By Jim Stanford on March 16, 2013
For a second straight year, Snow King’s annual Pond Skimming Party falls on St. Patrick’s Day. And while the recent spring weather would have been ideal, perhaps even filling the pool, the snowstorm predicted for Sunday will only heighten the stakes for skimmers.
Festivities run from noon to 4 p.m., with music, food and sudsy beverages. Last year organizers poured green beer, and there has been talk of coloring the pool. Check out the resort’s Facebook page for photos and more details.
For those looking to celebrate their Irish heritage off the slopes, tonight Center for the Arts hosts the acclaimed Celtic band Lúnasa. Tickets start at $15.
And over in Teton Valley, Fitzgerald’s Bicycles throws its 10th annual St. Patrick’s party at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Wildwood Room. Snake River Brewery has made a special batch of Irish stout, and The Flannel Attractions will perform.
This video is from the 2010 pond skim. To all the hardy participants, Sláinte!
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Excellent photo gallery from yesterday on Snow King’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.153881681438436.1073741833.117714748388463&type=1
Great photos by Ryan Stanley. Props to everyone who participated on such a wintry day!