{"id":1862108,"date":"2026-04-02T16:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1862108"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T13:11:23","slug":"its-pond-skimming-season-heres-how-to-set-yourself-up-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1862108","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Pond Skimming Season: Here\u2019s How to Set Yourself Up for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_223465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223465\" style=\"width: 1084px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223465 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.04.11-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pond Skimming\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Riding out the pond. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/missoulian.com\/lifestyles\/recreation\/article_2943f2f0-9cd9-11e2-802d-0019bb2963f4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missoulian.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-2-63702490\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-2-63702490\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTInIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsnPgo8ZGl2IGlkPSJsZC0zMzMwLTk0NzciPjwvZGl2PjxzY3JpcHQ+KGZ1bmN0aW9uKHcsZCxzLGkpe3cubGRBZEluaXQ9dy5sZEFkSW5pdHx8W107dy5sZEFkSW5pdC5wdXNoKHtzbG90OjIwMzM3NjE3MjU0OTAyMTcyLHNpemU6WzAsIDBdLGlkOiJsZC0zMzMwLTk0NzcifSk7aWYoIWQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudEJ5SWQoaSkpe3ZhciBqPWQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudChzKSxwPWQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUocylbMF07ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPSJodHRwczovL2NkbjIuZGVjaWRlLmRldi9fanMvYWpzLmpzIjtqLmlkPWk7cC5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLHApO319KSh3aW5kb3csZG9jdW1lbnQsInNjcmlwdCIsImxkLWFqcyIpOzwvc2NyaXB0PjwvZGl2Pgo=\" data-block=\"2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-1-43289134\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-1-43289134\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Surf\u2019s up, it\u2019s pond skimming season!<\/strong> There\u2019s no better way to wrap up ski season than hucking yourself across a freezing pond of water. There are multiple ways to have a successful pond skim, but either way, this event is guaranteed to be filled with laughs and fun. Whether your goal is to make it all the way to shore or appease the crowd with the gnarliest splash, here are some tips on how to successfully send it at your local pond skim this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/almost-a-century-of-fun-a-brief-history-of-pond-skimming\/\"><strong>Almost a Century of Fun: A Brief History of Pond Skimming<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>As one of the most anticipated events of the season, many resorts draw quite the crowd at their end-of-season splash parties.<\/strong> Pond skims are judged by multiple categories. It all comes down to the contestant who sends it across the pond with the most style, the furthest distance, and the best appearance \u2014 usually a ridiculous costume.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223468\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223468\" style=\"width: 1090px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223468 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGkAQMAAACb1gbdAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADdJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPBshOQAATX6U\/EAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt=\"Pond Skimming Style\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.08.07-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.08.07-AM-min.png?w=1090&amp;ssl=1 1090w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.08.07-AM-min.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.08.07-AM-min.png?resize=768%2C504&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.08.07-AM-min.png?resize=600%2C394&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"420\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223468 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.08.07-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pond Skimming Style\" width=\"640\" height=\"420\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sending it with a stylish spreader. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyvermont.com\/2017\/03\/31\/vermont-pond-skimming-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">happyvermont.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>First things first: it\u2019s important to choose your preferred method of skimming.<\/strong> The options are endless, whether it\u2019s your trusted daily driver, something more eccentric like snowblades or a mono ski, or even the crowd favorite snow bike. If your goal is to make it all the way to shore without splashing, you\u2019ll want to find a nice, fat ski or snowboard with plenty of surface area to carry your speed all the way across. Alternatively, if you\u2019re looking for something more maneuverable to make a splash with, snow blades can be a great option and a real crowd pleaser.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/norwegian-freeskier-completes-world-record-pond-skim-at-summer-only-ski-resort-fonna-norway\/\"><strong><em>Norwegian Freeskier Completes World Record Pond Skim at Summer-Only Ski Resort Folgefonna, Norway<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>After choosing your preferred plank for skimming, it\u2019s time to piece together a show-stopping costume.<\/strong> This is arguably the most important part of the event. The crazier the better. Costumes can range from the classic neon 80s themed onesies to superheroes sporting water wings. The more unique your outfit is, the more crowd appeal it\u2019ll have. Think outside the box \u2014 nothing is off the table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223466\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223466\" style=\"width: 1084px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223466 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGeAQMAAAA+NyIWAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA8GuC\/gABTI86EgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Full Send Pond Skim\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.03.16-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C414&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.03.16-AM-min.png?w=1084&amp;ssl=1 1084w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.03.16-AM-min.png?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.03.16-AM-min.png?resize=768%2C497&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.03.16-AM-min.png?resize=600%2C389&amp;ssl=1 600w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"414\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223466 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.03.16-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C414&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Full Send Pond Skim\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Full-sending it at Keystone\u2019s Pond Skim. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ski.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-successful-pond-skimming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ski.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-1 ai-insert-3-18399340\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" data-insertion-position=\"prepend\" data-selector=\".ai-insert-3-18399340\" data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"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\" data-block=\"3\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Now comes the actual challenge: what to do after hitting the water.<\/strong> Since you\u2019ll quite literally be water skiing, it\u2019s important not to lean too far forward. As you initially build speed towards the pond, resist the urge to speed check. Pond skims are most successful if you fully commit and send it with speed. Once you hit the water, lean back, find your sweet spot, and \u2013 hopefully \u2013 ride it out to the end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>All in all, it\u2019s just skiing.<\/strong> Don\u2019t overthink it! In fact, the more fun you\u2019re having, the more successful you\u2019ll be. The best part about pond skimming is that it\u2019s meant to be ridiculous and a great way to finish out the season by combining solid and liquid H2O.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223467\" style=\"width: 1062px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223467 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"Successful Pond Skim\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.06.21-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"427\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223467 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.06.21-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Successful Pond Skim\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Successful pond skimmer at Winter Park\u2019s Spring Splash! | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/splashpic.blogspot.com\/2019\/05\/winter-park-spring-splash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">splashpic.blogspot.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_223469\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-223469\" style=\"width: 722px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223469 size-full lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAJ3AQMAAAA+lHLBAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAEhJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U5\/gBlUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwDXHpwABl8\/xGwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Pons Skimming Splash\" width=\"640\" height=\"631\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.00.20-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C631&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.00.20-AM-min.png?w=722&amp;ssl=1 722w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.00.20-AM-min.png?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.00.20-AM-min.png?resize=600%2C592&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.00.20-AM-min.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"631\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"wp-image-223469 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-11.00.20-AM-min.png?resize=640%2C631&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pons Skimming Splash\" width=\"640\" height=\"631\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-223469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Incoming face shot at Snowbasin Pond skim. | Image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainluxurylodging.com\/events\/snowbasin-pond-skim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mountainluzurylodging.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riding out the pond. | Image: Missoulian.com Surf\u2019s up, it\u2019s pond skimming season! There\u2019s no better way to wrap up ski season than hucking yourself across a freezing pond of water. There are multiple ways to have a successful pond skim, but either way, this event is guaranteed to be filled with laughs and fun. 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