Badger Pass Ski Area vs Dodge Ridge Ski Area

Badger Pass Ski Area (California) and Dodge Ridge Ski Area (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBadger Pass Ski AreaDodge Ridge Ski Area
Vertical drop568 ft (173 m)1,572 ft (479 m)
Summit elevation7,795 ft8,143 ft
Base elevation7,228 ft6,572 ft
Lifts511
Runs1056
Beginner terrain20%9%
Intermediate terrain50%45%
Expert terrain30%46%
Night skiing-No

Dodge Ridge Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,572 ft vs 568 ft); Dodge Ridge Ski Area has more runs (56 vs 10); Dodge Ridge Ski Area skews more expert (46% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Badger Pass Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Dodge Ridge Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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