PHOENIX — It's officially the holiday season, Phoenix! Even Camelback Mountain is getting into the Christmas spirit thanks to Camelback Santa and some of his trusty elves.
John Cressey, dressed up as Camelback Santa, some elves and around 100 hikers brought a Christmas tree to the top of Camelback Mountain. Even the Grinch joined in on the fun!
If you're brave enough to scale Camelback, you may be able to see the Christmas tree yourself. Take lots of water, fuel and your Santa hat! You might even run into Camelback Santa himself, and if you made the nice list, he may even give you a candy cane!
As for the tree itself, it does get taken down each night and has ornaments made from bird seed hanging on its branches.
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