July 2, 2026

Santa on Skis

By Jamie Kauffold | Dec. 17, 2022

How can you top skiing with the man in the big red suit on Christmas? Skiing with Santa for free! Head to Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire from 9am-4:30pm on Christmas Day. Donations of gently-used winter clothing and household items, plus non-perishable foods, will be collected for local food pantries. Details at shantycreek.com/event/ski-free-santa-2.

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