Dodge Ridge, CA: Lock in Affordable 2026-27 Season Passes Before April 30 Dodge Ridge, California, just completed its 75th season, celebrating its family roots, quaint atmosphere, and heritage. Dodge Ridge, located in the Central Sierra Nevada mountains, is the Central Valley and Bay Area’s closest skiing. It has 1,600 vertical feet, more than 800 acres of terrain, and 11 lifts—a family resort with something for everyone. Dodge Ridge is also a member […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | April 3, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 5-8+ Feet of Snow for Dodge Ridge, CA, This Week This forecast is brought to you by Dodge Ridge. A major Sierra storm arrives late Sunday and keeps snow falling through Thursday, starting dense and windy and turning colder and fluffier midweek, bringing up to 100″ at Dodge Ridge. Expect a steady ramp Sunday night, a long stretch of heavy snowfall Monday through Wednesday, and a gradual taper Thursday, with […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 14, 2026 0 Comments
Cali Pass Price Increase Set for October 31 as Interest in Independent Ski Resorts Grows The Cali Pass, which offers unlimited access to a collection of independent California mountains, is set to increase in price on October 31. Designed as an alternative to the massive multi-resort passes, the Cali Pass appeals to local skiers seeking a less crowded, family oriented experience without sacrificing quality terrain. Backed by Invision Capital of Chicago, the California Mountain Resorts […] Industry News Zach Suffish | October 21, 2025 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge, CA, Report – Granite Bowl Goodness Report from Friday, February 23rd, 2024 This past Friday, I made a trek out to Dodge Ridge, California, again for the second time this winter. February has been an excellent month for snowfall in the Sierras and Western US, with El Nino storms finally ramping up and dumping tons of freshies, with more on the way later this week! The […] Conditions Report Rene Jerez | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, Will Open for Memorial Day Weekend Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, will open for Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 and 28, 2023. Dodge Ridge is located about 2.5 hours east of Sacramento and offers 862 acres of skiing and 67 runs across 1,600 ft of vertical. The resort is serviced by eight chair lifts, four surface lifts, two full-service base area lodges, and one mid-mountain lodge. Dodge […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 21, 2023 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, 5th Resort to Surpass 700″ Snowfall This Winter Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, just became the latest ski area to join the 700 Club after receiving another 30″ of fresh snow in the last 72 hours. Related: [UPDATED] The 700 Club: 5 Resorts Have Received More Than 700″ Snow This Winter Five resorts have now exceeded 700″; three in California and two in Utah. “WELCOME TO THE 7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 1 Comment
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, Surpasses 500″ of Total Snowfall This Season It’s been a wild wild winter in California and now another ski area has broken the 500-inch mark. As of Tuesday, February 28, Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort located near Pinecrest has recorded 509″ of snowfall this season. It’s not even March yet. Dodge Ridge shared on its Facebook account: “How does 500 inches sound?! As of today we joined […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2023 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, Opens Friday November 11th | Earliest Opening in 20 Years It’s official! Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, has announced that opening day is this Friday, November 11th. This is the earliest opening date in 20 years. Dodge Ridge usually opens mid-December. The resort has seen 60″ of snow so far this winter, with 50″ in the previous 72 hours. Related: Boreal Mountain Resort, CA, Announces Early Opening and $25 Tickets […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, Kicks Off its First Ever Mountain Biking Season Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA, marked a historic moment on Saturday as it opened for its first-ever mountain bike season. It’s been an historical moment on the mountain today as guests rolled in for the first day of riding at the brand new Dodge Ridge Mountain Bike Park. There were smiles from ear to ear as the commemorative speeches were […] Biking CycleBrains | August 15, 2022 0 Comments
