Next Weekend at Kirkwood, March 12th & 13th.

1 Day Telemark Camp

Saturday, March 12, 2011 (All day) Back to Calendar »
You're in for an action packed day on the mountain with our Telemark Clinics!  For beginner through expert skiers, these clinics include a full day of coaching, video analysis (weather permitting), and lunch! Combined male/female groups or 6 to 24 participants are divided based on ability and conditions to give you the attention you need.  Clinics are approx 6 hours (4 hours for groups of 3 or less) and start 9:30am.  
Dates: January 29th, February 12th & March 12th.   
Price:    $155 (Passholders) & $185 with lift ticket

For more information on these or any of our other clinics or courses, please contact Expedition HQ by phone:209.258.7360 

Girl Powder Queen Of The Park Contest

Saturday, March 12, 2011 (All day)

 

Backcountry 101

Sunday, March 13, 2011 (All day)

Backcountry Touring 101

We love to ski the backcountry and we love to teach people about it. This is Expedition:Kirkwood’s newest course to get you beyond the lifts and into the backcountry. This one-day seminar is designed to provide alpine skiers, telemark skiers and snowboarders with the necessary skills and equipment to head out of bounds or into the backcountry safely.
You'll learn about the gear, good tricks and techniques for ascending and strategies to find the best snow on the descent, plus enjoy some great skiing and riding!
Skills covered will include:

• Appropriate clothing and accessories
• Touring equipment options
• How to interpret the avalanche bulletin
• Intro to avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
• Uphill touring techniques with climbing skins
• Avalanche hazard recognition and avoidance
• Downhill group travel techniques
• Appropriate items for the backpack.

Cost: $155 for pass holders & $185 with a lift ticket, $15 for Backcountry Gear set-up (Skis / Board, Skins & Touring Bindings)
Dates: January 30th, February 13th & March 13th

For more details on these or any of our other clinics or courses, please call Expedition HQ at 209.258.7360 or email us at expedition@kirkwood.com

Sierra Crest Snowshoe

Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 10:00 - 15:00
This monthly guided snowshoe day hike takes you on an exhilarating trek toward the crest of the Sierra Nevada above Kirkwood.
Cost $25 (plus $5 snowshoe rental). Reservations required.

 

 

 

  

   E:K Women's Weekend at Kirkwood

Friday, March 4, 2011 - 08:00 - Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 16:30

Early bird pricing: $375 (passholders) /$425 with lift tickets.

After Feb 20th: $425 (passholders) / $500 with lift tickets.

This one's for the ladies!  3 days of coaching by our top Expedition:Kirkwood Guides, shopping nights, wine & cheese parties and a weekend of shredding with the girls.  The 3 day Women's Weekend is open to all abilities.  Go to Expedition:Kirkwood or call 209.258.7360 for all the details!

Ski Kirkwood and stay at our Guest House 20 minutes away.

 

North Face Masters at Kirkwood

It's the snowboarder's turn this time!  Come out and check out the action, and suppor your local riders and support the Kirkwood Freeride Team on this last leg of the tour.

The Tour

Stop 1 Snowbird (Jan 20 - 23, 2011)

Stop 2- Crystal Mountain (Feb 6 - 9, 2011)

Stop 3 - Kirkwood (Mar 3 - 6, 2011) 

Check out the official website