Kirkwood Mountain Resort vs Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Northstar at Tahoe 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 | Kirkwood Mountain Resort | Northstar at Tahoe Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Limited
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Very good
Experts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Limited
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Families
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Good
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Limited
Budget
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Kirkwood Mountain Resort | Northstar at Tahoe Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 37.2 km | 82.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 505 m | 702 m |
| Lifts | 13 | 20 |
| Top elevation | 2892 m | 2630 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €175 | €175 |
Piste
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
37.2 km
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
82.8 km
Vertical drop
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
505 m
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
702 m
Lifts
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
13
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
20
Top elevation
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
2892 m
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
2630 m
Snow reliability
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
very reliable snow
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
good snow
Snowiest month
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
No data
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
No data
Day pass
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
€175
Northstar at Tahoe Resort
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Northstar at Tahoe Resort if...
you want cruisy red runs.