Spring Series: Pond Skim
Pond Skim registration is full. We can't wait to see you make your splash on Saturday, April 26! See the FAQs below for directions, timing, and Pond Skim rules.
Day-of walk-up registrations will be possible after 11 AM if there are unclaimed online registrations.
Winter's most iconic farewell: Our legendary pond skim returns better than ever to the base of The Bowl on Saturday, April 26th. Put on your best costume and make a splash, whether you’re competing or cheering the skimmers on. The energy follows off-mountain, with après in the Plaza, Friday-Sunday 3-6 PM.
Lift tickets are required. Skiing or snowboarding from the top of Swift Current 6 down Jaywalk is necessary to reach the Bowl—no pedestrian access.
Event Schedule
9:30 - 11 AM
Participant Check In
Mountain Village Plaza outside of Mountain Sports
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Koastle — Live DJ Set
The Bowl
1 PM
Participants load Powder Seeker
1:30 - 3 PM
Pond Skim
The Bowl — Bottom of Powder Seeker
3 PM
Awards Ceremony
The Bowl — Bottom of Powder Seeker
3 - 6 PM
Après in the Mountain Village Plaza
We recommend carpooling or taking public transportation to the mountain, particularly for Pond Skim, as parking will be limited.
No outside alcohol will be permitted. A variety of beverages will be available for sale in The Bowl. Backpacks will be checked upon entry.
Prize Categories
Best Costume
Cowboys, sharks, rubber ducky floaties—go big! Costumes are highly encouraged for all participants.
Biggest Splash
Make it all the way across the pond.
Best Trick
Show us your best tricks off the optional jump into the pond.
Pond Skim FAQs
Pond Skim pre-registration is full.
At 11 AM on Saturday, April 26, any unclaimed spots will be released to day-of registration. We do not anticipate many spots opening.
Those interested in day-of registration may begin queuing at 9:30 AM. You must wait in line—first come, first served. One person in line equals one registration for themselves or a child.
Registration is $35. Registrants will receive a limited edition commemorative towel and the chance to win prizes.
Pond Skim is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome. There will be prize categories for under-18s and over-18s. Participants under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign waivers.
Pond Skim is for fun, and prizes are a bonus for standout runs chosen by our judges. All Pond Skim participants will receive a commemorative towel and additional prizes will be awarded to the contestants that impress us the most. The awards ceremony will take place once all the participants have gone.
The pond will be at the base of Upper Morning Star, downhill from the Powder Seeker lift. Pond Skim participants will ski down Upper Morning Star from the top of Powder Seeker and be stationed above Gun Mount prior to their run.
Registrant check-in is between 9:30 - 11 AM outside of Mountain Sports in the Mountain Village Plaza. Please come to check-in in your costume. Failure to check in by 11 AM will result in your spot being released to walk-up entries. There will be no refunds for unclaimed registrations.
After you check in, all Skimmers will load Powder Seeker at 1 PM. Gather at the bottom of Upper Morning Star with Ski Patrol. You’ll line up in numerical order.
Pond Skim will begin at 1:30 PM. There is an optional feature.
Bring a change of clothes in case you make a splash. We will have a changing space for Skimmers at the Bowl.
Yes, lift tickets or a valid pass are required. There is no walking access to the venue—skiing or snowboarding from the top of Swift Current 6 down Jaywalk is necessary to reach the Bowl.
Yes, lift tickets or a valid pass are required. There is no walking access to the venue—skiing or snowboarding from the top of Swift Current 6 down Jaywalk is necessary to reach the Bowl.
Pond Skim Gear
- Participants must be on full-size alpine skis, telemark skis, monoski, or snowboard—no snow bikes or snow decks allowed
- Helmets are required
- No ski poles
Costumes
- Costumes must be family-friendly—if your costume is deemed inappropriate, you will not be allowed to participate
- Costumes must be firmly secured
- No buffs or face coverings
- No pyrotechnics
- Please bring a change of dry clothes
Skimmer Conduct
- Participants must be fully sober—please celebrate responsibly after your run
- Registrants must check in by 11 AM on April 26. If not, their spot will be released to day-of registration
- Participants must be able to swim
- No inverted maneuvers
Koastle
Koastle, composed of Orange County natives Andy Mueller and Brett Beaudette, are taking the indie-electronic space to a new dimension with their shimmery, experimental taste. Inspired by visionaries like Flume, Odesza and Porter Robinson, these budding musicians strive to deliver an awe-inspiring audio-visual experience unlike anything else. Their music has been supported by publications like Lyrical Lemonade, Early Rising, Fashionably Early, We Found New Music, Chill Nation along with support from artists like The Chainsmokers, Louis the Child, San Holo, Big Gigantic, Two Friends and more.
Spring Series Venues
The Bowl
Bottom of Powder Seeker 6—ski/snowboard access only, lift ticket required.
Mountain Village Plaza
Open to the public, no ticket required.
Montana Jack
21+, no ticket required.
Spring Series
Big Sky Presents: Spring Series. Four weekends of live performances, spring skiing, and the return of Pond Skim.
