Bust out your best costume, slather on the sunscreen, and show off your skimming skills at our Pond Skim Beach Party. Or simply show up and watch the show. After the completion of the pond skim, the party continues with live music at Last Chance Beach Bash.

Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places (registration will open in mid-March)
Best skim, best costume, and best crash
Ties will be settled by costume scoring.

2025 Awards
1st place: GoPro HERO13 Black, all categories
2nd place: Smith goggles
3rd place: Dakine backpack

*Competitors are not allowed to use poles*
Because we operate in a watershed, we want to avoid puncturing the pool liner.

*Skis and snowboards only*
No sleds allowed.

To participate (2025)

Must be 18+ to participate

$30 entry fee

Lift ticket/pass required

Check in at Last Change Lodge, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Must present ID, proof of registration, and sign a waiver at check-in

Runs will occur in numerical order. Missed runs will be DQ'd

Competitors can only win 1 category

No refunds on entry fees

Timeline (2025)
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – check-in/registration
12:00 p.m. – event starts
2:30 p.m. – event ends
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Last Chance Beach Bash
3:30 p.m. – awards
5:00 p.m. – Wasatch Backcountry Rescue fundraiser at The Thirsty Squirrel

Vendor Village
Interested in being a Pond Skim Beach Bash vendor? 10x10 spaces for pop-up tents are available. Email Solitude's event manager at e.higgins@solitudemountain.com