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Drew Tabke pond skiing in the North Cascades. (Photo: Garrett Grove)

Ski Skimming in the North Cascades

Skis, wetsuits, surfboards, and a camper

Bellingham Drew Tabke Hood River Leavenworth May Mike Rogge Oregon Pond Skimming Ponds Road Road Trip Skiing Skimming Spring Toyota Dolphin Washington

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We were on a spring road trip through the Pacific Northwest and—armed with skis, wetsuits, surfboards, and a full camper—on the hunt for anything that looked fun. 

We found this half-frozen pond in the North Cascades that beckoned to be skimmed. Drew Tabke, the former Freeride World Tour champion booted up, and I threw on my wetsuit and grabbed my underwater camera housing.

It all came together better than I expected. 

Lead Photo: Garrett Grove
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