White text reads "Pond Skim" in a bold, hand-painted style with paint splatter effects, capturing the fun and energy of a Pond Skim event on a light gray background. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose A person dressed in a white Yeti costume skis across a pool of water surrounded by snow, creating a big splash. A large group of spectators, some taking photos, watches the scene. A ski lift and snowy hill are visible in the background.
A person wakeboarding over clear blue water, creating a splash above a submerged sign that reads “BASE ELEV 8260’ Mt. Rose SKI TAHOE.”. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose A busy ski resort with a large crowd gathered around a rectangular pool on the snowy slopes of Slide Mountain. Skiers and snowboarders are in line for chairlifts, and ski equipment is laid out on the snow. Snow-covered trees and mountains form a picturesque backdrop under a blue sky near Winters Creek Lodge.
Mt. Rose Children in colorful winter outfits and sunglasses stand behind a safety net, eagerly watching a snowy ski event. The crowd stretches into the snowy landscape, with a pool and floating beach balls in the foreground and ski lifts visible in the background.
A skier in a mermaid costume splashes through a water obstacle on a snowy slope, arms raised and surrounded by cheering spectators during a winter event. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
A group of excited children and adults in winter clothing stand behind a blue netting, cheering and taking photos at an outdoor snowy event under a partly cloudy sky. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose A person in a red helmet and white shirt is snowboarding on snow but has just jumped over a section of bright blue water. The background is white snow, and the rider is mid-air with a snowboard angled to the side.
Mt. Rose A large crowd gathers around a rectangular pool set up on a snowy mountain slope for a pond skimming event at a ski resort. A snow grooming vehicle is parked nearby, and numerous cars fill the parking lot. The background features mountains and a clear, blue sky.
A skier wearing a blonde wig, red dress, and white gloves skis downhill on snow, with a crowd of spectators and flags in the background. The skier appears to be participating in a fun or costume event. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
A group of people in colorful, whimsical costumes stand on snow by a ski slope, some wearing swimsuits, wigs, or animal ears, and others dressed as a mermaid or in festive ski gear, with ski lifts in the background. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose A person dressed in an Oompa Loompa costume with green hair, brown shirt, white overalls, and striped leggings poses with a snowboard beside a snow-covered slope. They wear a bib labeled "864", and a crowd is visible in the background.
Mt. Rose A busy ski resort with a large crowd gathered around a rectangular pool on the snowy slopes of Slide Mountain. Skiers and snowboarders are in line for chairlifts, and ski equipment is laid out on the snow. Snow-covered trees and mountains form a picturesque backdrop under a blue sky near Winters Creek Lodge.
Mt. Rose Children in colorful winter outfits and sunglasses stand behind a safety net, eagerly watching a snowy ski event. The crowd stretches into the snowy landscape, with a pool and floating beach balls in the foreground and ski lifts visible in the background.
A snowboarder wearing a bright costume and green cone hat falls backward into a pool of water, creating a splash, during a snowboarding event. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose A large crowd gathers in snowy surroundings to watch a skier in mid air attempting to cross a pool of water. Skis and equipment are scattered around, and people are capturing the event on their cameras. The pool is bright blue, standing out against the white snow.
Mt. Rose A skier in a checkered outfit crashes into a pool of water during a skiing event, causing a large splash. A crowd watches from the snowy sidelines under a partly cloudy sky. A "Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe" banner is displayed on a nearby fence.

2026 Pond skim

April 18th @ 12:00pm

Get ready to skim, splash and show off your skills at one of the most epic spring event of the season. This season we will be skimming on Show Off next to the MAIN LODGE. That’s right. We are bringing the skim home in full view of the main deck.

Contestants will ride The Magic up and skim down towards the lodge.

CONTESTant Info

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Judges will be selecting winners based on the following elements:

Costume / Theme
Style / or Lack there of
Skim to Win vs. Crash & Splash
and so much more

DAY OF EVENT
Contestant Check-in at Info-Desk in the Main Lodge.
(NOT WINTERS CREEK LODGE)
9:00 am – 10:30 am
LIABILITY RELEASE REQUIRED

Registration

Space is limited. A random drawing will be held from all registrants, and selected qualifiers will be notified by April 12.

Only 1 entry per person! Duplicates will be disqualified.

Name
Important! This is how we will contact you if you are selected as a skimmer.
I am 18 years of age or older.(Required)

AGE AND WAIVER

18+ only — All participants must be 18 years or older.
Liability waiver is required — No waiver, no pond skim. No exceptions.

Costumes
Costumes are Encouraged! Prizes will be awarded to a variety of best of’s…

Safety First
Helmets highly encouraged
No pyrotechnics, open flames, fireworks, or smoke bombs
No large props or anything that could endanger others
You must be able to ski or snowboard safely in your costume

Equipment & Conduct

Lift Access
A valid Mt. Rose lift ticket or season pass is required to participate.

Skis and snowboards only — no sleds, tubes, ski bikes, or other contraptions
Skim one at a time — no group runs
Skiers: drop your poles before entering the pond
No inverts, nudity, or headfirst diving
No outside alcohol or glass allowed

Frequently asked questions

How old do I have to be to participate?
You must be 18 years or older to participate.

Will there be registration on-site?
No walk-up registrations will be available. All entries will need to register online before the event and check in before 10:30 am the day of the Pond Skim at the info counter at the Main Lodge.

How do I register?
Register online here. All entries will be entered into a random lottery. Lottery winners will be announced and notified on April 12th

When does registration close?
Registration closes April 12th

Can I ski with a friend or in a group?
No — Only One Skimmer at a time. But feel free to match outfits with your crew!

If I can’t make it, can I have someone else go in my place?
No – Sorry, there are no substitutions.

How many runs (try’s) do I get?
Just one shot. Put some skim in the game!

Do I have to wear a costume?
Absolutely. No costume = no skim. Get into the game and have a ball!

Can I use a sled or ski bike?
No. Skis, Mono-Skis or Snowboards only.

What time does it start?
Contestants should be ready to compete by 12:30. Full details will be given out at morning registration.

Participant check-in at Main Lodge – 9:00am–10:30am. If you are participating, you must check in by 10:30 am and receive your bib number to participate. *If you arrive after 10:30 am you will lose your spot (No Pond Run)

Will there be judges?
Yes! Our judging panel will be scoring skimmers based on the following criteria – This is VERY Serious 🙂

Costume / Theme
Run Performance / Style
Audience Response
Crash & Slash vs Skim to Win
…and more!

Still have questions?
Send us an email: [email protected]