Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Killington Resort’s annual Nor’Beaster spring party continues this weekend, Saturday, April 14, with pond skimming. Costume-clad skiers and snowboarders will try to skim the icy waters in the man-made pond on Highline Trail.
Registration will open at 9 a.m. (location TBA). The entry fee is $10 (cash or check only). There will be no pre-registration for this event. This event is open to both skiers and snowboarders and is limited to the first 100 registrants. All participants must be 48 inches or taller to participate. Please, no ski poles or nudity.
The event starts at 11 a.m. and competitors run in bib order. Don’t be late!
Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female in each category: Best Overall Skim (made it across the pond, ski and snowboard); Best Costume; Biggest Splash (didn’t make it across the pond); Best 14 and Under Overall Skim (ski and snowboard); and The Judges’ Award (one award only). Awards follow the skimming, at 1:30 p.m. For info, visit killington.com.
Photo by Jerry LeBlond
Sporting a green M&Ms shirt and golden ski boots, this skimmer just might make it!
