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456 inches of Snowfall Recorded to End the Season
Dodge Ridge closes for the 2010 season of skiing and riding on Sunday, April 18th.

April 16, 2010 PINECREST, Calif. – After recording 456 inches of snowfall for the season including an epic week of eight feet in seven days, Dodge Ridge will bring this season of skiing and riding to an end on Sunday, April 18th. “The snow conditions this season were some of the best in years,” said Director of Mountain Operations Jason Smith, “endless powder days and bluebird skies made it a record season for all of our skiers and riders.”

Unlimited 2010-2011 Season Pass are on sale now at the lowest price! Hurry this deal ends this Sunday, April 18th. To purchase, call 209-965-3474 during business hours, stop in or log onto DodgeRidge.com.
Take advantage of the $49 spring lift ticket deal on-line at DodgeRidge.com for the last weekend of skiing and riding at Dodge.

Springtime also marks the opening of the summer campgrounds. Pinecrest and Fraser Flat summer campgrounds are scheduled to open Friday, April 23rd weather permitting, reservations can be made on-line at www.recreation.gov. The Meadowview campground and Brightman complex are scheduled to open in the month of May.

DODGE RIDGE AND BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN TO HOST A SKI FREE DAY FOR ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL IN CONJUNCTION WITH "WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY"

Bear Valley Mountain, in partnership with Dodge Ridge Wintersports Area, announced today that both resorts will honor all veterans and active military personnel on March 30th, “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” with a free ski day. All military personnel with proper ID will receive a free all-day lift ticket.

“We are proud to partner with Dodge Ridge to offer this program to recognize our veterans and all those who serve in the U.S. military. We are pleased that the State of California has taken a step to officially welcome our veterans ‘Home’ with this holiday and this free day is just a small token of our appreciation and gratitude for the years of selfless dedication and service to our country,” said Jon Mahanna, operations manager for Bear Valley Mountain and Vietnam Vet, Chapter 391.

The idea for this program comes as a result of Governor Schwarzenegger signing the AB 717 on September 25, 2009, establishing March 30th as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” Bear Valley Mountain and Dodge Ridge see this day as a time to recognize the men and women who put their lives on the line fighting for our country.

Family-oriented Bear Valley Mountain will operate Tuesday, March 30, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Other events planned for the month of March include $12 Tuesdays, Bear Valley’s annual Slush Cup Race, Village Jam, Wine & Jazz and Season Pass Holder Appreciation Day.
Dodge Ridge is open for skiing and riding 7 days a week from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Dodge is rounding out the season with a wide variety of events for the entire family including a Skier/Boarder-Cross Race on March 27 and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Pond Skim, Brewfest and Chili Cook Off on Saturday, April 3rd.

DODGE RIDGE AWARDED FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
The 2009 Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau Annual Awards & Installation Dinner

July 23, 2009 PINECREST, Calif. – It was a special evening Wednesday night for the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau staff, guests, friends and supporters. They gathered together in the beautiful Dodge Ridge Family Lodge for the 2009 Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau (TCVB) Annual Awards and Installation Dinner. More than 70 people joined in on a night full of recognition, community support and laughter.

Dodge Ridge owners, Frank and Sally Helm, were recognized for their continuing work in developing tourism in Tuolumne County. Frank and Sally accepted the Tourism Development Award in the recently opened Family Lodge. “Frank and I are honored by the recognition and support of TCVB. The base area expansion has greatly improved our guests overall experience and with this, we hope to continue to attract new skiers and riders to the area,” said Sally Helm, CEO and President.

The $6 million base area expansion included a guest friendly arrival and unloading area, paved plazas for outdoor gatherings, an expanded preferred parking area with an additional 100 spaces, a remodeled rental center and the 16,000 sq. ft. Family Lodge that opened two years ago. Inside the lodge, guests find an expanded Children’s Snowsports and Snowplay Center, full service Ticketing & Guest Services Center, day-use locker rooms, and the North Fork Bistro complete with a fireplace and sun deck.

The Dodge Ridge Family Lodge is great for gatherings including dinners, parties, meetings, weddings or special events. Please call (209) 536–5307 for available openings and scheduling details. Dodge Ridge also operates eight campgrounds within 30 miles of Pinecrest, each of which offer unique summer recreation experiences. For additional information please visit our campgrounds web page at DodgeRidge.com or call (209) 965-3116.

 

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