Kirkwood Ski Trail Map - Layered Wood Wall Art
by Mountaincut
Big-mountain riding with small-town attitude, now on your wall. Mountaincut's Kirkwood Ski Trail Map is a layered wooden wall art piece featuring hand-traced ski trails expertly laser cut from premium birch and/or walnut plywood, a handcrafted tribute to the high-alpine Sierra Crest playground where the lightest, driest snow in Tahoe meets some of the most demanding inbounds terrain in North America.
The Sierra Crest's Raw, High-Alpine Original, Captured in Wood
Set 35 miles southwest of South Lake Tahoe along scenic Highway 88, within the Eldorado National Forest, Kirkwood Mountain Resort occupies a unique position atop the Sierra Crest that locals simply call the K-Factor, a geographical predisposition to receive some of the lightest, driest, and most plentiful snow anywhere in the Tahoe region. With a base elevation of 7,800 feet, the highest starting point of any major Lake Tahoe resort, and a summit reaching 9,800 feet, Kirkwood delivers a 2,000-foot vertical drop across more than 2,300 acres of terrain. Per Vail Resorts' own materials, the mountain offers roughly 84 trails served by 13 to 15 lifts, including two high-speed quads, averaging 354 inches of snow a year. This handcrafted map captures every bowl, cornice, and chute in beautiful layered wood relief.
Every Bowl, Every Chute, Every Memory
Kirkwood's terrain breaks down to roughly 12% beginner, 30% intermediate, and 58% advanced and expert, cementing its reputation as one of the most challenging, raw, and authentic mountains anywhere in Tahoe. From calm, groomed beginner runs in the dedicated Timber Creek Family Learning Zone to hair-raising cornices, cliffs, and chutes at the upper reaches of the mountain, Kirkwood delivers genuine variety at every turn. Legendary lines like 2-Man Chute, Sisters Chute, Whiskey Slide, and the Olympic run have earned Kirkwood a devoted following among strong skiers and riders who prioritize snow quality and technical terrain above all else. Two terrain parks, Bandit and Outlaw, give freestyle riders room to progress, and because Kirkwood sits well off the beaten path from Lake Tahoe proper, crowds stay refreshingly light even on the busiest weekends. Beyond the alpine terrain, the Kirkwood Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Center offers 37 miles of groomed trails, and the mountain is part of Vail Resorts' Tahoe Trifecta alongside Heavenly and Northstar.
Exceptional Craftsmanship, Made in the USA
All Mountaincut wooden trail maps are precision laser cut and etched, hand-stained, and finished in the United States using birch and/or walnut plywood. The two-layer construction creates a rich, dimensional look where the mountain's bowls, cliffs, and trail network stand out in beautiful relief. Hanging hardware comes preinstalled, so your new trail map will be on display in minutes.
Because each piece is crafted from real wood, no two maps are exactly alike, with natural variations in the grain and stain giving every piece its own character, just like a bottomless powder morning atop the Sierra Crest.
The Perfect Gift for Kirkwood Devotees
Whether you've dropped into 2-Man Chute, cruised the full 2.5-mile longest run, learned to ski in Timber Creek, chased the K-Factor's famous powder, or have been making the trip out from the Bay Area or South Lake Tahoe season after season, this map is a lasting reminder of one of the most authentic, uncompromising mountains in the Sierra. Accessible on the Epic Pass, Kirkwood deserves a place on your wall. Mountaincut products are made to order and most items ship within 2 to 3 days. Larger sizes (30" and above) may take 5 to 8 days before shipping.
Available in multiple sizes. The K-Factor, on your wall every day of the year.
