Heavenly Mountain Resort vs Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are neighbouring resorts in California - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Kirkwood Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Not ideal | Limited |
| Intermediates | Very good | Good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Very good
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Good
Experts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Families
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Good
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Good
Budget
Heavenly Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Heavenly Mountain Resort | Kirkwood Mountain Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 85 km | 37.2 km |
| Vertical drop | 1010 m | 505 m |
| Lifts | 26 | 13 |
| Top elevation | 3037 m | 2892 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~88cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €175 |
Piste
Heavenly Mountain Resort
85 km
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
37.2 km
Vertical drop
Heavenly Mountain Resort
1010 m
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
505 m
Lifts
Heavenly Mountain Resort
26
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
13
Top elevation
Heavenly Mountain Resort
3037 m
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
2892 m
Snow reliability
Heavenly Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Heavenly Mountain Resort
December (~88cm)
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
No data
Day pass
Heavenly Mountain Resort
€180
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Heavenly Mountain Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Kirkwood Mountain Resort if...
you want better value.