Slush Cup is an annual pond-skimming event held at the world famous Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska. Contestants attempt to ski across a long and icy cold pool of water without falling in.
- Jeffrey Rivet / KTUU Channel 2 (2014)
A snowboarder flips upside down above the snowy Slush Cup course.
A costumed snowboarder skims the blue pool in a low crouch.
A skier dressed in black raises both arms amid a spray of water.
A participant wears an elaborate white-haired mask and costume.
A white-costumed skier splashes into the pond with skis raised.
A smiling participant in a bright pink outfit stands beside the course.
A competitor descends the broad snowy slope toward the pond.
A skier in blue launches above the course in front of the crowd.
A competitor wearing a flower costume takes to the air.
A participant poses in a large pink cartoon-character costume.
The pink-costumed participant approaches down the snowy slope.
A participant wears round black ears and smiles beside the course.
A snowboarder rotates headfirst above the ramp with a colorful board overhead.
A participant in a purple jacket smiles beside the snowy course.
A skier in orange lifts both skis during an aerial jump.
A red-and-white costumed participant splashes into the blue pond.
A skier in red-and-white headwear approaches the jump.
A skier spreads both arms while airborne above the ramp.
A participant in an orange hooded costume stands among spectators.
A brightly dressed snowboarder launches toward the pond.
A skier flips upside down with crossed skis above the course.
A participant floats in the pond beside equipment after a splashdown.
A skier lifts bright yellow skis in front of the spectator crowd.
A skier lands headfirst in the water with skis pointing upward.
A large splash obscures a competitor entering the pond.
A snowboarder rotates through an aerial trick above the snow.
A dark-clad competitor hits the pond in a burst of spray.
A participant in striped clothing splashes across the pond.
A snowboarder flips with a bright pink board overhead.
A participant wears a shaggy brown costume in front of the crowd.
The shaggy-costumed participant launches above the snowy ramp.
A purple-clad competitor makes a splash in the pond.
A skier in a bright costume flies above the course near the crowd.
A participant stands beside the course holding colorful equipment.
A smiling participant looks toward the camera in a close portrait.
A competitor in a tan outfit crouches while airborne over the ramp.
A tan-clad competitor approaches the jump in a low stance.
A participant descends the wide snowy slope toward the course.
Spectators and costumed participants gather behind the course barrier.
A skier in blue and red raises one arm during a jump.
A skier’s skis point upward during an aerial rotation.
A purple-clad skier enters the pond upside down with skis raised.
A brightly costumed skier twists in midair above the ramp.
A competitor in a colorful outfit heads downhill toward the pond.
A snowboarder in pink trousers launches above the course.
A participant raises an arm while standing in the icy pond.
A pair of skis protrudes from the water after a splashdown.
A competitor in a pale costume clears the snowy ramp.
A participant carries a brightly patterned snowboard beside the barrier.
A competitor flips headfirst toward the pond in a yellow costume.
A skier in black and yellow jumps toward the water before a packed crowd.
A participant wears an oversized red-and-white mushroom cap.
Blue skis rise above a splash as a competitor enters the pond.
A mushroom-costumed skier approaches the ramp.
The red-and-white costumed skier lifts blue skis during a jump.
A competitor in green raises both arms while skimming the water.
A green-clad snowboarder crouches above the snowy lip of the pond.
A green-clad snowboarder balances with arms extended above the ramp.
The snowboarder in green lands at the edge of the pond.
A participant and helper remain in the water beside a snowboard.
A snowboarder in pink descends toward the jump.
A pink-clad snowboarder lifts a pale board during an aerial turn.
A costumed participant holds equipment upright beside the crowd.
A towering splash hides a competitor entering the pond.
A snowboarder in brown crouches while approaching the ramp.
The brown-clad snowboarder rotates above the Alyeska course marking.
A snowboarder flips with a red-and-blue board overhead.
Participants in dark costumes gather beside the course.
A black-clad participant raises an arm in front of spectators.
A skier in black spreads both arms while skimming the pond.
