As winter draws closer in Central Oregon, anticipation builds with each passing day. Shorter daylight hours, brisker mornings and fresh snow blanketing the mountains signal the coming of ski season.
Hoodoo Ski Resort is fueling the excitement with Wintervention, a dynamic giveaway series featuring 22 events across nine locations. This year’s series includes a stop at Wild Ride Brewing on Thursday., Nov. 21, from 6-8pm, promising an evening of festivities for winter enthusiasts.
The inspiration for Wintervention dates back 24 years to a “Pray for Snow” party in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, which has since evolved into a multi-county event involving 45 partners, six other resorts and a prize pool worth over $100,000.
“It’s one of the many ways Hoodoo gives back,” says Jennifer Davis, owner of Breaking Free Media and marketing director at Hoodoo Ski Area. “Wintervention is our way of saying thank you to our community. We want to bring people together, fire up the excitement and hope for an epic snow season.”
Hoodoo Ski Resort has long been committed to creating a family-friendly environment that welcomes everyone, from seasoned skiers to newcomers. The free, all-ages Wintervention event features Hoodoo’s mascot Harold the Hodag, alongside his pals Yeti and Sass, providing a fun atmosphere for kids and adults alike. Guests can enjoy Warren Miller movies, complete with blooper reels, and join in winter trivia and “Snowballers Bingo,” for a chance to win big prizes. Proceeds from trivia and bingo help support scholarships for the Snowdays Foundation, a nonprofit that empowers youth through snowboarding.
Prizes up for grabs throughout the series include overnight stays at Black Butte Ranch, skis and snowboards from Tactics, gift cards to Luckey’s Woodsman, overnight stays at Five Pine Lodge, Blackstrap gear and more.
Hoodoo Ski Resort is hoping to open for the 2024-2025 season on Nov. 29, over Thanksgiving weekend, depending on weather conditions. Follow along on Hoodoo’s website and social media for further updates. Hoodoo’s Wintervention series runs until Jan. 9, offering plenty of opportunities for the community to come together, celebrate the season and get ready for another year on the slopes.
This article appears in Source Weekly November 14, 2024.
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