Still trying to break in the sled and read about all the road closures and avy potential. Looking for my best option for Saturday coming from Portland area.
www.hoodoo.com reports that they will be open on Saturday, meaning...you should be able to get to Ray-Benson. BUT----I wouldn't expect it to be plowed. So, parking could be very interesting AND they are requiring that ALL VEHICLES chain up.
BTW - do not park in the HooDoo parking lots. They plow their own lots for skiers and snow-play--due to a pre-arranged agreement with the FS. Your snow-park is no good there and you will be asked to leave.
just a note that we did ride from sunriver area towards cultus yesterday and it was bottomless powder about 10 miles up the road with lots of stuck sledders. I would not attempt to ride from anywhere high this weekend as it will be too deep and lots of work, and yes I do love the deep stuff but this is the real thing when you get stuck. lots of gas consumption too, go low!