New Location, Earlier Start
Splashdown Pond Skim
Apr
5
Sun
Date & Time
Apr. 5, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
A spring tradition in Ski Town, U.S.A®., the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships are back. 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.
Things will look a little different this year, so here's the scoop:
NEW LOCATION
The Pond Skim will be held in the Rendezvous area outside of Rendezvous Lodge.
You’ll need to ski or ride to access the venue, so plan accordingly and give yourself time to get there before the start.
We highly recommend bringing a backpack with dry clothes… because let’s be honest, there’s a solid chance you’ll need them. Rendezvous Lodge will be open for changing and warming up after your run.
Lift ticket access is required, and participants must be able to ski or ride to and from the venue. Please note: there is no beginner access to this location.
Things will look a little different this year, so here's the scoop:
The Pond Skim will be held in the Rendezvous area outside of Rendezvous Lodge.
You’ll need to ski or ride to access the venue, so plan accordingly and give yourself time to get there before the start.
We highly recommend bringing a backpack with dry clothes… because let’s be honest, there’s a solid chance you’ll need them. Rendezvous Lodge will be open for changing and warming up after your run.
Lift ticket access is required, and participants must be able to ski or ride to and from the venue. Please note: there is no beginner access to this location.
Apr
5
Sun
New Location, Earlier Start
Splashdown Pond Skim
Date & Time
Apr. 5, 2026
11:30 AM — 1:00 PM
A spring tradition in Ski Town, U.S.A®., the Splashdown Pond Skimming Championships are back. 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.
Things will look a little different this year, so here's the scoop:
NEW LOCATION
The Pond Skim will be held in the Rendezvous area outside of Rendezvous Lodge.
You’ll need to ski or ride to access the venue, so plan accordingly and give yourself time to get there before the start.
We highly recommend bringing a backpack with dry clothes… because let’s be honest, there’s a solid chance you’ll need them. Rendezvous Lodge will be open for changing and warming up after your run.
Lift ticket access is required, and participants must be able to ski or ride to and from the venue. Please note: there is no beginner access to this location.
Things will look a little different this year, so here's the scoop:
The Pond Skim will be held in the Rendezvous area outside of Rendezvous Lodge.
You’ll need to ski or ride to access the venue, so plan accordingly and give yourself time to get there before the start.
We highly recommend bringing a backpack with dry clothes… because let’s be honest, there’s a solid chance you’ll need them. Rendezvous Lodge will be open for changing and warming up after your run.
Lift ticket access is required, and participants must be able to ski or ride to and from the venue. Please note: there is no beginner access to this location.
Schedule, Eligibility, Registration
Schedule
Eligibility
Open, Event Capacity is limited to 75 skimmers.
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place day-of starting at 9:00am at the Steamboat tent in Steamboat Square.
This is a free event and available on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached—so come early, grab your spot, and get ready to send it.
Participants must be present to register. No registering on behalf of friends or family. Participants must sign a waiver to participate or be an ikon passholder.
NEW LOCATION
9:00am-10am: Day-of registration opens at the Steamboat tent in Steamboat Square (first come, first served—spots will go fast!) Registration will close at 10am or when the event is full
11:30am: Pond Skim begins at Rendezvous- first come first serve
3:00pm: Awards on the Steamboat Stage in Steamboat Square
Eligibility
Open, Event Capacity is limited to 75 skimmers.
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place day-of starting at 9:00am at the Steamboat tent in Steamboat Square.
This is a free event and available on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached—so come early, grab your spot, and get ready to send it.
Participants must be present to register. No registering on behalf of friends or family. Participants must sign a waiver to participate or be an ikon passholder.
NEW LOCATION
The Pond Skim will be in the Rendezvous area outside of the Rendezvous lodge.
We recommend bringing a backpack with dry clothes in the event you are wet and need to dry off warm up after the skim. Rendezvous Lodge will be open to change and warm up.
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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