# 7Family Friendly in California
All ReviewsOverview
Northern California’s Dodge Ridge has a wide variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all ability levels. Dodge Ridge benefits from over 300 inches of annual snowfall that covers 852 skiable acres of Beginner (20%), Intermediate (40%), and Advanced (40%) terrain. Dodge Ridge has been owned and operated by the Helm family for the last 37 years (the ski area is only 62 years old) who help to make it a family favorite for Northern California skiing and riding. In addition to their terrain, Dodge Ridge has a Snowsports School that caters to all ages and ability levels, affordable lift tickets and great on-mountain guest services.
Inside Scoop
Award winning children's lesson programs are available for all abilities, ages 4-12. There's a 300-foot carpet conveyor lift, so learning is easier and more fun. There are park riding clinics for those over age 13. A Demo Center has the latest equipment for rent or purchase.
Best Time for Snow
Average Snowfall
88"
55"
37"
19"
13"
19"
Nov
53"
Dec
67"
Jan
57"
Feb
73"
Mar
13"
Apr
Terrain Overview
Runs in Total
71
Longest Run
2 mi
Skiable Terrain
862 ac
Total Lifts: 10
Quad Chairs
1
Triple Chairs
3
Double Chairs
3
Surface Lifts
3
Elevation
Base
6600'
Summit
8200'
Vertical Drop
1600'
Important Dates
December 28, 20242024/12/28
Projected Opening
April 27, 20252025/04/27
Projected Closing
140
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
74
Years Open
350"
Average Snowfall
Contact Information
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