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Sunday, April 2. 2017

Pond skimming

Sugarbush  ski area has a community feeling with lots of regulars. They have an annual pond-skimming event usually early April or late March. You are supposed to wear a costume, and the trick is to get across the pond.  I love things like this.


The water temperature is in the 20s (F).



Posted by Bird Dog in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 11:13 | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)

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wouldn't 20 deg water be a lot harder?
#1 Alex G on 2017-04-02 12:09 (Reply)
Freshly-filled. Sometimes slushy on top
#1.1 BD on 2017-04-02 14:53 (Reply)
And this year, will it be in June or July? Damn this global warming. It hurts to land on solid ice when the May slush cup isn't SLUSH!
The tulip festival will actually be at it's (relatively) normal time. Unless it's a week later.
#2 Jerry on 2017-04-03 00:56 (Reply)
Apr 23, 2017

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Winter Park Resort's Spring Splash is the oldest tradition of its kind, this being its 49th year.
As spectators watch, skiers and riders struggle through obstacles on the Larry Sale Trail Race Course and attempt to skim across an icy pond to reach the finish line and post the best time.
Win cash prizes and swag from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in skiing and snowboarding categories.
#3 rocdoctom on 2017-04-03 22:35 (Reply)

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