Today was an exciting end to the skiing season at Stevens Pass. The resort held an event many people hadn't seen before - the "Pool Skim". There was an 18' long x 7' wide x 3' deep pool of cold water from melted snow, and people raced down a large hill and tried to skim across the pool. Many people wore strange costumes or outfits. Many people failed, though, and got soaked.
My favorite participant(s) were the two Ski Patrol people with the toboggan that had a person in it. They soared down the hill and right over the water. The Ski Patrol in the back came forward, and then splashed the other Patrol person with water from his skis right at the end of the pool. It was amazing - the first and only group of people larger than one - that participated, and yet they still succeeded!
Another interesting participant was a kid who dressed up as Batman. He turned slowly, slowly, slowly, slowly down the hill, and when he neared the pool, he bit his lip and shook his head. He had some speed, though. He made it right to the middle of the pool, where he promptly sunk into the cold water. The lifeguard helped him out, and put a towel on him. I enjoyed watching it, because it was funny, but I think maybe I shouldn't laugh at others' misfortunes.
In conclusion, I think the "Pool Skim" is very interesting, and I'm considering doing it next year.
