North America's original pond crossing is returning to Palisades Tahoe USA for the 21st consecutive season. Please note: Date is subject to change due to conditions. Call 530-452-4000 for updates.

Registration: 12pm on the KT Sundeck. $20 entry fee. Limited to 50 entries only.

Event: 2pm

Where: The Cushing Pond of course.

Palisades Tahoe was the first to host this type of pond skimming event and year after year it continues to grow in popularity. Many ski resorts have their go at pond skimming events, but none do it quite like Palisades Tahoe. Perhaps it is because the men and women at Squaw are a little more daring, a little more agile, and a little bit better on sticks. Or maybe, it's because the Cushing Crossing is held on a real pond, rather than a tarp-lined ditch or kiddie pool.

Prizes are awarded in five divisions - men's and women's ski and snowboard divisions and the fifth, and often most amusing, the unlimited division. This last group of participants has been known to attempt the Cushing Crossing on beach chairs, old snowmobiles without engines and even a chair lift affixed to three snowboards.

Judging is based on style, grace, creativity, and of course, successfully crossing the lake. The grand prize is a 2010-11 Palisades Tahoe Bronze Season Pass, and $100 cash prize will be awarded to the winner of each class. The awards ceremony and deck party take place on the sun deck immediately following the event.

NEW Awards this year!

Skinny Skis Award: Goes to the skier who crosses the pond on skis narrower than 70mm and earns the most points. $100 cash prize.

The Most Creative Award: Goes to the pond skimmer who competes in the most creative costume and/or apparatus—successful crossing not required. $100 cash prize.  

2010 Results:

Unlimted:  Dan Hurley
Womens Ski:  Katherine Lange
Womens Snowboard:  Iris Lazzareschi
Most Creative:  Derek Brown
Men's Snowboard:  Spencer Cordovan
Overall Winner and Skinny Ski Winner:  Kyle Crezee