Kirkwood Ski Resort Lake Tahoe
Kirkwood Mountain Resort -- Great Coverage, Ideal Conditions and Plenty of Sierra Sunshine at Kirkwood on Lake Tahoe
By Daniel Pistoresi |
Thu, 24 Jul 2008
Winter 2007-08 Kirkwood Mountain Resort -- Ski Lake Tahoe!
Expedition: Kirkwood offering Women’s Snowboarding Clinics, Women’s Ski Clinics and Telemark Clinics
(Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Calif.) – With another storm system dropping substantial snowfall this last week, Kirkwood Mountain Resort surpassed 350 inches of annual snowfall for the season making Kirkwood a frontrunner for largest base depth in North America. Currently sitting on the most snow in the Lake Tahoe region, the forecast is calling for sunny skies and warmer temperatures throughout the weekend which should equate to
classic Sierra skiing and riding conditions. Kirkwood is offering a special 35th Anniversary reduced season pass rate of $300 for the remaining three months of the season. For more information and updated conditions, log onto www.kirkwood.com or call 877 KIRKWOOD.
Expedition: Kirkwood plans on taking advantage of the great snow conditions and sunny skies for this weekend's Rossignol Women's Ski Clinic and Burton Women's Snowboard Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 9th. These clinics offer group camaraderie, express lift line privileges and the insider’s perspective on places you never knew existed at Kirkwood. In addition, participants receive personalized instruction, lunch, video analysis and the latest gear to demo. On Sunday, Feb. 10th, join the Expedition: Kirkwood guides for a one day Telemark Clinic offering individuals the opportunity to free their heels and discover the freedom it allows to explore Kirkwood and the world beyond. For more information on all of Expedition: Kirkwood's programs, visit www.kirkwood.com or call 209.258.7360.
Kirkwood’s Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center offers over 80km of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing as well as snowshoeing, including dog friendly trails for the four-legged member of the family. There will be a Ski Skate Clinic this Sunday, Feb. 10th beginning at 10:00am with a cost of $30 in advance and $35 the day of the event. Eight time World Master Champion and winner of the Great American Ski Chase Debbi Waldear and staff will conduct this clinic open for beginners to advance participants. Her recent experience working with the US Ski Team coaches gave her the cutting edge on newer, more natural methods of skating. The clinic is about improving on skills and learning the natural more centered way of skating. Skating techniques have been revolutionized in the past few years. Join a clinic to learn all about the transformation of the body position and the use of energy. For more information, please contact Kirkwood's Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center at 209.258.7248.
There will be live music in the Wall Bar on Saturday, Feb. 9th with JJ Cady performing acoustic bluegrass from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. There will also be a Kid’s Night with movies and pizza on Saturday, Feb. 9th in the Red Cliffs Day Lodge with a start time of 6:00pm for ages 7 & under and 8:00pm for ages 8 & up. For more information, please call 209.258.7516
