Park City Mountain in Utah starts us off strong with a compilation of some crashes and some makes, but the crashes in particular are worth looking at.
Right around the middle is an exceptional crash--and splash--made by a bold skier in bright pink (or is it red?) who skims across the pond on his back. Hey, at least he had goggles on. Watch below.
There's no party like a Pond Skim party! Thanks to everyone who came, skimmed, splashed, and cheered at our 3rd Annual Pond Skim! pic.twitter.com/83nb74jtM8
— Park City Mountain (@PCski) April 14, 2024
Honorable mention to the first crash, as well. Water hurts on your skin even though it is "just" water.
I have not personally gotten hurt from a pond skim, but when I lived in Hawai'i there was a massive high dive at the local University. Even though it was the go-to activity for a couple months with my friends, I learned pretty quick that when water is still, and you're coming at it with a high speed, it leaves a mark.
So, respect to the skimmers.
Solitude, also in Utah, released a video purely to celebrate the best crash.
"You asked for a jump, and we added a jump. Your 23/24 Solitude Pond Skim Beach Party best crash." Watch below.
You asked for a jump, and we added a jump. Your 23/24 Solitude Pond Skim Beach Party best crash.
— Solitude Mountain Resort (@SolitudeMTN) April 14, 2024
: @GoPro #GoPro pic.twitter.com/vN07f5jpYH
Even though it's just water, it still looked painful. Anytime there's a yardsail (this counts, I think, because his ski came off) you have to imagine there was some sort of bruise the next day.
Crash reels are, perhaps, as much of a tradition as pond skims themselves.
There are plenty more pond skims happening this season before resorts close until next winter. So, here's to hoping everyone who participates gets a good skim. And, if they don't, here's to hoping someone gets it on video.
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