Great news for area skiers and snowboarders

That last storm delivered more than just rain and snow – it brought some good news for skiers and snowboarders who don't want to drive several hours to hit the slopes.

Dodge Ridge, the ski area near Pinecrest in Tuolumne County, announced Friday it will open for the season on Saturday.

The recent storm dropped 9 inches of snow on the resort, according to a news release.

"Chairs 1, 2 and 6 along with the rope tow and the Magic Carpet conveyors in the Children’s Learning Area will be open accessing beginner to intermediate terrain," the release said.

Ski lifts are scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tickets priced from $15 for youth to $59 for adults during opening week.

“We have a great team here at Dodge Ridge,” general manager Jenni Smith said in the release. “We have a unique history as a family owned and operated resort founded in 1950, and this legacy of family continues today with the Helm family, who have been running the resort since 1976. Generations of families have grown up skiing and riding here.”

For more information, go online to DodgeRidge.com or by calling the Dodge Ridge Snow Phone at 209-536-5300.

This story was originally published January 26, 2018 at 5:34 PM with the headline "Great news for area skiers and snowboarders."