Oregon · best time to ski · updated 2026-11-07
Best time to ski Hoodoo
From Bend / Salem via US 20 (Santiam Pass). Status: Likely not open yet (resorts here usually open around Dec 5, an estimate).
Quick answer
Quietest: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, especially in March. Busiest: Saturdays, plus Christmas to New Year's.
This week at Hoodoo
SatNot open
SunNot open
MonNot open
TueNot open
WedNot open
ThuNot open
FriNot open
Crowds by day of the week
Typical non-holiday weeks this season, from the SkiWhen crowd model.
Holidays and school breaks to know
| Period | Dates | Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Winter break (OR) | Dec 21–25 | Quiet |
| Christmas to New Year's | Dec 26–Jan 1 | Packed |
| New Year's weekend | Jan 2–3 | Busy |
| MLK weekend | Jan 16–18 | Busy |
| Presidents' Day weekend | Feb 13–15 | Busy |
| Spring break (est.) (OR) | Mar 22–26 | Quiet |
School break dates marked (est.) are estimates.
Month by month
| Month | Quiet days | Packed days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 18 | 1 |
| January 2027 | 23 | 0 |
| February 2027 | 23 | 0 |
| March 2027 | 27 | 0 |
| April 2027 | 15 | 0 |
Questions skiers ask
When is Hoodoo least busy?
Tuesdays and Wednesdays outside holidays and school breaks, especially in March.
Is Hoodoo busy on weekends?
Yes. Saturday is usually the busiest day of the week at Hoodoo. Arrive before the lifts open or go on a weekday.
When is Hoodoo busiest?
Saturdays, plus christmas to new year's.
Will Hoodoo be busy this weekend?
Check the live 7-day crowd forecast for Hoodoo on SkiWhen. It updates every morning with snow and weather.