17th Annual Lake Cushing ClassicSquaw Valley’s

Signature Spring Event Rescheduled for April 29,

2007

[Squaw

Valley USA] April 17, 2007- Due to recent

snowfall and cold temperatures, Squaw Valley USA has announced that

it will postpone the annual Lake Cushing Classic until Sunday, April

29, 2007.

“Mother

Nature keeps bringing us winter weather, which is great for the snow

conditions – but not conducive to the pond crossing experience,”

explained Squaw Valley’s Derek Moore. “We decided to push the

Cushing Classic back to April 29 because we want it to be as fun and

enjoyable as possible for the participants and spectators.”

North

America’s authentic pond crossing, the Cushing Classic features over

fifty contestants and hundreds of spectators turning out to watch

local lunatics and adventurous guests attempt to cross Lake Cushing.

The goal is to get enough speed down the snow ramp and make it to

the opposite side of the lake without falling. This contest is

notorious for cannonball-sized crashes, hilarious costumes and

ultra-creative pond skimming contraptions. Judging is based on

style, grace, flair and of course, successfully crossing the lake.

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. The overall grand prize is a 2007/2008 Squaw Valley

midweek 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 sundeck immediately following the event.

Registration takes place on the Sun Deck rotunda at noon with

the competition starting at 2 pm. The cost to participate is $15.

All entrants MUST be 18 years of age or older and have a life

preserver and a helmet, and sign a liability release form. The

Cushing Classic is open to the first 50 registrants. NOTE:

An April 29, 2007 date for the Cushing Classic is, of course,

weather permitting. For more information please visit http://www.squaw.com or call

530-583-6985.