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Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort Ski Resort

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort

Projected Opening: Dec 26
Projected Closing: Mar 14
Lifts: 11
Trails: 71
Skiable Terrain: 862 ac
Base: 6,600'
Summit: 8,200'
Vertical Drop: 1,600'
Average Snowfall: 244"

Snowfall

244"

Annual Snowfall

Nov19"
Dec53"
Jan58"
Feb61"
Mar69"
Apr13"

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Celebrating 75 Seasons, Dodge Ridge is still the closest snow to California’s Bay Area and provides a family-friendly environment. Located in the Stanislaus National Forest not far from Yosemite National Park, Dodge Ridge benefits from over 300 inches of annual snowfall that covers 862 skiable acres of Beginner (20%), Intermediate (40%), and Advanced (40%) terrain. With 11 lifts, 69 trails, and 4 terrain parks, there really is something for everyone! In addition to their terrain, Dodge Ridge has a Snowsports School that caters to ages 4 and up and all ability levels. An Adult Lift ticket in the 25/26 Season averages $159 a day with some purchasing options dropping the price to as low as $99. There are two beautiful Base Area lodges and one mid-mountain lodge–all offering dining options.

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Important Dates

Projected opening date
Dec 26, 2026
Projected closing date
Mar 14, 2027
Projected Days Open
140
Years Open
76
Average Snowfall
244"

Terrain

Runs in Total

Longest Run

2 mi

Skiable Terrain

862 ac

Lifts

Quad Chairs

Triple Chairs

Double Chairs

Surface Lifts

Inside Scoop

Dodge Ridge offers Beginner to Advanced ski and snowboard lessons for ages 4+. Specialty lesson offerings include All Day Kids Club for age 6-12, Master’s Clinics for age 50+, and Women’s Clinics for age 18+.

Reviews

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This resort caters to skiers and riders from the central valley and bay areas of CA. The runs are pretty fun if a bit similar from run to run. There are lots of solid, long blue cruisers and a great beginner area near the base. Most of the marked black runs would be blues at other resorts. Granite B…

Joseph Stratemeier

Mar 20, 2024