Squaw Valley Hosts the Legendary Lake Cushing Crossing This Saturday, April 13

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 9, 2013 – Squaw Valley is excited to announce that the 23rd Annual Lake Cushing Crossing will take place this Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m.

*Click to view and download images from the Cushing Crossing.

The Cushing Crossing is the resort’s acclaimed pond skimming event that challenges participants to cross the vast and chilly waters of Cushing Pond on skis, a snowboard or any ski or snowboard-based vessel. The event is known for colossal crashes, hilarious costumes, and ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions.

Since the creation of the Cushing Crossing over 20 years ago, plenty of ski resorts have come up with their own pond skimming events, yet none rival this one. Perhaps it is because the characters at Squaw are a little more creative. Or maybe it is because Cushing Pond is a real pond, rather than a tarp-lined ditch or kiddie pool. Whatever the reason, the Cushing Crossing blows other pond skimming events out of the water, as demonstrated by the thousand plus spectators that come out for the event every year.

Prizes for the winners of the Cushing Crossing will be as follows:

Overall: 2013/14 Bronze Season Pass, GoPro Hero 3, $200 cash
Men’s Ski: GoPro Hero 3, Oakley Goggles, $100 cash
Men’s Snowboard: GoPro Hero 3, Oakley Goggles, $100 Cash
Women’s Ski: GoPro Hero 3, Oakley Goggles, $100 Cash
Woman’s Snowboard: GoPro Hero 3, Oakley Goggles, $100 Cash
Unlimited: GoPro Hero 3, $100 cash
Most Creative: Oakley Goggles, Squaw swag, $100 cash
Skinny Ski (70mm or less): Oakley Goggles, Squaw swag, $100 cash
In addition to the legendary pond skimming event, this weekend boasts an incredible lineup of spring fun at Squaw Valley with a Saturday pool party at High Camp, great ski conditions, sunny skies in the forecast, and music at the KT Base Bar.

The Cushing Crossing is open to the first 50 registrants. Registration this year will take place at the KT Base Bar at 9 a.m. and the competition kicks off at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is $20 per person. All entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Life preserver and a helmet are required. For more information, please see www.squaw.com.