Recreation Center Use Policy
Summer 2011
- All members MUST have their KCA Card with them in order to use the Recreation Center and sign in prior to use
- Kirkwood Lodging Guests must present their key and sign in order to use the Recreation Center
- Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under the age of 15 may not use the exercise equipment
- All guests must be accompanied by a KCA Member and signed in as guests
- If guests are staying in a KCA Members unit, the member MUST call or email the KCA Office and give the names of the guests and dates they are staying in the unit to the office or the guest will be required to pay a day use fee
- If people are renting a KCA Unit there is a day use fee $10/person, $25/family (3-5 people) and an additional $5/person for larger families, unless the KCA Member contacts the KCA Office and makes prior arrangements for the renters
If there are any questions or concerns please contact the KCA Office 209-258-7260 or email at kca_admin@volcano.net.
Bud Klein, Kirkwood's Founder Has Passed Away
The management and ownership of Kirkwood Mountain Resort are deeply saddened
by the passing of Bud Klein, Kirkwood's Founder, Patriarch and Visionary.
Bud lost his battle with cancer on May 5, 2011.
It was Bud's pioneering spirit, entrepreneurial vigor and tireless energy in
the early 1970s that converted a remote wilderness outpost at the pinnacle
of the Sierra into one of North America's most legendary ski mountains. Bud
saw opportunity where others saw challenges - developing not only the
resort, but all the roads and infrastructure that would become our
community. While Kirkwood was only one of Bud's many bold investments, we
know it held a special place in his heart.
Bud's passion for Kirkwood cannot be replaced and his support for this
community will be missed. Over the past several years Bud has encouraged us
all to "finish the painting" that he started and we intend to do everything we can to support his legacy. The story of Bud's efforts and accomplishments have been chronicled in a book titled Mountain Dreamers and the story will be further memorialized
in the Kirkwood Inn - the spot where Bud first put together what became Kirkwood. Bud loved his
views of the Kirkwood Meadow from his Sun Meadows unit, in his honor that
meadow will be renamed in a conservation trust bearing his name.
Bud Klein represented all things Kirkwood, he will be missed.
KCA Member Card benefits include:
* Free Access to Cross Country Trails in the Meadow
* Free KCA Card Member Access to Recreation Center/Pool
* 10% discount on Zip Tahoe Canopy Tours with KCA card.
* Free KCA Card Member Access to the Red Cliffs Club. Food purchased in the club is already discounted so no further food discounts apply.
* Free Daily Newspapers in the KCA Club daily. New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Sacramento Bee.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort Discretionary Benefits for 2010 - 2011 http://www.kirkwood.com/pages/ticketspasses/seasonpasses.asp
KCA Members looking to avail themselves of ski-related benefits will need to purchase the KMR full season unrestricted ski pass known as the Black Pass.
Updated 11/01/2011
Bruce Gianola, KCA President and long time Kirkwood
homeowner has published a book of short stories entitled First
Tracks. The stories, cleverly describe
a series of first time adventure experiences, the
challenges faced when attempting something new and
the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming
the challenges that invariably arise.
Several of the stories are loosely fashioned from
the author’s personal experiences in and around
Kirkwood. Other stories, purely fictional,
involve activities that young adults face as they
take on responsibility, explore new endeavors and
make decisions that lay the groundwork for their
adult lives.
It is an entertaining read and one that all ages
will enjoy.
First Tracks is available for sale for
$25 at the KCA office and the KCA Red Cliffs Club
and can be purchased online at www.authorhouse.com.
Posted in 2005
A Taste of Kirkwood, Kirkwood’s
Community Cookbook has been reprinted and there are
copies available for $25. Five dollars from
the sale of each book will be donated to The Breast
Cancer Fund (TBCF).
In addition to more than 200 delicious
recipes, all of which were fully tested, the cookbook
offers a glimpse into the rich history in and around
Kirkwood and includes photographs, stories and sketches.
Look for the cookbook in the KCA
office, the KCA Red Cliffs Club and the General Store.
It makes a great gift for someone
who has visited Kirkwood or for someone you have
been sharing your Kirkwood experiences with over
the years.
Posted in 2005
