(Portland, OR) -- Mt. Hood Skibowl is opening for the season. The ski area announced on Facebook it will start running its chairlifts tomorrow afternoon. Santa is set to hit the slopes this weekend. Mt. Hood Skibowl says Jolly Old St. Nick will be out shredding snow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. After skiing, Santa will be hanging out at the Multorpor Lodge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. both days to pose for photos and spread some holiday cheer.