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.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 All ages
See more other Christmas activities near Reno
Plan Your Visit
Hours
10:30 am – 2:00 pm.
Food & Drink
A hot chocolate bar is set up at the Totem Pole near the bottom of Kit Carson Bowl.
Location
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.
Links & Contact
Run by Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
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.
Browse Christmas in Reno
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.