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As ski season winds down, Purgatory Resort, Colorado, bids farewell to winter with the annual Pond Skim event on April 14. While Sunday also marks the end of daily operations, Purgatory will remain open for the following weekends: April 19 – 21 and April 26 – 28. Also new this season, weekend operations at Purgatory will now include Fridays.
A beloved tradition at Purgatory since 2001 promises thrills and spills as skiers and snowboarders attempt to “skim” across a pool of icy water with live music and beer from Durango’s own Ska Brewing. Prizes are awarded for the best skim, best wipeout and best costumes.
Event Details
What:
Pond Skim
When:
April 14 from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Ski Beach at Purgatory Resort
(#1 skier place, Durango, CO 81301)
Sign-ups:
- Space is limited. The first 100 people to sign up are in.
- Sign up inside the ticket office at the will call desk on the day of the event starting at 9:30am.
- $15 entry fee.
- Must be at least 12 years old.
- A signed waiver is required. If you are under 18, your parent must be there to sign the waiver.
Prizes:
- Best skim — male and female
- Best wipeout
- Best costumes
- Adult (37-64) | $749
- Young Adult (30-36) | $649
- Young Adult (25-29) | $549
- Young Adult (19-24) | $449
- Youth (13-18) |$349
- Senior (65+) | $549
