The Lake Cushing Crossing, an annual comical skiing and snowboarding event, will take place Saturday at Squaw Valley ski resort.
The 24th annual Lake Cushing Crossing is a fun event for both participants and spectators. The acclaimed pond skimming event challenges participants to cross the chilly waters of Cushing Pond on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel.
The result is fairly predictably, which is where the fun comes in. There are typically numerous colossal crashes, ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions and hilarious costumes.
This year’s Lake Cushing Crossing kicks off at 1 p.m. at Cushing Pond, located adjacent to the KT Base Bar.
The competition will be limited to the first 50 registrants. Participants can register on the day of the event at KT Base Bar.
Registration opens at 9 a.m. and is $20 per competitor. Competitors are required to wear a life preserver and helmet. An early-arrival for registration is recommended, as the event fills up quickly.
Cushing Crossing Prizes
Overall: BronzePass – GoPro, Oakley Sunglasses & $200
Men’s Ski: GoPro, Oakley Sunglasses & $100
Women’s Ski: GoPro, Oakley Sunglasses & $100
Men’s Snowboard: GoPro, Oakley Sunglasses & $100
Women’s Snowboard: GoPro, Oakley Sunglasses & $100
Unlimited (non-ski/snowboard sliding device): GoPro, Oakley Sunglasses & $100
In addition to the legendary pond skimming event, this weekend boasts an incredible lineup of spring fun at Squaw Valley with a mountaintop hot tub at High Camp, great ski conditions, sunny skies in the forecast, and live music at the KT Base Bar.
This weekend also brings the 31st annual Snow Golf Tournament and live music, hosted Saturday by Alpine Meadows ski resort.
For more information on these two weekend events, visit www.squaw.com
and www.skialpine.com.
