“I think it really encompasses what this town is. Celebrating Christmas and then celebrating skiing.” 

They might have gotten the idea from a similar ski tree in Telluride but the folks in Ellicottville upped the ante by making theirs twice as big. Standing 31 feet tall and constructed of over 400 skis, it is the largest ski tree in America.  Really like the touch of putting Ullr on top.  If you’re in Western, New York during the holiday season, you should check it out.