Ski Resort Pond Skims: Where and When to Skim in 2022
The sport of pond skimming is a ski resort’s way to channel the fun of waterskiing onto the landscape of a mountain. Here’s all you need to know.
Caution: snow is slippery when wet. And by wet … yes, we mean water. Spring skiing can sometimes mean powder, but more often than not, it means warmer weather, the shedding of layers, and the slushiest of snow.
For more than 60 years, ski resorts across the country have celebrated as the sun shines and snow melts. And they do it with pond skimming.
Essentially, pond skimming has skiers and snowboarders launching down a snowy run into a landing zone of water that can vary from actual lakes to water elements built by the resort.
Though, there’s some element of risk, as the incident at the 2018 Copper Mountain Slopesoakers so accurately demonstrated. In other words, come ready to sign a long waiver.
Aside from skiing or riding headfirst into a pit of cold water, it’s a blast. Remember, it’s the journey, not the destination. There are usually crowds of folks in swimsuits, people on the “beach” knocking back cervezas — it’s as summery as you can get in the snowy Mountain West.
2022 Ski Resort Pond Skims
April 2: Crested Butte Resort Pond Skim (CO)
April 2: Park City Pond Skim (UT)
April 3: Purgatory Pond Skim (CO)
April 10: Steamboat Splash Down Pond Skimming Championships (CO)
April 16-17: Pond Skim at Keystone Closing Weekend (CO)
April 24: Winter Park Pond Skim (CO)
May 30: Breckenridge’s Beaver Run “Splash Into Spring” Pond Skim (CO)
June TBD: Skim whenever the snow melts at A-Basin (CO)
Did we mention it’s a competition? Bring your best bag of tricks, consider practicing striking a pose or sticking a landing, and get ready to compete for awards like “biggest air” and “best wipeout.” Costumes are highly encouraged. If you aren’t keen on competing, trust us — you’re still welcome to spectate and enjoy the party.
Don’t forget to register if events require. Grab your swimsuit, floaties, boardshorts, Hawaiian shirt, ski boots, and your coolest-looking shades — we’ll see you out there.
Here’s a taste of all the fun to look forward to:
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Arapahoe Basin Throws Big Birthday Ski Bash to Celebrate 75 Years
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