Willamette Pass gets 3 feet in 24 hours
OAKRIDGE, Ore. -- First chair, two days in a row? Technically possible. If you do it: Report it.
Willamette Pass Resort opens for the ski season Friday. Hoodoo opens Saturday.
Snow coverage had been limited at Willamette Pass, but lower mountain runs were skiable, according to Randy Rogers with Willamette Pass.
Then record snows hit the mountain, he said.
"Willamette Pass Resort received 3 feet of snow over the past 24 hours," Rogers wrote in an e-mail. "Blizzard conditions have existed, challenging mountain operations crews trying to prepare for the first day of operations."
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The Twilight and Sleepy Hollow lifts will start at 9 a.m. Friday. No word yet on whether Eagle Peak and Peak 2 will open this weekend. Night skiing, nordic skiing and tubing are not scheduled at this time.
Rogers said al vehicles crossing the pass are required to carry chains.
Elsewhere in the region, Mount Bachelor is operating two lifts and Hoodoo Ski Area plans to open Saturday.
The following is a press release courtesy of Hoodoo Ski Area
After the recent storm dumped several inches of snow across the Pacific Northwest, Hoodoo Ski Area will commence its 2008-2009 season on Saturday, Dec. 20.
In preparation for the rest of the season, at least three of Hoodoo's five ski lifts will be open from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Autobahn -- Hoodoo's popular tubing park with up to 20 runs, more than 250 tubes and an automated tube tow -- will remain closed until more snow falls.
As one of Oregon's oldest and most centrally located ski areas, Hoodoo continues to be a popular winter destination for skiers, snowboarders and winter sports enthusiasts throughout the Pacific Northwest. With a base of 4,668 feet, a summit of 5,703 feet and a vertical rise of 1,035 feet, Hoodoo offers a fun and challenging environment for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels.
Since opening in 1938, Hoodoo has evolved into a full-service mountain resort with more than 800 skiable acres, 30 alpine trails, three quad lifts, one triple chair, one double chair, two tow ropes and one carousel. Hoodoo also offers also offers air board, snow bike and snow scooter rentals. Night skiing is held from 4 p.m - 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the season.
Hoodoo's spacious lodge includes a rental and repair shop, ski shop, Deli, Pizza Pub, Bar/Lounge, lockers, showers, as well as overnight car and RV sites. Parking is free for Hoodoo guests and Snopark permits are available for the nearby snow parks. Overnight parking is by Hoodoo parking permit only.
Hoodoo is known for its many, family friendly events and activities, including our upcoming New Year's Eve party, complete with demos, live music, fireworks and skiing until midnight. For a full list of upcoming events, go to www.Hoodoo.com/events.htm
