Pond Skim
It's back! The annual spring Pond Skim returns to Killington once again. Join the party by spectating or participating - just try not to get wet!
Registration
This event is open to both skiers and snowboarders. The first 100 entrants will be allowed into the competition. You will be asked to fill out a short questionnaire upon registering to give some information to our announcer and judges for the day. There are no discounted lift tickets that are available to purchase for this event.
Registration is not yet available. Please stay tuned for more information coming soon.
Volunteers
Volunteers will be provided with lunch for the day and will earn a free Killington lift ticket voucher, good for one calendar year, for each completed shift. Roles are available working indoors at registration. Please note that volunteer shifts for this event are limited!
Volunteer shifts are not yet available. Please stay tuned for more information coming soon.
Schedule
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Registration / Check-In | 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | K-1 Lodge 2nd Floor |
| Waitlist Entries (If Applicable) | 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | K-1 Lodge 2nd Floor |
| Mandatory Competitor Meeting | 10:45 a.m. | Beginning of the Pond |
| Pond Skimming | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Slope Side of K-1 Lodge |
| Live Music | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | K-1 Lodge Patio & 3rd Floor |
| Awards | 2:00 p.m. | K-1 Lodge Patio |
*All events, times, and locations are subject to change.
Party Tips
- Any alcoholic beverages purchased from the K-1 Lodge will need to be consumed in the K-1 Lodge or on the K-1 Lodge patio. Guests will NOT be allowed to bring purchased alcoholic beverages onto the snow or near the pond.
- Dogs are allowed on snow and near the pond as long as they are leashed and under control, but they are not allowed in any base lodges of the K-1 Lodge Patio. Please review Killington's Pet Policy before arriving.
- Spectating is free and encouraged! Please remember to wear proper footwear if you plan to watch on the snow.
Entertainment Presented by Kona Big Wave
Live music presented by Kona Big Wave will be on the K-1 Patio all afternoon. Stay tuned for more information on the headliner.
Participant Rules
- All participants must be 48 inches or taller to participate.
- There will be a mandatory competitor meeting at the top of the pond/start area at 10:45 a.m.
- Please remove all valuables (jewelry, watches, sunglasses, etc.) prior to your skim.
- Killington will not be held responsible for any items lost in the pond.
- Tastefully over-the-top costumes are highly encouraged, but NO ski poles or nudity.
- No group skimming—singles only.
- Approaching the pond backwards is not allowed.
- The event starts at 11:00 a.m. and competitors run in bib order.
- Don't be late or you will not get your turn to skim the pond.
- Once the event starts, it runs very quickly, so be ready even if you have a high number.
- If you fall into the pond on your skim, please do not try to walk out of the pond.
- Wait for our staff to pull you out and get you to the reinforced exit area.
- Following this procedure will help us to ensure the pond does not rip and drain out prematurely.
- If you do not follow these rules, you will be disqualified.
Awards
The awards ceremony is slated to take place at 2:00 p.m. on the patio of K-1 Lodge. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female in each category:
- Best costume
- Best overall skim (made it across the pond, ski and snowboard)
- Kona Big Wave Award for biggest splash (didn't make it across the pond)
- Best 20 & under overall skim (ski and snowboard)
- The Judges' Award (one award only; male or female)