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.ย 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, 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
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
Dodge Ridge, CA is Reopening January 28, 2021 Brought to you by Ski California Dodge Ridge, CA, will be resuming operations on Thursday, January 28, 2021.ย After sustaining significant tree and infrastructure damage due to high winds on January 19, Dodge Ridge will be back in action just in time for some of the best powder conditions of the season. The Mountain Operations and Ski Patrol teams, along with […] Industry News Mike Bartholow | January 28, 2021 0 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.ย 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