Emigrant Bowl Approach
The way into the Emigrant Bowl (known as West Side by the locals) now that the Covered Wagon lift has closed.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 234 m
- Descent
- 67 m
Ski Touring in Kirkwood
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year-round resort in California south of Lake Tahoe that focuses on skiing and snowboarding in winter. Kirkwood is one of the region's largest resorts, and is well known for having one of the highest average snowfalls and a broad selection of advanced skiing terrain. The 2 mi ridgeline is of particular note making this resort popular for cliff drops and cornices.
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Ski Touring Routes in Kirkwood
Thunder Bowl Exit
The way out of the Glove Rock/Thunder Mountain bowl and back into the main ski area.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 651 m
- Ascent
- 161 m
- Descent
- 44 m
Thunder Mountain and Glove Rock approach
An approach line to be done either on foot or with skins.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 43 m
Stovepipe
A great zone to finish a ski tour back to Chair 3
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 96 m
- Descent
- 203 m
Ski Touring Guidebooks in Kirkwood
5 routes · Ski Touring