Spring has sprung! You know what that means? It’s time to mark your calendars for the greatest family-friendly event in the region, the 31st Annual Cushing Crossing on May 13 at 1PM at Palisades Tahoe. This signature spring event is the best in the region and a fan-favorite.
Palisades Tahoe Cushing Crossing is a colorful affair every spring as skiing and snowboarding competitors get decked out in costumes of their choice – in true Pain McShlonkey style – from superman capes to angel wings, they come flying down the mountain to skim across Cushing Pond as the grand finale and last hurrah to the season.
New to this pond skimming thing? 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 across a very cold body of water. It’s a local Tahoe favorite. It’s a nod to winter and one to spring with the weather warming – a bittersweet time when skiers and riders don’t want to say good-bye to the ski season, but they definitely want to go out in style. The exception this year is that Cushing Crossing will not mark the end of the ski season, asPalisades Tahoe plans to remain open for skiing/riding through July 4th!
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, laughs, thrills, drinks and a whole lot of fun.
Interested in competing? Registration details coming soon, so be sure to circle back and click HERE to register! The following are categories and their prizes this year:
Overall: 2023/2024 Ikon Base Pass, Smith Sunglasses, YETI Cooler, GoPro Hero 11, Dakine Gloves, Darn Tough socks, and $500 Cash
Men’s Ski: Smith Sunglasses, Yeti Cooler, Dakine Gloves, Darn Tough socks, and $100 Cash
Women’s Ski: Smith Sunglasses, Yeti Cooler, Dakine Gloves, Darn Tough socks, and $100 Cash
Men’s Snowboard: Smith Sunglasses, Yeti Cooler, Dakine Gloves, Darn Tough socks, and $100 Cash
Women's Snowboard: Smith Sunglasses, Yeti Cooler, Dakine Gloves, Darn Tough socks, and $100 Cash
Unlimited (any apparatus that isn’t a straight forward pair of skis or snowboard): Smith Sunglasses, Yeti Cooler, Dakine Gloves, Darn Tough socks, and $100 Cash
As always with this event, please note that the event date is subject to change due to weather and conditions.