Water sprays around a black-clad skier crossing the pool.
A dark-costumed skier descends the snowy slope toward the ramp.
A black-clad skier launches from the ramp with arms extended.
A participant smiles while wearing a bright blue cartoon costume.
The blue-costumed competitor splashes across the pond.
A blue-costumed snowboarder approaches the ramp in a crouch.
The blue cartoon costume lifts above the snow during a jump.
A close portrait reveals the details of a white-haired monster mask.
A skier in a white monster costume approaches the pond.
The white-costumed skier raises both arms while airborne.
Skis point upward as the white-costumed competitor falls into the water.
A white-costumed competitor descends the snowy slope.
People stand together in the pond after a run.
A green-and-brown costumed skier approaches the jump with arms outstretched.
A brightly costumed skier lifts yellow skis above the ramp.
A participant in purple emerges from the water.
A skier in purple raises an arm while jumping beside the crowd.
A purple-clad skier crouches near the Alyeska course marking.
A participant wears a vivid multicolored costume beside the crowd.
A brightly costumed skier clears the ramp with skis apart.
A colorful competitor approaches the jump in a compact stance.
A participant poses with an oversized pink cartoon head.
The pink-headed snowboarder balances while riding down the course.
The pink-costumed snowboarder tumbles beside the ramp.
A participant lies on the snowy slope after a fall.
The pink-costumed snowboarder approaches from farther up the hill.
A participant in round black ears wears a towel beside the course.
A snowboard rises out of a splash in the blue pond.
A red-costumed snowboarder rotates upside down above the ramp.
The red-costumed competitor descends toward the jump.
A close portrait shows a participant in a purple jacket and theatrical makeup.
A purple-clad skier spreads both arms while approaching downhill.
A snowboarder lifts a colorful board while turning above the ramp.
A competitor sits in the pond beside a pink snowboard.
A snowboarder crouches low during the downhill approach.
A skier in orange spreads both arms and skis in midair.
The orange-clad skier plunges into the pond with skis raised.
A skier in orange approaches the ramp in a low stance.
A single ski projects above a cloud of spray.
A skier in a white shirt and tall hat takes off from the ramp.
The white-shirted skier balances above the pond with skis apart.
A snowboarder in black and white raises one arm during a jump.
The black-and-white snowboarder reaches the water with arms extended.
A distant snowboarder rides down the open snowy slope.
A large wave breaks over a competitor landing in the pond.
A snowboarder in turquoise shorts turns in the air above the ramp.
Water sprays around a participant in a striped shirt.
A participant in patterned clothing approaches down the snowy slope.
A competitor disappears into a high splash in the pond.
A participant in a yellow costume descends toward the jump.
A yellow-costumed skier lifts both skis in front of the crowd.
A spectator in blue sunglasses reacts beside the course.
A participant in a pale sports jersey stands near the barriers.
A participant’s head emerges through a breaking wave in the pond.
A snowboarder in a pale jersey balances with arms spread above the ramp.
A helper in red assists a participant wearing orange in the pond.
A skier in red lands upside down with skis above the water.
A red-clad competitor carries a prop while descending the slope.
A snowboarder in red launches with arms extended.
A participant emerges from a cloud of spray after landing.
A dark-clad skier rotates upside down above the snowy ramp.
The skier continues an aerial rotation with skis pointing upward.
A dark-clad competitor descends past a red course marker.
A skier in black approaches the ramp across the open snow.
A distant competitor rides downhill beneath the course flags.
A participant in orange stands among spectators beside the barrier.
Helpers gather around participant number 328 in the pond.
Bright yellow skis project from a splash in the water.
A competitor in a colorful outfit approaches the jump.
A skier lifts yellow skis and spreads both arms above the ramp.
A red-costumed skier tucks into a jump over the course marking.
The red-costumed skier reaches the pond with one arm raised.
Participant number 328 poses in a pale blue costume.
A cloud of spray marks a competitor’s entry into the pond.
A pale blue-costumed participant moves down the snowy course.
A participant floats low in the blue water after landing.
