Thrifty Thursday - $25 lift tickets!
2019-01-10 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Ski and ride 9 a.m – 9 p.m. for only $25! You won’t find a better midweek lift ticket deal anywhere in the Northwest!

Open 9 am - 9 pm
2019-01-10 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States

Backcountry Fest
2019-01-18 13:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Backcountry Festival, presented by Three Creeks Brewing Co., returns to Hoodoo on Jan. 18-19 with the largest selection of 2019 AT equipment on site to demo in the Northwest! Seminars, industry pros, live music, beer garden and races are scheduled throughout the day. The interactive displays on the snow will show what it takes to outfit yourself with the best backcountry hardgoods and accessories, while providing you with critical safety seminars. Test the best fat bikes, skies, boots, bindings and light weight goods for 2019.
Pack your snow tent and 800-fill sleeping bag and camp out for two full nights of backcountry culture at its finest. Over the two-day festival, you’ll experience live music, races, demos, clinics, snow camping and a Three Creeks Brewing Co. beer garden. Trophies and prizes for top 2 male and female in each race.
Kids can earn their Junior Ranger Snow Badge by participating in the four levels of winter science and wildlife.
This is your chance to celebrate every form of human powered touring into the backcountry. Whether you ride, glide, slide, bike, run or walk into the backcountry, you won’t want to miss BC Fest 2019.

FRIDAY, JAN. 18

1-9 pm: Snow camp set up:

Bring everything you would need to snow camp in the backcountry but set up next to the Hoodoo lodge. There will be a clearly marked area and of course close to the action. Fees apply and vehicles must park in designated overnight parking area.

3-9 pm: Three Creeks Brewing Company Beer Garden on the patio
4-9 pm: Fire pit on the patio
5-9 pm: DJ on the patio

SATURDAY, JAN. 19

7:30 am: Sunrise Burn and Turn

Meet at Orange Space Station Tent. Depart approximately 8 am
Take off at tent – Up far right on Headwall – up far right on Schutes schute – up Far Left on Dive to top. Ski down.

7-9 am: Vendor arrival and setup
9 am – 2:30 pm: 2019 Gear Demo and registration:

Scarpa, La Sportiva, G3, Black Diamond, Dynafit, Deviation, DPS

9 am – 2 pm: Gear Demo:

Berg’s Ski and Snowboard shop, Blazin Saddles and Crows Feet Commons will be onsite to demo gear

10 am – 4 pm Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit Beacon Search

Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit invites experienced avalanche beacon users to come practice on our beacon course. CMRU will provide single beacon, and multiple beacon scenarios. Course is for experienced beacon users only. Stop by the CMRU tent in the Hoodoo bowl between 1000a and 400p with your beacon, probe, shovel. We will point you to our course location. Also at the CMRU tent, come see examples of personal back country travel safety gear and pointers to local courses specializing in avalanche training.

10 am – 2pm: Junior Snow Ranger certification

Become a Jr. Snow Ranger table – Activity book, badge and give-away items
Pelts, skulls and scat table
Snow Science table – snow crystal exploration, blubber hand and cozy critters, frozen bubbles
Games/Activities table – Animal Ambulation
Snowshoe demos., snowshoe hokey pokey
Free, no registration needed

10 am: Blazin’ Saddles Fat Bike Course

Circle course set up in bowl for bikers to test their agility skills over obstacles and around banks.

2 pm: All comers Battle into the Backcountry

Registration forms in Mtn Hardware Space Station Tent. All human powered ways of entering the backcountry are invited to participate in a short uphill and downhill race.
Ascend Easy Rider, follow purple arrows to top for transition
Descend Blue Valley.

2:30 pm: Awards handed out upon completion of race.

TCBC Pint Glass for top placers plus additional prizes from Pine Mountain Sports and Backcountry Gear

2 pm: Backcountry Travel Prep and Decision Making and Mock Tour Travel in the BC

Know before you go? What do you need to take? Why and how? This presentation will help you prepare for a trip into avalanche terrain by discussing how we prepare for and make decisions while in the backcountry.
Pre trip research and planning will allow you to find the best snow while taking into consideration avalanche potential. Topics will include:
General trip planning and proper training needed for touring.
Group management and to try and control human factors.
Key gear for touring.
Tools to identify avalanche terrain, understanding avalanche reports and information about snowpack.
Setting up emergency response plans.
Delve into the AIARE Avalanche Field book and how to better use this tool to help make any day in the backcountry a success. The presentation will conclude with a trip up the lift (lift ticket required) for mock tour focusing on identifying avalanche terrain and discuss how to decide what to ski based on the day’s report and observations.

1-9 pm: Three Creeks Brewing Company Beer Garden on the patio
3-9 pm: Fire pit on the patio

5-6 pm: Know Before You Go travel prep for families and teens: Located in the South Lodge

Corvallis Mountain Rescue and the Santiam Pass Ski Patrol will be presenting a free, family-oriented Know Before You Go avalanche awareness presentation upstairs in the South Lodge from 5-6 PM Saturday evening. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you and your family can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches

5:30-9 pm: Alder Street All-Star Band on the patio

Coming back to Hoodoo for their third time, Alder Street is boot-stompin’, gritty and bourbon flavored entertainment. The band draws its inspiration from a variety of sources, evinced by original tunes that break the mold of traditional bluegrass, and reprises ranging from Iron Maiden to Bill Monroe.