For Sale: Double Chairs 1 and 2 at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA Sadly, in the world of ski lifts, the double chair is a dying breed. In today’s fast-paced snow industry speed and efficiency are key. Unfortunately, two-person fixed-grip chairlifts are becoming a thing of the past. Although a timeless classic, some think they just don’t cut it anymore. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is now giving you the opportunity to own a […] Offer Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge, CA, Sold to Owners of Mountain High Resort Family-owned and operated since 1950, Dodge Ridge has had only two owners in its 70-year history. First developed and operated by Earl Purdy, Dodge Ridge was purchased by Frank Helm in 1976. The Helm family owned and operated this Central Sierra locals hideaway through the 2020-2021 season. Dodge Ridge has grown and expanded over the years and now boasts […] Industry News Mike Bartholow | August 17, 2021 2 Comments
Dodge Ridge, CA Report: Powder Monday – 14″ Overnight Brought to you by Ski California Report from Monday 15th March 2021 How many best days of the season are you allowed to have? Today was another in a string of amazing ski days at Dodge Ridge Ski Area, CA. With 14″ of snow reported overnight, I knew that today would follow up yesterday’s bluebird groomer zoomer day quite […] Conditions Report Mike Bartholow | March 16, 2021 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Dodge Ridge, CA Celebrates 70th Season Brought to you by Ski California Dodge Ridge, located on Highway 108 about 30 miles east of Sonora, CA, is quite simply the best ski area in the Central Sierra. What it lacks in steep skiing is easily made up for in the absence of crowds, excellent snow, and great terrain, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Having worked as a pro […] Mike Bartholow | March 10, 2021 0 Comments
Does Obesity in U.S. Cities Correlate with Their Proximity to Ski Resorts? This week, Wallethub.com published its findings on 2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In the report, Wallethub listed the top 100 most populated metro areas in the United States and ranked them based on 19 categories that they determined indicate weight-related problems. Some of these categories include the highest percentage of obese adults, the highest percentage of […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Personal Account of an Amazing Snow Immersion Rescue and Recovery at Dodge Ridge, CA On Thursday, January 28, 2021, my friend Justin Calbert died in a snow immersion incident at Dodge Ridge. What’s amazing is that he’s alive today to hear and tell the story. Justin is a 38-year-old snowboarder who has spent his entire life at Dodge Ridge. He is one of the most talented and strongest riders I know and is very […] Mike Bartholow | February 5, 2021 5 Comments
Mono Winds Damage Dodge Ridge, CA On January 19, 2021, the Central Sierra was hit by strong northeast winds, commonly known as Mono Winds. Sustained winds in this unprecedented wind event averaged well over 100mph, with gusts estimated at 130-150mph. Wind damage was widespread on the Highway 108 corridor and in nearby Yosemite National Park. Hundreds of trees were uprooted and severely damaged infrastructure at Dodge […] Industry News Mike Bartholow | January 27, 2021 0 Comments
Blizzard Warning for Central Sierra, CA through Jan 29th The National Weather Service office in Sacramento, California has issued a Blizzard Warning for the Central Sierra from Tuesday afternoon, January 26 through Friday morning January 29, 2021. In an email message to NWS weather spotters, Meteorologist Eric Kuth stated that “a powerful and cold winter storm is expected to impact the area Tuesday afternoon through Friday” and that “we […] Weather Mike Bartholow | January 26, 2021 2 Comments
Dodge Ridge, CA Will OPEN on Friday 6th December | Upto 3-FEET Fresh Snow Expected this Week IT’S OFFICIAL, OPENING DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH! Dodge Ridge ski resort in California announced yesterday that they will open this Friday, with up to 90% of the mountain available. Related: The Top 15 Highest Ski Resorts in California This weekend’s storm has continued to deliver, and since the storm began Saturday afternoon the total snowfall has measured 13” […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 5, 2019 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge, CA to Re-Open Friday 2nd March with a POWDER WEEKEND! Having been closed for almost 4 weeks, Dodge Ridge, CA just announced that they will be re-opening this weekend! This is awesome news, we’re super stoked for them. IT’S OFFICIAL! DODGE RIDGE OPENS THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 2 with A POWDER WEEKEND ————– After receiving a foot of new snowfall from the past week, this week’s huge forecast is upon us. […] Industry News Steven Agar | February 27, 2018 0 Comments
It’s February 15th and at Least Two Californian Ski Resorts are Closed until the Weather Changes Dodge Ridge, who only opened on 27th January, closed on 3rd February and have yet to reopen. China Peak, who opened on the 26th January, announced on 4th February they were closed until the weather delivers them snow. Both resorts claimed they are victims of the high temperatures and limited natural snow. Although both are closed right now, they are […] Industry News Steven Agar | February 15, 2018 2 Comments
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