Whistler's Dress Like Santa Day takes place this year on Dec. 17. (photo: Whistler Blackcomb/Facebook/Emmanual Mendes Dos Santos - www.coastphoto.com)

Saturday, Dec. 17 is Santa Day at Whistler

Whistler (BC), Canada –Whistler Blackcomb’s annual “Dress like Santa Day” will take place on Saturday, December 17. A free lift ticket will be awarded to the first 75 people to check in at the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain in full Santa or Mrs. Claus attire.

Whistler's Dress Like Santa Day takes place this year on Dec. 17. (photo: Whistler Blackcomb/Facebook/Emmanual Mendes Dos Santos - www.coastphoto.com)
Whistler's Dress Like Santa Day takes place this year on Dec. 17. (photo: Whistler Blackcomb/Facebook/Emmanual Mendes Dos Santos - www.coastphoto.com)

To qualify, skiers and snowboarders must arrive dressed in their very best Santa or Mrs. Claus costume.  The costume must include red or black pants or a skirt for Mrs. Claus, a red jacket with white trim, a black belt, a beard for Santa and of course, a Santa or Mrs. Claus hat. The meeting time for all Santa and Mrs. Claus participants is 8 a.m. on the patio of the Garibaldi Lift Company at the base of Whistler Mountain. One free lift ticket per person will be awarded to the first 75 people who meet full costume requirements.

All Santa and Mrs. Clauses will upload the Fitzsimmons Express at 8:30 a.m., continue up Garbanzo Express, then ride or ski to the bottom of the Emerald Express as a group for a photo opportunity. After the photos, a draw will take place at the bottom of the Emerald Express where participating Santa’s and Mrs. Clauses will have a chance to win additional prize packages. After the photo, all are free to enjoy their day on the mountains.

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No registration is necessary for this event. Season pass holders who participate will receive a one-day lift ticket valid for one free day this January.

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