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Santa Ski Day at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Participants dress up in festive holiday attire and gather for a large group photo near the Lakeview Express. Skiers and snowboarders then join in a mass Santa ski down Kit Carson Bowl and warm up at a hot chocolate bar. The day's festivities conclude with an ugly sweater contest held at Timbers.

What to Expect

Mass Santa ski down the mountain and ugly sweater contest.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

Food & Drink

A hot chocolate bar is set up at the Totem Pole near the bottom of Kit Carson Bowl.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Skiers and snowboarders who enjoy festive dress-up

Vibe

Festive and active

Energy Level

High

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Main Lodge
22222 Mt. Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89511
Reno, NV

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Go all out on your outfit, because only a full Santa suit or head-to-toe holiday wear earns the discounted lift ticket.
  • Buy your discounted lift ticket at the Main Lodge, then head to the Lakeview Express load for the group photo.
  • Get to the Lakeview Express load early for the group photo, since it happens right before the mass Santa ski down.
  • After the ski down, warm up at the hot chocolate bar at the Totem Pole near the bottom of Kit Carson Bowl.
  • Pack your ugliest holiday sweater for the contest at Timbers in the Main Lodge, which wraps up the day.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Discounted lift ticket for skiers dressed as Santa or fully in holiday wear (a Santa hat alone doesn't count), sold at the Main Lodge.
  • Group photo near the Lakeview Express load before the mass Santa ski down.
  • Ugly sweater contest at Timbers in the Main Lodge to finish the day.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I have to wear to get the discounted lift ticket?

You need to be dressed as Santa or completely in holiday wear. A Santa hat alone does not qualify. The tickets are sold at the Main Lodge.

Where do we meet for the group photo?

Meet near the Lakeview Express load at the Main Lodge, just before the mass Santa ski down.

Where's the hot chocolate?

The hot chocolate bar is at the Totem Pole near the bottom of Kit Carson Bowl, right after the ski down.

Is there a costume contest?

Yes. An ugly sweater contest at Timbers in the Main Lodge closes out the day.

Tags

Santa visitsskiingwinter activitiesfamily friendlyholiday traditionseasonal activities

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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team