Alpine County is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the eastern part of California. It is the least populous county in the state, with 1,204 residents in 2020, and is known for its rugged, mountainous terrain, which includes peaks, forests, and lakes. The county is bordered by the states of Nevada to the east and other California counties, including El Dorado and Amador, to the west.

Caples Lake Resort is located near Kirkwood, California, in Alpine County, and offers a picturesque setting by Caples Lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The resort is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round, with its proximity to Caples Lake, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and other recreational areas.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a year-round resort in Kirkwood, California south of Lake Tahoe that focuses on skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking and mountain-biking in summer.