Bolton, VT – On Sunday, Dec. 15, skiers and riders who arrive at Bolton Valley dressed head to toe in official Kris Kringle attire will ski and ride the Vermont resort for free that day. This challenge is not for the faint of heart—a red hat won’t cut it. Guests must be dressed in the complete Santa package to earn the free lift ticket. Each year there are at least two dozen Santa sightings on the mountain during Skiing Santa Day.

In addition, skiers and riders can cash in on $25 lift tickets, valid from opening day, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 (weather permitting), through Christmas Day. These special discounted lift tickets must be pre-purchased online and will not be available at the ticket window.

With more than a foot of natural snow received thus far this season, Bolton Valley is ready to kick off the 2013-14 season with these special deals. There is no limit as to how many tickets a skier or snowboarder may purchase; however, these $25 lift tickets are on sale only through Sunday, Dec. 15.

After purchasing the discounted lift tickets online, print out the voucher to redeem a lift ticket. Pre-paid vouchers may be presented at Guest Services in the resort’s base lodge and exchanged for a lift ticket for that day.

A special Happy Holidays Lodging Package also is available for the 12 days before Christmas, from Dec. 13 through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2013 from $65 per person per night. The package includes a slopeside hotel room for two for one night and a day of skiing. A continental breakfast and access to the Sports Center with indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, also are included with the package. For details, visit www.boltonvalley.com.