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Bellingham Drew Tabke Hood River Leavenworth May Mike Rogge Oregon Pond Skimming Ponds Road Road Trip Skiing Skimming Spring Toyota Dolphin Washington
Drew Tabke pond skiing in the North Cascades. (Photo: Garrett Grove)

Ski Skimming in the North Cascades

Skis, wetsuits, surfboards, and a camper

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Bellingham Drew Tabke Hood River Leavenworth May Mike Rogge Oregon Pond Skimming Ponds Road Road Trip Skiing Skimming Spring Toyota Dolphin Washington
(Photo: Garrett Grove)

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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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