Pond Skimming Picture Bonanza

As the snow melts, resorts everywhere are celebrating the end of the season with the time-tested tradition of pond skimming. Enjoy these hilarious photos of the costumed, intoxicated antics of spring.

Author:: Skiingmag.com Editors
Publish date:: Apr 28, 2009

Whitefish 4th Annual Skim

Big Sky Double Pond

Double Pond Close Up

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Shiver me timbers...thar she blows...arrr...

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Vail hosts the World Pond Skimming Championships on April 18 during their Spring Back to Vail festival. With two season passes to the winner, the level of ludicrous outfits and ingenious new ways to cross the water is high. With 100 feet to skim, a kicker entrance, hundreds of beer-swilling spectators (and competitors) packed into days of free concerts and spring partying, this is one pond skim festival you don’t want to miss. The pond-skimming is limited to a field of 75, so register online if you want to do it. Photo courtesy of Thomas H. Green/Vail Resorts

The ski season may be winding down, but that means that pond-skimming season is just beginning. We’ve got tips on how to become a pond-skimming pro and what ski resorts host the best ponds and spring festivals to display your newfound prowess. —Brigid Mander

Pond Skim

Julia Mancuso and Skiing Magazine offer tips on pond skimming, including this one: Style conquers substance...abuse.

Pond Skim

Private Lessons

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