A snowboarder in black rotates with the board held nearly vertical.
A yellow-and-black costumed participant falls backward into the pond.
A snowboarder in black and yellow turns while airborne over the slope.
A participant in a striped costume poses among the crowd.
A striped-costumed competitor lands in the water with arms raised.
A dark-clad snowboarder crouches while riding toward the jump.
A participant in a pink tutu poses beside the course barrier.
A helper supports a participant in pink in the shallow pond.
A snowboarder flips with a bright pink board nearly upright.
A pink-and-white costumed snowboarder approaches the ramp.
A participant smiles in a shaggy brown costume and headwear.
The shaggy-costumed skier lifts both skis above the ramp.
The brown-costumed skier approaches the jump with knees bent.
A brightly dressed competitor lies on the snowy course after a fall.
A colorful snowboarder turns above the ramp in front of spectators.
A yellow-and-black costumed snowboarder balances with arms extended.
A costumed competitor falls into the pond beside floating equipment.
A lone competitor descends the broad snowy slope.
A participant in a tan costume stands beside the packed spectator area.
A tan-clad snowboarder balances with arms spread above the ramp.
The tan-costumed snowboarder tucks into an aerial rotation.
A competitor in a tan outfit reaches the water in a crouch.
A tan-clad competitor rides down the slope toward the jump.
A splash rises as a participant lands in the pond.
A skier wearing a padded tan costume spreads both skis in midair.
The padded-costume skier raises both arms on the downhill approach.
A participant in a blue outfit celebrates in front of the crowd.
Skis lie on the water beneath a lingering cloud of spray.
A skier in blue and red approaches the jump.
The blue-and-red skier lifts mismatched skis above the ramp.
A competitor in pink crouches near the course marking.
A skier turns upside down beside the densely packed spectator area.
A participant in a boxy silver costume jumps above the ramp.
A competitor with colorful round headwear descends the slope.
The brightly accessorized competitor approaches the jump with arms extended.
A participant in pink rests at the pond’s edge beside event staff.
A snowboarder in pink trousers tucks into an airborne turn.
A large splash spreads across the pond after a landing.
The pink-trousered snowboarder rides toward the ramp.
A participant in a silver costume climbs onto the snowy pond edge.
Red skis protrude from the water after a splashdown.
A silver-costumed participant emerges from the pond beside skis.
A skier in silver clothing launches with red skis angled upward.
The silver-costumed skier reaches the water at the end of the ramp.
A yellow ski floats on the pond beneath a cloud of spray.
A skier wearing purple shorts clears the ramp on bright green skis.
A participant stands beside the barrier holding a multicolored snowboard.
A green-costumed snowboarder approaches the ramp with arms extended.
The green-costumed snowboarder lifts a colorful board during a jump.
A brightly costumed snowboarder reaches the pond in a low stance.
A competitor in black crouches near the course marking.
A black-clad skier rises above the pond with skis together.
A snowboarder in red and yellow flips upside down above the ramp.
A black snowboard points upward beside a participant in the water.
A red-and-yellow costumed snowboarder launches with arms spread.
The red-and-yellow snowboarder rotates with a red board overhead.
Costumed participants talk beside the snowy course.
A snowboard points nearly straight up during a headfirst water entry.
A tall splash rises from the pond after a competitor lands.
A participant in yellow and pink approaches the jump.
A distant competitor in yellow descends the wide snowy slope.
A participant wears a bright yellow block-shaped mask beside the crowd.
A black-clad skier approaches the pond in front of spectators.
A wide view captures a skier entering the blue pond.
A competitor sprays water across the pond during a run.
A brightly dressed participant splashes through the pool near the crowd.
A costumed participant holds a black electric bass beside the course.
Spectators line the snowy hillside beneath evergreen trees.
The blue Slush Cup pond stretches between crowds at the base of the slope.
A large crowd gathers at the mountain resort beneath snowy peaks.
An elevated view shows spectators surrounding the pond and course.
A participant in a pink cartoon costume carries a snowboard on the snow.