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Santa takes flight without his reindeer during Santa Skis Free at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN)
Skiers and riders who dressed like Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph or an elf received a free lift ticket at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood during the annual Santa Skis Free day. A Grinch or two were also accepted.
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Santa and his helpers took to the slopes at Alyeska Resort during Santa Skis Free on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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A rider dressed like Santa zips down the Mighty Mite run during Santa Skis Free at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Skiers dressed like Santa ride the high speed quad Glacier Bowl Express to the top of Alyeska Resort during Santa Skis Free at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Santa makes some turns as he skis down the Mighty Mite run at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Rudolph made an appearance during Santa Skis Free at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Skiers and riders dressed as Santa ride the Aerial Tram during Santa Skis Free Day at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Annual Santa Skis Free Day at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Annual Santa Skis Free at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Skiers and riders dressed like Santa ride the high speed quad Glacier Bowl Express to the top of Alyeska Resort during Santa Skis Free at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Turnagain Arm and Chugach Mountains are in the distance. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Santa Skis Free Day at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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Santa Skis Free day at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (Bill Roth / ADN)
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People who dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, or an elf received a free lift ticket during the annual Santa Skis Free Day at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood on Wednesday. A Grinch or two were also accepted. (Bill Roth / ADN)