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