Tao Kreibich pond skim.
Tao Kreibich pond skim.

We’ve officially moved from resort pond-skimming season to backcountry pond-skimming season, where man-made pools give way to natural alpine lakes. Sometimes these pond skims will be associated with events, sometimes it’s just people trying to have a good time. Either way, the natural setting makes crossing these ponds even more challenging.

For professional skier Tao Kreibich, this skims are a piece of cake. Not only can he breeze over with no problem, but he can leap over obstacles like a paddle board while doing it. It’s some seriously impressive stuff.

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Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...