点评:I visited Kirkwood in January, and the experience was fantastic! The snow was above average, and most of the terrain was open, which made for incredible skiing conditions. Despite being a relatively small resort, Kirkwood offers enough variety to keep guests entertained for several days.
The layout is straightforward, making it simple to navigate, and the views of the neighboring mountains and the valley below are absolutely stunning. The resort boasts a great mix of terrain, including plenty of expert trails, some fun glades, a few small bowls, and lots of intermediate and advanced mogul runs. Beginners will find a few green pods, including a small bunny hill, but Kirkwood truly shines as a paradise for experts, with steep rock chutes and challenging terrain all around.
While there are two high-speed lifts, most lifts are on the slower side, which might be a drawback for some. However, lift lines are rarely an issue, and when they do form, they usually clear in under five minutes. The resort is part of the Epic Pass, which helps justify the slightly higher costs.
On the downside, lodging options are limited—we stayed about 30 minutes away—and there’s only one small place to eat on-site. Additionally, getting to Kirkwood isn’t the easiest, as it’s located further south in the Tahoe area.
Overall, Kirkwood is a gem for those seeking incredible skiing, especially for advanced and expert skiers. The breathtaking scenery, challenging terrain, and lack of crowds make it a unique and worthwhile destination. Highly recommend!
翻译:我在一月份访问了柯克伍德,体验非常棒!雪量高于平均水平,大部分地形都是开放的,这为滑雪创造了绝佳的条件。尽管是一个相对较小的度假村,但柯克伍德提供了足够的多样性,可以让客人玩上好几天。
布局简单,导航简单,邻近山脉和山谷的景色绝对令人惊叹。度假村拥有多种地形,包括许多专家级步道、一些有趣的林间空地、一些小碗状地形以及许多中级和高级雪丘滑道。初学者会发现一些绿色的豆荚,包括一座小兔子山,但柯克伍德真正闪耀的是专家级的天堂,周围都是陡峭的岩石滑道和具有挑战性的地形。
虽然有两部高速缆车,但大多数缆车速度较慢,这对某些人来说可能是一个缺点。但是,缆车排队很少成为问题,即使排队,通常也会在五分钟内清理干净。度假村是 Epic Pass 的一部分,这有助于证明略高的成本是合理的。
缺点是住宿选择有限——我们住在离这里约 30 分钟路程的地方——而且现场只有一家小餐馆。此外,前往柯克伍德并不容易,因为它位于太浩湖地区更南边。
总的来说,柯克伍德是那些寻求绝佳滑雪体验的人的宝地,尤其是对于高级和专业滑雪者来说。令人惊叹的风景、具有挑战性的地形和稀少的人群使其成为一个独特而值得一去的目的地。强烈推荐!