85-Year-Old Man Rules the Pond Skim at Breckenridge, CO For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine, smiles, bikinis, bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. Many resorts across the country host a pond skimming competition, and the roots of the tradition can be traced back to the 1920s. It is always one of the premier events of the season as contestants try to impress the crowd […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 17, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bachelor Mountain Resort, OR, Will Ring Out 23/24 Season with North American Pond Skimming Champs Mount Bachelor Mountain Resort, Oregon, is ringing out the 23/24 season with a fun weekend that sees the return of its annual North American Pond Skimming Championships. On Sunday, May 26, the resort will have its final day of the 23/24 season, featuring the epic 100-foot long pond. Be quick though as only 100 registered skimmers will be able to […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2024 0 Comments
RESCHEDULED: 32nd Annual Cushing Crossing Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, on May 11 The Original Pond-Skim Event will take place on May 11 Updated: 5/2/24—Due to the incoming weather this weekend, Palisades Tahoe, California, has decided to RESCHEDULE its annual Cushing Crossing Pond Crossing and Spring Music Series featuring DJ Logic to Saturday, May 11. All the details below will remain the same. The Pond Skim is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 I drove to Purgatory, Colorado, on Saturday, April 13, on the Million Dollar Highway, probably one of the most scenic drives in Colorado from Ouray to Silverton. The road snakes along cliff sides with no guard rails to give drivers incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. The sun was shining without […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 21, 2024 0 Comments
Five Peaks Music Series & Annual Pond Skim at Breckenridge, CO Breckenridge, Colorado, is thrilled to announce the new Five Peaks Music Series lineup coming to the slopes of Peak 8 the weekend of April 27-28, along with the return of its annual “Splash into Spring” Pond Skim presented by KONA Big Wave. The Five Peaks Music Series will feature Ghostland Observatory, the Lil Smokies, and Jayceeoh. The weekend will also feature […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory Resort, CO, Announces Pond Skim & Weekend Opening Plans 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Shares Spring Events Through Memorial Day With late-season storms and more bluebird days on the way, Palisades Tahoe, California, is an unparalleled spring destination, boasting the longest skiing and riding season in Lake Tahoe. There is much to love about spring at Palisades Tahoe, from the corn snow and crazy events to live music and après afternoons, once again proving why the resort is the official […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Almost A Century of Fun: A Brief History of Pond Skimming For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine and smiles, bikinis and bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. People have been using skis or variations of skis dating thousands of years back for transportation, hunting, and recreation. The concept of water skiing and skimboarding came to fruition in the early 1920s. So when did these all get […] Brains John Cunningham | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
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