Ho, Ho, Snow: Santa’s Helpers Get Jolly on the Slopes

Santa and his helpers hit the ski slopes to spread some holiday cheer on Sunday.

Snowboarder Jaden Bao, 12, of South Portland, Maine, catches some air while participating in Santa Sunday, the 16th annual charity fundraising event at the Sunday River ski resort, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Newry, Maine. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

NEWRY, Maine — Santa and his helpers hit the ski slopes to spread some holiday cheer on Sunday.

All told, a mob of 150 right jolly ol' elves hopped on skis and snowboards for the 16th annual Skiing Santas event at Sunday River ski resort.

The event serves as a festive kickoff to the holiday season.

A snowboarder and skiers dressed as Santa bring the holiday spirit to the Sunday River ski resort, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Newry, Maine. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty