The 33rd Annual Cushing Crossing

The original pond skimming contest is scheduled for May 4th, weather & conditions permitting.

The 33rd Annual Cushing Crossing is the best event of the spring season. The original pond skimming contest is tentatively scheduled for May 4th, 2025 at 1pm*. Join in on the fun, watch big spills, and share some much-needed laughs with our celebrity judges and 2 of the best emcees around. Costumes are highly encouraged! The awards ceremony will immediately follow the event at Cushing Pond. Each category winner will win prizes from our sponsors: Yeti, Smith, Dakine, and Darn Tough. Official prize details coming soon!

Please note: this event has been moved from May 3rd to May 4th.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025

Time: 1-4pm

Location: Cushing Pond near the base of KT-22

Participant Registration: See details below

Spectating is free. We recommend bringing a chair, sun protection, & water.

Subject to change based on weather & conditions.

Registration begins @ 8am on Sunday, May 4th on the KT Deck (SAME DAY as the event).

Registration fee is $20, cash only.

Participant must be there in-person to register.

Men's Ski

Men's Snowboard

Women's Ski

Women's Snowboard

Unlimited (Any apparatus that isn't a straightforward pair of skis or snowboard, but is of skiing and snowboarding origin)

A total of 25 points are available for creativity & style

A total of 25 points are available for a successful crossing of the pond

The Cushing Crossing Rules:

Participants must be 18+ and must be present to register (no one can register on behalf of another competitor)

Costumes HIGHLY encouraged

Approved Helmets & floatation devices are mandatory

No inappropriate clothing or profanity associated with your costume

Please remember that this is a family friendly event. If you wouldn’t do it in front of your grandmother, don’t do it here.

Snow sliding apparatus must be of a winter sports origin.

Participants must have the ability to control their apparatus.

Palisades Tahoe retains the right to disallow any competitor or apparatus.

Tie breaker for the overall winner will be decided by a second run ski off. (The overall winner has the highest points on both the 1st and 2nd run)

You are responsible for your actions. Don't ruin this for everyone else.

No pyrotechnics or open flame on course

Multiple competitors must be attached to the same apparatus

Please bring your own PFD if you have one but if not, we will have loaners