Kirkwood Post Season

Kirkwood Post Season
5/5/2013
Laure, Quarup, Peter

Two splitboarders and one skier

Kirkwood GPS tracks
The map shows our backcountry route in relation to the regular ski runs.

Two weeks after the Kirkwood ski resort closed for the season, we decided to sneak in for a last run. Officially, Kirkwood does not allow any activity including ski touring after they close for the season. But according to some online forums and some locals, if you do not get in anyone's way, then you're probably okay.

The snow was a bit rotten because it rained the previous night and the slopes were filled with sun cups from the warm weather. As a result, the snow was crumbly and sometimes frustrating to climb. The ride down was a bit bumpy due to the sun cups. We had to cross dirt at the places where snow fully melted near the bottom. That being said, it was still a good exercise and a nice last run at Kirkwood. 

Peter and Laure posing in front of Timber Creek Express.