Cushing Crossing Pond Skimming Event

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Palisades Tahoe May 20, 2023  1-4pm

Palisades Tahoe will feature the 31st annual return of the Cushing Crossing pond-skimming contest. Weather permitting, this event will take place on May 20, 2023 between 1 p.m and 4pm.

Watch as contestants ski and board down a slope into the Cushing Pond while attempting to skim across the icy surface to reach the other side! Wearing zany costumes and sure to lead to a few hilarious spills, Palisades Tahoe is the place to be this weekend.

Palisades Tahoe is one of the few ski resorts that is remaining open into the first week of July. Plan a morning of skiing or boarding and finish near Cushing Pond at the base area of the upper mountain.

The resort received a record-breaking 714 inches of snow and snow covering Cushing Pond took longer to melt this year, delaying the annual event.

In addition to the hilarious and highly anticipated big spills, attendees are entertained by local celebrity judges and two of the best emcees in the business. There will also be an awards ceremony immediately following the event at Cushing Pond. 

Wear your favorite costume even if you aren't competing! Participants also have the opportunity to attempt the crossing on improvised and non traditional skis or boards.

Category winners will receive prizes from sponsors, including Yeti, Smith, Phunkshun Wear, Dakine, and Darn Tough. The overall winner will receive 2023/2024 Ikon Base Pass, GoPro Hero 11, and $500 cash. After the awards ceremony, check out the live music from DJ Funksalot at the KT Base Bar.

Registration

Registration opens at 7am at Wildflour, day of event.

Registration fee is $20, cash only.

Participant must be there in-person to register.

Categories & Prizing

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

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