On the Colorado slopes, pond skimming returns after pandemic hiatus
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Stina Sieg, Colorado Public Radio
In northern Colorado, Steamboat Ski Resort's annual end-of-season pond skim returned this spring after a pandemic hiatus. “Rod Kimball” Matthew Kaplan winces just before his backside hits the pond. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)
It's the end of ski season in Colorado — and that means it's time for pond skimming.
At resorts across the state, hardy skiers and snowboarders gather on the slopes for the time-honored tradition of skimming across a pond of melted snow.
Dressed as a Stormtrooper, Bailey Chasser comes up for air. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Surf's up for “Tweedle Dee” Baxter Hamilton. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)
