28th Annual Cushing Crossing in Squaw Valley

Spring is finally here! Celebrate the changing of the weather as Squaw Valley transitions from the ski season to spring fun. The 28th Annual Cushing Crossing in Squaw Valley is a world-famous event you don't want to miss. Join the best skiers and athletes in Lake Tahoe as they compete for top prizes in this fun pond skimming competition. Watch talented skiers test their skills on the water as they race across the surface showing off their best moves and crazy costumes. It's a perfect way to say hello to spring in Squaw Valley!

Mark your calendar for April 28, 2018, for the Cushing Crossing and get ready for an afternoon filled with exciting thrills and big spills. A celebrity panel judges each contestant as they fly across the water. An entertaining emcee delivers the play-by-play of all the action for a really good time. Points are given for crossing the pond as well as for style and creativity. The fun kicks off at 1 pm, so if you reserve a room at one of our Squaw Valley Condominium Suites, you'll be close to the event. Make sure to stick around until 3 pm when the awards are presented to the best pond skimmers of the year. When the final skier comes across the pond, it is the official start of spring.

This is your chance to take part in a Squaw Valley tradition, so start planning your trip right away to secure your hotel room at Squaw Valley Lodge near Cushing Crossing.