Lift Ticket Information
With so many lift tickets on offer at Kirkwood, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. We've put together a comparison of all the lift tickets based on price, resort access and ski days so you can find a lift ticket that's right for you.
Kirkwood Lift Ticket
Best value for:Skiing 1-7 days at Kirkwood
Resorts access:Kirkwood
Adult Rates*:Rates for the 20/21 season have yet to be released due to COVID-19. In the meantime here is an approximate price based on last season:
1 Day Ticket starting from $97 USD ($138 CAD) (window)
Set days purchased for
Available for purchase:From Dec 8, 2020
Kirkwood Pass
Best value for:Skiing 6+ days at Kirkwood
Resorts access:Kirkwood
Adult Rates*:Season Pass starting from $619 USD ($881 CAD)
Days valid at Kirkwood:Any days during season
Available for purchase:Pre-ski season (usually until end of November)
Epic 1-7 Day Pass
(includes insurance)
Best value for:Skiing 1-7 days at multiple resorts
Resorts access:34 resorts including: Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar, Vail, Breckenridge, Whistler Blackcomb and many more
Adult Rates*:1 Day Pass starting from $109 USD ($155 CAD)
Days valid at Kirkwood:With holiday access: any 1-7 days during season
Without holiday access: any 1-7 days during season except blackout dates*
(Reservations required, For more information, click here)
Pre-ski season (usually until end of November)
Epic Local Pass
(includes insurance)
Best value for:Skiing 8+ days at multiple resorts
Resorts access:Limited access to Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar and more. Unlimited access to 26 resorts including: Keystone, Breckenridge, Crested Butte and many more.
Adult Rates*:Season Pass starting from $729 USD ($1,038 CAD)
Days valid at Kirkwood:Any days during season except blackout dates*
(Reservations required, For more information, click here)
Pre-ski season (usually until end of November)
Epic Pass
(includes insurance)
Best value for:Skiing 8+ days at multiple resorts
Resorts access:Unlimited access to 37 resorts including Kirkwood. Limited access to European and Japanese resorts.
Adult Rates*:Season Pass starting from $979 USD ($1,394 CAD)
Days valid at Kirkwood:Any days during season
(Reservations required, For more information, click here)
Pre-ski season (usually until end of November)
Challenge Level
Kirkwood is known for being a ski heaven for advanced and experts with majority of the terrain here rated as black or double blacks. Timber Creek Base Area has a learning area and some blue runs nearby but other than this there isn't much on offer for beginners and intermediates.
Things To Do
While activities here are limited compared to other resorts Kirkwood does offer:
- Boutique Shopping
- Dog Sledding
- Snowshoeing
- Tubing
- Casinos in South Lake Tahoe
Accessibility
The drive to Kirkwood can be windy and icy depending on the weather so it is best to check the CalTrans website for road conditions before heading out. Keep in mind, parking is on a first come, first serve basis and can get full during holiday periods. To keep things hassle free, there is a ski bus from the Bay Area and Sacramento to Kirkwood. If you are flying into Reno-Tahoe, there are also car rentals and airport shuttles available.
Recommended Airport:
- Reno-Tahoe Intl. Airport 80 miles (1.5 hour drive)
When To Go
March-April are a great time to visit Kirkwood. As a less crowded resort Kirkwood is great to visit all season, outside of holiday periods including December, Martin Luther King weekend and Presiden'ts Day weekend. For great snowfall, March-April is still a great time to visit Kirkwood following their snow storms.
Book ski lodging in Kirkwood with SnowPak
Why book with SnowPak?
SnowPak was founded in 1992 and we have over 32 years of experience and have been organizing ski trips for hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers.
See our list of Ski In Ski Out Kirkwood lodging.
