Over 200 Santas ski in US resort to raise money for charity

Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, U.S., Dec. 5, 2021. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)

by ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dec 06, 2021 12:02 pm

Santa is back to "sleighing" it on the ski slope.

More than 230 skiing and snowboarding Kris Kringles took to a western Maine resort on Sunday to raise money for charity.

Skiers dressed as Santa Claus ride the lifts to participate in the charity Santa Sunday at Sunday River ski resort in Bethel, Maine, U.S., Dec. 5, 2021. (Reuters Photo)

Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, U.S., Dec. 5, 2021. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)

The jolly ol’ St. Nicks took a break last year because of the global pandemic. But they returned to kick off the ski season in full holiday garb, including white beards, red hats and red outfits.

A sea of red Santa suits descended the mountain, carving wide turns as their beards fluttered in the icy wind. At least one green-costumed Grinch snuck his way into the mix, disguised in Santa’s coat and hat.

The event took place in the western Maine town of Newry, home to the Sunday River Ski Resort, the state’s busiest.

Skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes Sunday at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine, U.S., Dec. 5, 2021. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)

Skiers and snowboarders take part in the annual Santa Ski Run on Santa Sunday at Sunday River in Newry, Maine, U.S., Dec. 5, 2021. (AFP Photo)

Before dashing through the snow, the Santas must all donate a minimum of $20, which helps support local education and recreation programs. The event raised several thousand dollars for the Sunday River Community Fund, a local charity.

Last Update: December 06, 2021 13:36