Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area is a ski area near Pinecrest, California in Tuolumne County, off of Highway 108, 30 mi (48 km) east of Sonora. The resort in located in the Stanislaus National Forest and operates under a special use permit. Many skiers in Northern California use Dodge Ridge because of its proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley and Yosemite National Park. The winter sports season typically lasts from late November through mid April. The mountain summit sits at 8,200' above sea level. Dodge Ridge is owned by the Helm family.[1]
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| Location | Dodge Ridge |
| Nearest major city | Pinecrest, California |
| Coordinates | 38.1896°N 119.9564°W |
| Vertical | 1,600 ft (490 m) |
| Top elevation | 8,200 ft (2,500 m) |
| Base elevation | 6,600 ft (2,000 m) |
| Skiable area | 862 acres (349 ha) |
| Runs | 62 total  20% beginner  40% intermediate  40% advanced |
| Longest run | 2 mi (3.2 km) (Stagecoach) |
| Lift system | 12 lifts: 1 quad, 2 triples, 5 doubles, 4 surface |
| Terrain parks | Progression Stagecoach Rocky's Road |
| Snowfall | 300 to 500 in (760 to 1,270 cm) |
| Night skiing | None |
| Website | www.dodgeridge.com |
Alpine skiing
The Mountain, which opened in 1950, has 862 acres (349 ha) skiable offering skiing for all ages and abilities. 20% of the trails are for beginners, and 40% of the trails are marked for intermediate as well as 40% for advanced skiers and snowboarders. There are five terrain parks from easy to advanced throughout the mountain, including the Stagecoach park, Rocky's Road, the Competition park, the Progression park, and the Boarder Cross Course. The most advanced park is the Stagecoach park which includes a staircase insert, a 14-foot wall, and large jumps.
Cross-country skiing
The mountain offers many trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Base facilities
In 2007, a new family lodge opened at Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area. The lodge includes a children's center, a bistro, and a ticket center. The rental center was renovated before the start of the 2008 season, and the parking lots recently repaved.
References
- "Dodge Ridge has big plans for the future". The Union Democrat. Retrieved 2016-09-08.