MLK Weekend
2019-01-19 - 2019-01-21 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
MLK Weekend at Hoodoo Ski Area
Lift schedule
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Peak rates apply.

Peak Sports Bus to Hoodoo
2019-01-26 06:15 - 16:00 | Peak Sports Corvallis, 207 NW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Leave the driving to us! The Hoodoo bus will load at 6:15 a.m. at Peak Sports in Corvallis, drive you to Hoodoo Ski Area for a day of adventure and depart for Corvallis at 4 p.m.
Prices:
Bus + Lift Ticket (all ages) = $65
Bus + Autobahn Tubing Park Pass = $43
Bus ticket only = $25
Stop by Peak Sports in Corvallis or call 541-754-6444 to sign up!

Women's Clinic
2019-01-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Hoodoo’s Women’s Clinic will include an emphasis on camaraderie and skill improvement in a positive atmosphere that maximizes learning. Grab a gal pal and join some fellow fun, ski-minded ladies for this two hour clinic. The only thing serious about this group is its passion for skiing, laughter and willingness to learn to be a better skiers.
Dates:
Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 17.
Deadline for registration is the day before each session.

Rates:
Lesson Only – $40
Lesson and Lift Ticket – $50
Lesson, Lift Ticket and Rental – $60
Advanced Group: 10 a.m. – Noon
This clinic time is for expert skiers looking to ski off-piste and/or refine their skills in more challenging terrain and snow conditions.
Intermediate Group: 1-3 p.m.
This clinic time is for intermediate skiers who are able to ski blue square intermediate terrain.
Each package includes a technical equipment overview and instructions catered to help you ski with confidence. For more information, contact the Ski & Ride School at srsoffice@hoodoo.com or call 541-822-3799, ext. 6510.

Friday Night Music Series
2019-02-01 17:30 - 20:30 | 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Enjoy live music in the lodge at Hoodoo Ski Area on Friday evenings, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Feb. 1 – The Muddy Souls
Feb. 8 – Three Fingered Jack
Feb. 15 – The Muddy Souls
Feb. 22 – The New Iberians Zydeco Blues Band
March 1 – Corwin Bolt and the Wingnuts
March 8 – Jerry Zyback – Blues with standup bass and guitar

Football Watch Party
2019-02-03 15:30 - 19:30 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Hang out at the Hoodoo bar inside the lodge and watch the game on Sunday, Feb. 3. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. We’ll have nachos and wings and our usual selection of beer, mixed drinks and wine to order. Last call will be at the end of the third quarter, but we’ll stay open until the game is over.

The lifts and the Autobahn Tubing Park are open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3.

Winter Carnival
2019-02-09 09:00 - 21:00 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Winter Carnival is the premiere event of the Hoodoo Ski Area season and a day full of free activities. A tradition at Hoodoo for decades, this full-day celebration includes a number of free events (no lift ticket required): ax throwing booth, frisbee golf, musical chairs, a three-legged obstacle race, a team tube race, a hula-hoop contest, a fly-athalon, a pie eating contest, a ski javelin throw, an archery contest, a Hoodoo employee snow sculpture contest and bingo. The lifts are open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. There’s always a special dinner menu, the Dummy Downhill contest, the annual torchlight descent and professional fireworks on the mountain. Peak rates apply.
Dummy Downhill participants: Download and complete the registration form, bring it to the main office or email to julie@hoodoo.com before Feb. 9.
Schedule of Events

10 am – Noon: Face Painting. Lodge lobby, near rental shop.
11 am: Musical Chairs – Near patio area. No sign up needed.
11:30 am – 12:15 pm: Hula Hoop Contest. Age groups: 6-9, 9-12 and 13+. Near patio area. No sign up needed.
Noon – 12:30 pm: Tube Contest. Near patio area. No sign ups needed.
Noon – 1 pm: Frisbee Golf. Near patio area. No sign ups needed.
Noon – 2:30 pm: Ax Throwing Booth. South lodge area. No sign up needed.
Noon – 2:30 pm: Bottle Knockdown. South lodge area. No sign up needed.
1 pm: Three Legged Obstacle Race. Ages 7+, teams of two.Near patio area. No sign up needed.
1-3 pm: Face Painting. Lodge lobby, near rental shop.
2 pm: Pie Eating Contest – Open to all ages. 48 participants maximum. Sign up at main office.
3 pm: Dummy Downhill – Download and complete the registration form, bring it to the main office or email to julie@hoodoo.com before Feb. 9.
4:30 pm: Bonfire. Bowl area.
5-6 pm: Face Painting. Lodge lobby, near rental shop.
5 pm: Awards Presentation. Fireplace room. For Dummy Downhill, Employee Sculptures and Employee Costume Contest
5 pm: Bingo. Fireplace room.
5-9 pm: Prime Rib Buffet. $25 per person, all you care to eat. Fireplace room.
5:30-9 pm: Live music by Tone Red. Second floor inside main lodge.
8 pm: Torchlight Descent participants report to front of ski patrol area. Sign up at main office before 5 pm. Must be advanced skiers, boarders, bikers and trikkers. Ages 12 and under can participate with a parent.
8:30 pm: Lifts stop running
8:40 pm: Torchlight Descent
9 pm: Fireworks

Presidents Weekend
2019-02-16 - 2019-02-18 | Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Presidents Weekend at Hoodoo Ski Area
Lift schedule
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Peak rates apply.
