Despite cold, windy, wet and snowy weather, and a pond that was covered with ice just days before, Palisades Tahoe's 20th Lake Cushing Crossing on May 9th was as big a spectacle as ever. Over 60 competitors braved the cold air (and water) in as little as an athletic supporter to the cheers and jeers of several hundred onlookers.
Thanks to some extreme ice removal efforts, Palisades Tahoe's annual Lake Cushing Crossing has avoided cancellation this year, and will take place Sunday, May 9th.
Relax and enjoy the wonderful spring weather, exceptional conditions and an energetic mix of live music during the Spring Music Series at Alpine Meadows, featuring live outdoor performances each weekend through May 16.
Truckee-Tahoe singer, songwriter and recording artist Emily Tessmer took to the field and belted out the Star Spangled Banner to open the Reno Aces baseball game Wednesday evening.
As luck and thaw would have it, the Snow Gods have gazed down for a second look and deemed the pond suitable for the 20th Lake Cushing Crossing to be held on Palisades Tahoe's closing day, Sunday, May 9th.
National Train Day, hosted by Amtrak, will roll through Reno and Truckee on Saturday, May 8th, with a flurry of events celebrating America's love for trains.
As the winter season comes to a real close in the weeks ahead, our attention turns to watersports and long summer days in Lake Tahoe. While the robust snowpack up high bodes well for the lake level's rise this summer, water conservation around the state is still critical.
Palisades Tahoe's annual Lake Cushing Crossing stands alone in the cluttered world of late season ski resort pond crossings. Tahoe TV recently acquired some rare footage taken at the first event, some 20 years ago.
With a base of nearly 20' of snow still remaining on the upper mountain, and ice still covering 'Lake Cushing', Palisades Tahoe USA will bring the long anniversary season to a close this Sunday, May 9th.
Tahoe-based photographer Steve Lapkin recently took top honors in the Sailing World Winter Photo Contest for two stunning images depicting world class sailing competition.