New attractions, international competitions and Olympic experiences headline year-round destination offerings in the Adirondacks
The Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announced its 2026 summer and fall schedule at the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, featuring new visitor attractions and expanded recreational opportunities, elite international competitions, and immersive Olympic experiences across one of the nation’s most iconic mountain destinations.
New and returning attractions include the Cliffside Coaster at Mt Van Hoevenberg and major upgrades to the Hi Notch Indoor Climbing Center, which recently added a Tension Board 2 adjustable climbing wall training system. At the Olympic Center, visitors can experience a new Multi-Sport Simulator, while the Olympic Jumping Complex will once again host Soaring Saturdays and live ski jumping demonstrations, offering visitors a closer look at Olympic-level training and competition.
The season also includes marquee events such as the Season Finale of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, USA Hockey Women’s National Festival, Star-Spangled Ski Jump, Flaming Leaves Festival and Whiteface Oktoberfest, along with ski jumping exhibitions, live entertainment and enhanced guest experiences at the venues made famous during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games.
The 2026 lineup reinforces Lake Placid’s role as a year-round destination for Olympic sport, recreation and family tourism.
Featured Experiences
Mt Van Hoevenberg
- Cliffside Coaster, the longest mountain coaster in North America
- Hi Notch Indoor Climbing Center
- Discover Mountain Biking, Luge, and Biathlon through introductory lessons and hands-on experience
- Scenic hiking and mountain biking trails throughout the Mt Van Hoevenberg complex
- Legacy Tours led by expert guides highlighting Olympic history and behind-the-scenes venue access
Olympic Jumping Complex
- Skyride Experience combining a scenic gondola ride from the Intervales Lodge with elevator access to the top of the HS128-meter ski jump
- Sky Flyer Zipline with sweeping mountain views
- Athlete-led Legacy Tours featuring Olympic stories, venue history and live ski jumping destinations
- Public viewing of elite athlete training sessions throughout the summer and fall season
Olympic Center
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum, home to one of North America’s largest collections of Winter Olympic artifacts
- Multi-Sport Simulator interactive experience: golf, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, hockey, target games for all ages
- Inline skating at the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval
- Indoor public skating, curling and stick-and-puck
- Olympic Center Guided Tours featuring behind-the-scenes access to historic Olympic venues, including the “Miracle on Ice” arena
Whiteface Mountain
- Veterans’ Memorial Highway, a scenic drive to the summit of New York’s fifth-highest peak
- Cloudsplitter Gondola rides to the top of Little Whiteface Mountain with sweeping views of the Adirondack High Peaks along the way
- Hiking, disc golf, and yoga
Featured Events
Mt Van Hoevenberg
- Thursday Night Hustle (June 4-August 6) – weekly trail run and mountain bike race series
- Last Man Standing (July 25) – endurance “backyard ultra” format race
- Spartan Lake Placid (August 8) – trail race with multiple distance options
- Season Finale of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series (October 2–4) – Cross-country races (XCC, XCO) at Mt Van Hoevenberg; Downhill (DHI) at Whiteface
Olympic Jumping Complex
- Soaring Saturdays (July 18, August 1, August 22, September 5) – summer exhibition events with athlete demonstrations
- Star Spangled Ski Jump (July 3-5)
- Flaming Leaves Festival (October 9-11)
Olympic Center
- Lake Placid Figure Skating Championships (June 25)
- Friday Night Ice Shows (July-August)
- Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships (July 27-August 2)
- Lake Placid Sinfonietta (July 24) – orchestral performance in the Conference Center
- USA Hockey Women’s National Festival (August 2-9)
- ACHA Fall Faceoff Invitational (September 18-20)
- World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships (October 7-11)
- Adirondack Winter Invitational (November 27-29)
Whiteface Mountain
- Oktoberfest (September 26-27)
- Season Finale of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series (October 2–4) – Cross-country races (XCC, XCO) at Mt Van Hoevenberg; Downhill (DHI) at Whiteface
A complete schedule is available at LakePlacidLegacySites.com. The Legacy Sites Passport is also available, allowing visitors to combine select activities at a discounted rate. Additional details and calendar updates can be found on each venue’s website: