{"id":3406,"date":"2026-04-09T19:24:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/?p=3406"},"modified":"2026-04-09T19:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:24:45","slug":"pond-skimming-the-epic-end-to-the-ski-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipskis.com\/blog\/pond-skimming-the-epic-end-to-the-ski-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Pond Skimming: The Epic End to the Ski Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Updated April 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring is here, and there’s no better way to close out the ski season than pond skimming. The premise is simple: ride down the hill as fast as you can and try to ski or snowboard across a pool of icy water at the bottom. The result? Pure, glorious chaos and one of the most fun days you’ll have all season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pond Skimming Costumes? Heck Yeah!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From bikinis to full-on onesies, pond skimming is as much a costume contest as it is an athletic event. The more creative (and hilarious) the better. Imagine the glory of skimming across the pond as a giant pizza. Pure podium potential! Resorts often hand out extra points (and serious bragging rights) for the best-dressed competitor, so don’t hold back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond Distance: Tricks and Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pond skimming requires a delicate balance of speed, technique, and a little bit of luck. Sure, distance is king, but don’t forget about style points! Experienced skimmers use the water as a launchpad for epic tricks. Check out this epic video of a flip after making it past the pond at Solitude Mountain Resort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@solitudemountain<\/a> Alternate angle of our 2023 Pond Skim Winner! #GoPro<\/a> #SolitudeMountain<\/a> #PondSkim<\/a> #PondSkimming<\/a> #fyp<\/a> \ud83c\udfa5: @gopro \u266c original sound – Solitude Mountain Resort<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>