Crowd erupts as sit-skier nails pond skim @ Big Sky Resort
Crowd erupts as sit-skier nails pond skim @ Big Sky Resort

With the spring skiing season in full swing and pond skim events kicking off across the country, it’s an appropriate moment to remember one of the greatest water crossings of all time.

Ski resort pond skims are potent a mix of athleticism and entertainment where competitors not only need the skill to hydroplane across an extended length of water but the personality to win over the crowd and score big with the judges. It is safe to say World Para Alpine ski racerย Rob Enigl is a gifted athlete and knows how to play to a crowd of thousands.

The following video was taken at pond skim event atย Big Sky Ski Resort in Montana and Enigl’s bare chested approach not only won the day but will live on as one of the greatest moments in the history of pond skims.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....