Crossing the icy pond in style
Splashdown Pond Skim
Apr
12
Sun
Date & Time
Apr. 12, 2026
1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
A spring tradition in Ski Town, U.S.A®., the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships are back and as rowdy as ever. Skiers and riders suit up in their best retro gear and wildest costumes, then send it across an icy pond with style, speed, and a whole lot of commitment.
It’s the ultimate celebration of spring skiing, whether you make it across or make a splash. Spectators can expect big airs, bold moves, and plenty of laughs.
Registration opens April 1.
Schedule of events coming soon.
It’s the ultimate celebration of spring skiing, whether you make it across or make a splash. Spectators can expect big airs, bold moves, and plenty of laughs.
Registration opens April 1.
Schedule of events coming soon.
Apr
12
Sun
Crossing the icy pond in style
Splashdown Pond Skim
Date & Time
Apr. 12, 2026
1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
A spring tradition in Ski Town, U.S.A®., the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships are back and as rowdy as ever. Skiers and riders suit up in their best retro gear and wildest costumes, then send it across an icy pond with style, speed, and a whole lot of commitment.
It’s the ultimate celebration of spring skiing, whether you make it across or make a splash. Spectators can expect big airs, bold moves, and plenty of laughs.
Registration opens April 1.
Schedule of events coming soon.
It’s the ultimate celebration of spring skiing, whether you make it across or make a splash. Spectators can expect big airs, bold moves, and plenty of laughs.
Registration opens April 1.
Schedule of events coming soon.
Schedule, Eligibility, Check-in & Entry Fee
Schedule
9:30am - 11:30am: Participants must check in at the Steamboat tent in Steamboat Square or their spot will be released.
1:00pm: Pond Skim begins, first come, first serve basis
Award Ceremony will be shortly after the conclusion of the skim on the Steamboat Stage
Eligibility
Open, Event Capacity is limited to 75 skimmers. No refunds or transfers once an entry is accepted.
Check-In & Entry Fee
Entry fee is $20 cash, participants MUST check in on the day of the event between 9:30-11:30am and pay their entry fee or their spot will be forfeited to those on the waiting list. Steamboat employees will be eligible for complimentary event entry.
Rules
- You must bring your own skis or board depending on your watercraft preference.
- Costumes are mandatory, private body parts must be fully and securely covered.
- Any length of ski or board permitted, no Snow Bikes.
- ABSOLUTELY no poles allowed on course.
- You must be at least 9 years or older to participate.
- No alcoholic beverages within the race arena – disqualification will be immediate.
- No inversions. Disqualification will be immediate, and you will also be banned from future Pond Skims.
Judging
There is only one division in The Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships. You must outdo all skiers and riders, men and women, children and the elderly if you are to be crowned the champion. Overall scores will be based on the following criteria:
- Costume: 10-point scale
- Distance: 1 points for every 5 feet crossed & 10 points for all the way
- Style: 10-point scale
- Crowd Response: 10-point scale based on the noise meter and overall crowd reaction
- Air: 10-point scale
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