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Why Kirkwood's Cirque Is Permanently Closed To The Public

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Why Kirkwood's Cirque Is Permanently Closed To The Public

Kirkwood, California — It’s not often that a ski resort’s most iconic (dare I say epic) terrain pod is one that’s permanently closed. But there’s only one Kirkwood. A vintage 1970s Kirkwood trail map that shows the Cirque being open to the public. The Cirque is a series of cliffs, chutes, and other gnarly terrain features that used to be open to the public. However, an avalanche likely led to its permanent closure to the public. In the latest v…Read Article

Fernie skiers finish strong at Jr. Freeride World Championships

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Fernie skiers finish strong at Jr. Freeride World Championships

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Ben Novecosky and Griffin Paterson skied a challenging course in Kirkwood, California, as they wrapped up the 24-25 season Read Article

Skier Loses Her Cool At Kirkwood Snowball Fight Tradition

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Skier Loses Her Cool At Kirkwood Snowball Fight Tradition

Kirkwood in California has one of the best end-of-season traditions out there. As the day reaches its end, skiers and snowboarders alike gather at the top of Chair 10, or “The Wall”, for a large snowball fight, targeting those actively getting off the lift. It’s a good, fun tradition, and as long as nobody decides to sneak a rock or ball of ice into the mayhem, that’s all it is. You get to throw snowballs, you get snowballs thrown at you, it’s j…Read Article

Who Built Kirkwood Mountain Resort?

Kirkwood Mountain Resort, opened in 1972, offers 2,300 acres of skiable terrain over 2,000 vertical feet, with 86 named trails and 15 chairlifts. The Tahoe area resort averages 354 inches of snowfall every year, with some proper expert only terrain making for some top notch skiing and snowboarding. It has a rich history, too. The Kirkwood Inn, which today acts as a popular restaurant and bar, was established in 1864 as Kirkwood Station, serving …Kirkwood · Kirkwood Read Article

Aspiring firefighter dies in snowboarding accident at popular ski resort

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Roman Lacayo died after suffering fatal head injuries in a snowboarding accident at California's Kirkwood Mountain Resort.Firefighters · Kirkwood See the Story

California man, 24, dies after 'medical incident' at Kirkwood Mountain Resort

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A 24-year-old man died Satruday at Kirkwood Mountain Resort on the border of Alpine and Amador counties, the ski resort said.Kirkwood · Kirkwood See the Story

Kirkwood Mountain Resort to host Freeride World Tour Challenger, Freeride Junior National Championships

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KIRKWOOD, Calif. – Kirkwood Mountain Resort is set to welcome top freeride athletes this spring, hosting both a Freeride World Tour (FWT) Challenger event and the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association (IFSA) Junior Freeride Championships (JFCs). On March 29 2025, the FWT Challenger, a pivotal competition for Freeride World Tour Qualifier riders, returns to Kirkwood this season. These Challenger events determine which athletes wi…Kirkwood · Kirkwood See the Story

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