Some of 2007 Pond Skim Event participants. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

This year's Pond Skim Event drew colorful participants of all kinds. Big Mountain ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

A participant of this year's Pond Skim Event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

After the event, participants, officials, as well as, spectators gather for free beer at the award ceremony that is traditionally held at the Hellroaring Pub located just a short walk from where the event takes place. Unfortunately, the Hellroaring Pub has seen its better days. It is to be closed and then torned down bringing to an end one of Big Mountain's great longtime institution. A place that will be truly missed by many. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

It was festive warm day at the 2007 Pond Skim Event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Participants of this year's Pond Skim Event look on as their fellow contender make their way down the hill and across the pond. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Spiderman took a break from crime fighting to participate in this year's Pond Skim Event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Colorful participants of this year's Pond Skim Event await their turn to go next. Wonder Woman didn't win the event, but she did walk away with the Best Costume Award. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Scores of spectators have come from all over the Flathead valley to watch the free event. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Spectators begin to gather around for the 2007 Pond Skim Events. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish MT. 

The pond viewed from the mountain side or the take-off spot before the 2007 Pond Skim Event starts. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Event rodies preparing the 2007 Pond Skim Event on April 7th, my birthday. Soon, this area will be covered with hundreds of spectators. Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

This year's Pond Skim Event at Big Mountain Ski Resort on a warm sunny day before Easter Sunday, April 2007. This events marks the end or closing of the 2007 ski season at Big Mountain Ski Resort. Whitefish, MT. 

The Bay Watch babes decided to participate in this year's Pond Skim Event (2007). I looked at them and I said to myself, "Are they for real?" Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Wonder Woman showed up and participated in this year's Pond Skim Event (2007). It is my understanding that this busty beauty was aided with the help of balloons strategily placed in the right location(s). Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

Comet at her favorite spot stares out the window at the frequent by-passer. whitefish, MT. 

The view of Big Mountain from the beach of Whitefish Lake. A thin layer of ice still floats on the surface of the lake. As you can see, the beach is vacant on the day before Easter 2007. Perhaps, everyone is on Big Mountain watching the 2007 Pond Skimm Event. Whitefish, MT. 

From my townhome in Whitefish, one can easily see the snow covered Great Northern Mounatin with Tea Kettle on the left and the Swan Mountain Range on the right. Easter Sunday, April, 2007. Whitefish, MT. 

A view of Big Mountain from downtown Whitefish's Central Ave. On the left side of the street is the Great Northern Micro Brewery. On the near right side of the street is the Great Northern Bar & Grill. In the center of the photo is the train depot. Whitefish, MT. 

Comet soaking up the sun on the porch of my townhome. From my townhome, I have a great view of Big Mountain. 

Comet doing what beagles do best in a lot of land prepared for development across the street from where I live. The property is perfect for Comet to roam free off the lesh. At 2 years, Comet has developed well. She's a great companion. She stays with me where ever we go, no matter whether we're walking or biking. The only time I have to be concern, is when we encounter other dogs. 

This is the view of Big Mountain from my townhouse in early spring. Most of the snow has melted off in the lower areas, but there is still some snow on the ski runs up at Big Mountain Ski Resort. Whitefish, MT. 

Last year's Pond Skim Event (2006). Big Mountain Ski Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

The object of this event is to ski down the mountain and try to skim across a man-made pond. The event starts out easy with the contestants starting out in the first round at a higher level or greater distance up the mountain from the pond. With each passing round, the distance from the starting point to the pond get shorter and shorter. Thus, making it harder to get the speed needed to make it across the pond. Pond Skim Event (2006), Big Mountain Resort, Whitefish, MT. 

This lady made it across the pond. Last year's Pond Skim Event (2006), Big Mountain Resort, Whitefish, MT.