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.
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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.
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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
External links
- Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area Website
- Dodge Ridge Interactive Trail Map
- Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau
- Dodge Ridge-Parks
Source of article : Wikipedia
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