Spring has truly sprung in Tahoe! You know what that means? It’s time for a local favorite and family-friendly event in the region, the 32nd Annual Cushing Crossing on Saturday, May 4 at 1PM! This signature Palisades Tahoe event is the original of its kind: pond-skimming!
New to pond skimming? For decades, pond skimming has served as a rite of passage for skiers celebrating the arrival of spring. It’s an excuse to wear something silly—perhaps a pink bunny or a unicorn costume—and attempt to ski or snowboard across a very cold body of water. Think of it as an alpine ode to spring! Always a bittersweet time of year in the region: we appreciate all of winter’s hard work, we slide into spring, and get really excited for all that Tahoe has to offer during the summer.
Whether you want to compete in the pond-skimming fun or watch from the sidelines, this event is sure to give thrill seekers and dreamers lots of fun and laughs. You won’t want to miss out on the celebrity judging panel, costumes, general hilarity, drinks, and a whole lot of fun. The awards ceremony will immediately follow the event. Each category winner will win prizes from the event’s sponsors: Yeti, Smith, Dakine, and Darn Tough.
Interested in competing? Registration begins at 7AM on Friday, May 3 on the KT Deck. Fee to compete is $20, cash only, and spots are limited! The participant must be there in person to register.
Please keep in mind these are the official Cushing Crossing Rules:
- Space is limited.
- Costumes required and scores are heavily weighted to creativity of costume.
- Registrant must be 18 or older and must be present to register (no one can register on behalf of any competitor).
- This is a family friendly event. If your costume is inappropriate you will not be allowed in the start area.
- Please bring your own life vest if you have one but if not, we will have loaners available.
- If your entry includes more than one person, both people must be affixed to the same apparatus.
- No pyrotechnics please.
- For the open category, your apparatus must have the ability to turn and stop.
- Male and female winners will be awarded in each category but only applicable to completed crossings (i.e. If you do not cross the pond you are not eligible for prizing if there are limited competitors in your category.)
Looking for a fun getaway this weekend? Book a spring skiing/riding vacation with your friends or loved ones, and you could watch The Cushing Crossing from the comfort of your retreat at Palisades Tahoe Lodge Rentals! (Remember, Palisades Tahoe Lodge Rentals is located right along Cushing Pond!)
