Santa’s Slaying Powder in Colorado Ski Country USA

The jolly old elf brought lots of early Christmas snow to CSCUSA resorts

 

While the Christmas holiday is just a few days away, Santa Claus has already been spotted making turns at resorts throughout Colorado Ski Country USA. It’s no wonder—he’s been delivering an early Christmas present, in the form of snow. It’s piling up, and resorts are gearing up for a great Christmas week.

Here are just a few places where Santa’s been spotted recently. We have it on good authority he’ll put in another couple appearances before he has to get to work this weekend:

Arapahoe Basin

Santa dropped by Arapahoe Basin to take a few turns telemarking, a form of skiing where the heel is free from the bindings. We hear Santa will be taking a few more runs to double check his naughty-or-nice list on Christmas Eve morning.

Santa likes to tele at Arapahoe Basin
Santa likes to tele at Arapahoe Basin

Granby Ranch

Skiers and riders at Granby Ranch can look forward to skiing with Santa in the afternoon of December 23rd and again during night skiing. He’ll even be giving out candy canes!

Loveland Ski Area

Skiing Santa will visit Loveland Ski Area on December 24th and 25th. He’ll hit the slopes at Loveland Basin and Loveland Valley with treats for children of all ages. ​

Monarch Mountain

Santa is also expected to be at Monarch Mountain resort, near Salida, on Christmas Eve morning. Little ones (with lift tickets or a season pass) are invited to hang out with Santa as he skis the mountain and spreads Christmas cheer.

Purgatory

Santa and Mrs. Claus have been spotted at Purgatory this season as well. Kids of all ages can also enjoy the Inferno Mountain Coaster, guided snowshoe tours, and the tubing hill, which all open for the season Christmas Eve.

Santa makes a few turns at Purgatory near Durango, CO
Santa makes a few turns at Purgatory near Durango, CO

Steamboat

In Steamboat, powder-covered slopes all converge at the new Skeeter's Ice Rink. The newly-updated Steamboat Square is the perfect place for après activities like ice skating. The rink is free to the public with their own skates and skate rentals are available.

Skaters enjoy the new Skeeter's Ice Rink at the Steamboat Square.
Skaters enjoy the new Skeeter's Ice Rink at the Steamboat Square.

(Santa was caught on camera in Steamboat delivering LOTS of early-season powder to all the nice skiers and riders. Hit play below:)

Sunlight Mountain Resort

At Sunlight, Santa Claus, the one and only person in the world allowed to load the lifts without a valid season pass, was seen making good on Sunlight Mountain Resort's Free Pass For Santa Claus policy. The jolly ole fellow visited Sunlight the weekend that the resort celebrated 55 years of operation in Glenwood Springs. Free hot cocoa for the kids.

Santa skis with kids at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs, CO.
Santa skis with kids at Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs, CO.

Sarah Beatty, APR

Director of Communications, Colorado Ski Country USA

 

 

Get updates in your mailbox

By clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy.

About Colorado Ski Country USA

Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) is the not-for-profit trade association representing Colorado’s 21 ski and snowboard resorts. CSCUSA is the global voice of the Colorado ski industry. The Association’s primary functions are concentrated in marketing, public policy and public relations. Information about CSCUSA and its members can be found at www.ColoradoSki.com, on FacebookInstagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Contact

3773 Cherry Creek North Drive Suite 955 Denver, CO 80209

303-837-0793

sarah@coloradoski.com

www.coloradoski.com