It’s time to get wet and wild at Big Sky Resort’s Pond Skim 2017.
It’s sad that the winter ski season is drawing to a close, but the finale event on Saturday, April 15 is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Ski, skim and soak up the sunshine on the Ambush Headwall near the base of the Mountain Village.
Brave souls dressed in outlandish costumes (encouraged) ski the headwall of Ambush and attempt to skim across a pond of water on their snowboard or skis. Attempted tricks into the pond are always fan-favorites.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Basecamp building in the plaza. Skimming begins at 2 p.m. The event, sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, is limited to 100 registrants, all of whom must wear costumes. The event is not judged, but the audience indicates favorites with their raucous applause.
Registration is $25 per person. Spectating is free. Every skimming participant will receive a colored plastic retro visor.
Ramcharger chairlift will operate until 5 p.m. for Sunset Saturday. The other chairlifts will close as usual at 4 p.m.
Live music by Milton Menasco & The Big Fiasco will play in the Mountain Village plaza that day from 3:30 – 5 p.m. The reggae, rock, country and funk band from Bozeman will keep the party rolling and the crowd dancing.
The events on April 15 draw hundreds of spectators – so we strongly encourage carpooling to the resort.
Don’t miss out on one of the most fun winter celebrations in Montana. Grab your shades, skis and water wings and celebrate spring skiing the Big Sky way.
For more information on Pond Skim 2017, please visit bigskyresort.com/pondskim.