Dodge Ridge Base Area

A Classic Central Sierra Ski Resort

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort sits above the village of Pinecrest in Tuolumne County, on the western slope of California's central Sierra range. This camera overlooks the base area, where the resort's gentler learning terrain meets the foot of its lifts.

The View From the Base

The frame captures a surface conveyor lift running up an open slope, the resort's ski patrol and operations buildings, and the rolling forested foothills beyond. Groves of ponderosa pine and white fir ring the run, a signature of this mid-elevation corner of the range.

A Family Mountain Hideaway

Long known as one of California's most uncrowded, family-oriented resorts, Dodge Ridge draws visitors escaping the busier Lake Tahoe circuit to its quiet, tree-lined runs. The base area is the hub where skiers and hikers gather before heading up the mountain.

Gateway to the Stanislaus Forest

The resort lies deep within the Stanislaus National Forest, near the shores of Pinecrest Lake and along the scenic Sonora Pass corridor. The high, clear air and surrounding wilderness make this a favourite alpine getaway in the central Sierra.