300 skiing Santas, a Grinch and a tree take to slopes to spread Christmas cheer

Skiers dressed in Santa Claus outfits hit the slopes for charity at the Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, Maine (Robert F Bukaty/AP)

A bunch of Santa lookalikes in the US have taken to the ski slopes to spread some seasonal cheer.

More than 300 jolly ol’ elves – all dressed in red – dashed together down a mountain with white beards and Santa hats flapping in the breeze at the Sunday River ski resort in Maine.