 Am - 6:30 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. (Hours subject to change.)
The Edge Repair Shop: Located in the Mountain Village. Ski and snowboard repairs and tuning. Overnight tuning available.
Kirkwood Mountain Sports: Two locations - The Village and Timber Creek. Ski and sports equipment. Open daily, 8:00 AM l 5:00 PM (Hours subject to change.)
Seasonal Lockers, Lost and Found, RV Parking
WiFi at Red Cliffs Lodge, The Lodge at Kirkwood, and Snowshoe Thompsons at Timber Creek