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Winter fun abounds near Sisters

Whether your pleasure is blasting down the slopes on skis or a snowboard or trekking through the forests on cross-country skis or snowshoes, the Sisters area will fulfill all your desires for winter adventure.

Alpine Skiing at Hoodoo Mountain Resort
Hoodoo has been serving local skiers since 1938. It offers a family-friendly, neighborly environment — and some great runs.

Hoodoo’s top elevation is 5,703 feet and almost two-thirds of its 800 skiable acres face due north. This makes for excellent snow conditions that complement 1,035 feet of vertical drop. For more information visit www.hoodoo.com or call 541-822-3799 or the 24-hour snow phone at 541-822-3337.

Mount Bachelor
A little farther afield is Mt. Bachelor, offering world-class destination skiing, featuring 3,365 feet of vertical drop over varied terrain suitable for all levels of skill. For more information visit www.mtbachelor.com or call 800-892-2442. Call 541-382-7888 for snow report.

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Hoodoo offers 15.8 kilometers of groomed trails. The Nordic center has rental gear for conventional skiing and skating. Mt. Bachelor has 56 kilometers of Nordic skiing on 12 trails.

children playing in snow caveCorbett Sno Park
Located 15 miles west of Sisters off Highway 20/126 on the way to Hoodoo Mountain Resort. There’s a six-mile trail around Island Lake offering some nice scenery. Mixed corridor for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers.

Ray Benson Sno Park
About one mile from Hoodoo, offering a variety of trails for winter sports. Dog teams, skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, skijorers all enjoy this popular winter Sno Park. A large shelter in the parking area has a wood burning stove and the Forest Service stocks plenty of wood for winter visitors.

Parks require Sno Park permits (daily or seasonal). Available at
Hoodoo, Black Butte Ranch, land Eurosports in Sisters.

The North Loop Trail covers four miles through scenic forest. The South Loop Trail out of Benson Sno Park leads to Brandenburg shelter and a six-mile scenic snowshoe or cross-country trek.

Santiam Sno Park
Across the highway from the Hoodoo entrance road (off Highway 20/126). A popular sledding area with nearby trails for skiers and snowshoers.

Tubing
Both Hoodoo and Mt. Bachelor offer tubing facilities that make for a safe, fun family outing. Hoodoo’s Autobahn Tube Area is located at the base of Hayrick Mountain and offers some spectacular views.

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