Hoodoo’s Wintervention event series kicked off on Nov. 15 in Sisters before heading to General Duffy’s Annex in Redmond on Nov. 22 — where a crowd gathered shoulder to shoulder for contests, trivia and prize giveaways.

“It’s amazing,” said Lauren Wenzel, a bar manager for Hoodoo who attended the event. “It’s so much tun to feel all the Hoodoo love.”

The event was sponsored by dozens of businesses, including Avid Cider Co., KRXF 92.9 FM, Three Creeks Brewing, Blackstrap, Black Butte Ranch and others.

The sponsors, Wenzel said, donated prizes to Hoodoo specifically for the Wintervention series, which will give away roughly $50,000 worth of gear by the time it finishes up in January.

Wenzel said the series was a fun way to get pumped up for the snow season at Hoodoo.

Hoodoo will host events both in the Willamette Valley and on the east side of the Cascades every Tuesday at venues including Avid Cider, the Barn, Bierstein and two more events at General Duffy’s in Redmond — on Dec. 13 and Jan. 10.

Additionally, Wenzel said Hoodoo is still looking to fill positions on the hill. Nearly all departments are hiring, she said.

The opening date for Hoodoo is still to be determined, but Wenzel said to check back at skihoodoo.com for details on an opening day announcement, job openings and details on Wintervention.