Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Alpine skiing & Snowboarding
Dodge Ridge, has 862 acres (349 ha) that are skiable, offering options for skiing, snowboarding, and more. There are 67 total runs and 12 lifts. 20% of the trails are for beginners, and 40% of the trails are marked for intermediate as well as 34% for advanced skiers and snowboarders. There are 3+ terrain parks from easy to advanced throughout the mountain, depending on snow accumulation. These can include the Stagecoach park, T-643, Ry's Run Park, and the Clementine Roller Progression Park. The most advanced park is the Stagecoach park which includes a staircase insert, a 14-foot wall, and large jumps.
In addition, Dodge Ridge offers both individual and group lessons in skiing and snowboarding for children and adults and teens.
Cross-country skiing
There are a number of cross-country ski trails close to the Dodge Ridge Ski area. The Pinecrest Cross Country & Snowshoe Network website has more information.
Tubing and Sledding
During the 2021/2022 season, Dodge Ridge added tubing and sledding activities at the base.
Mountain Biking
In the summer of 2022, Dodge Ridge added chairlifts to support mountain biking, in addition to disc golf.
Base facilities
In 2007, a new family lodge opened at Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area, as part of a major expansion of the facilities at the base. 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.There are several restaurants available at the Dodge Ridge, including the Creekside Café and Boulder Bar, and the North Fork Bistro.
Climate
Climate data for Dodge Ridge, California | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.7 (5.9) |
43.3 (6.3) |
45.8 (7.7) |
51.0 (10.6) |
61.1 (16.2) |
70.5 (21.4) |
77.6 (25.3) |
76.7 (24.8) |
71.7 (22.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
49.4 (9.7) |
42.0 (5.6) |
57.7 (14.3) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.0 (−5.0) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
24.8 (−4.0) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
35.7 (2.1) |
43.0 (6.1) |
48.4 (9.1) |
47.8 (8.8) |
45.0 (7.2) |
37.0 (2.8) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
33.9 (1.1) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 10.98 (279) |
10.29 (261) |
9.36 (238) |
5.66 (144) |
3.80 (97) |
1.00 (25) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.79 (20) |
3.30 (84) |
5.80 (147) |
10.78 (274) |
62.47 (1,587) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 71.2 (181) |
67.9 (172) |
74.9 (190) |
28.7 (73) |
12.4 (31) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.2 (3.0) |
9.0 (23) |
26.1 (66) |
62.6 (159) |
355.2 (901) |
Average precipitation days | 11.0 | 11 | 12 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 85 |
Average snowy days | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 46.3 |
Source: PRISM |
References
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- ^ "Dodge Ridge Events, California Ski Area, Live Music, Family". Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
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- ^ "Powder Alliance – 50+ Free Days Around the Globe with 1 Pass". Retrieved 2022-04-27.
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- ^ "Adult and Teen Lessons -- Dodge Ridge".
- ^ Cross Country Ski Trails -- Stanislaus National Forest
- ^ Viall, Tim. "Dodge Ridge Resort in Sierra adds chairlifts for mountain biking, disc golfing". The Stockton Record. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
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