Dodge Ridge Ski Area

Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area
Jumper in Boulder Creek Canyon
Location	Dodge Ridge
Nearest city	Pinecrest, California
Coordinates	38°11′23″N 119°57′23″W / 38.1896°N 119.9564°W / 38.1896; -119.9564Coordinates: 38°11′23″N 119°57′23″W / 38.1896°N 119.9564°W / 38.1896; -119.9564
Vertical	1,600 ft (490 m)
Top elevation	8,200 ft (2,500 m)
Base elevation	6,600 ft (2,000 m)
Skiable area	832 acres (337 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

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.

Alpine skiing

The Mountain, which opened in 1951, has 832 acres (337 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.

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Ski Areas in California

Alpine areas	Alpine Meadows Badger Pass Bear Mountain Bear Valley Boreal Mountain Resort Buckhorn Ski Club China Peak Dodge Ridge Ski Area Donner Ski Ranch Granlibakken Heavenly Mountain Resort Homewood Mountain Resort June Mountain Ski Area Kirkwood Mountain Resort Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Mount Baldy Ski Lifts Mount Shasta Ski Park Mount Waterman Mountain High Northstar at Tahoe Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Summit Snow Valley Mountain Resort Squaw Valley Ski Resort Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Tahoe Donner Downhill

Cross country areas	Badger Pass Bear Valley Dodge Ridge Ski Area Northstar at Tahoe Rim Nordic Ski Area Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort Tamarack Resort and Lodge

Defunct Ski Areas	Kratka Ridge (Snowcrest)

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