Museum Hosts Cross-Border Craft Activity Celebrating Canada Day and Independence Day Olympic Center to be Illuminated Red & White July 1 and Red, White & Blue July 4 To mark Canada Day on July 1, the Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) will join I LOVE NY in a heartfelt salute to our northern neighbors…. Read more »
For most, Nordic skiing is a rare winter pastime. But here in Lake Placid, it’s a way of life. As winters across the country grow warmer and less predictable, the future of cross-country skiing hangs in the balance. Yet in the heart of the Adirondacks, Mt Van Hoevenberg (Van Ho) is leading the charge to… Read more »
The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority), in collaboration with the Skating Club of Lake Placid and sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, will host the 68th Lake Placid Figure Skating Championships on June 19-21 at the Lake Placid Olympic Center. This competitive, non-qualifying event features singles and pairs competitions across all levels,… Read more »
The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) joins the worldwide celebration of Olympic Day on Monday, June 23 by offering engaging programming and a full calendar of summer activities that inspire movement for all ages in Lake Placid, a two-time Olympic host city. An initiative launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)… Read more »
Passion is powerful—it drives us to achieve great things. At the Olympic Authority, our passion for winter sports is shared by many in our Adirondack and Catskill communities. Living and working in these regions, we’re committed to preserving winter and the outdoors for future generations. Sustainability is not separate from our work—it’s central to it,… Read more »
Volunteering strengthens individuals while fueling Olympic dreams. “Faster, Higher, Stronger” has inspired generations of athletes since the birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1894. In 2021, the motto was updated to include “Together,” highlighting the Olympic Movement’s core values of unity and solidarity — a reminder that we achieve more when we work as… Read more »
Gore Mountain announces a series of major improvement and maintenance projects planned for the 2025-2026 season, all designed to enhance the guest experience and continue its development as a year-round travel destination. After last season’s replacement of the Hudson Chair at the North Creek Ski Bowl, this year’s crews will replace the Topridge Triple Chairlift…. Read more »
Events come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them bring significant power to do good things. And some – the most powerful ones – provide experiences that can even transform people and communities. The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid was more than just a global sporting event—it was a defining moment for Lake… Read more »
Comprehensive Marketing Effort Includes New Domestic and International Advertising, an I LOVE NY Mobile Marketing Tour, and Continued Industry Relations Efforts To Promote Visitation New Ads Can Be Viewed Here and Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of I LOVE NY’s new integrated summer tourism and travel campaign, highlighted by two new ads… Read more »
This summer, Belleayre Mountain will host six free music performances Friday, July 25 through Friday, August 29, 2025. The Discovery Lodge at Belleayre Mountain will be an entertainment hub, featuring a different band each week that delivers a diverse lineup of contemporary hits, pop, rock, and country. The music series is free of charge and… Read more »