Events Celebrate Diversity in New York State For the first time ever, a weekend of winter wonders was made available last year for LGBTQ+ residents, allies, and travelers. The 2024 Pride Ski Weekend at Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills was a giant success. This year not one but two big events are offered in celebration… Read more »
LGBTQ+ Community Invited to Three-Day Event at Belleayre Mountain in The Catskills For the first time ever, a weekend of winter wonders was made available last year for LBTQ+ residents, allies, and travelers in New York State, and this year, NYS Pride Ski Weekend 2025 is returning in a big way February 7 – 9… Read more »
On a calm winter morning with the sun shining brightly, a cheerful group of officials from the town of Johnsburg, Olympic Authority leaders, and others assembled around the newly installed Hudson Chairlift at the historic North Creek Ski Bowl. Many of them already had their skis on in anticipation of getting in a few good… Read more »
Women’s and Men’s FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Headed to Olympic Jumping Complex Feb. 6-9 The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of Viessmann International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup to the Olympic Jumping Complex for a third straight year. This year’s event, set… Read more »
Olympic Authority Hosting Consecutive Sold Out Performances The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces its fourth consecutive show at the Olympic Center, Comedy Clash, starring comedians Joey Kola and Tim Krompier, on Saturday, February 15 in the Conference Center’s Lussi Ballroom. Miracle Entertainment at the Olympic Center has attracted a strong… Read more »
WHAT: Officials from the Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and the Town of Johnsburg will gather for a ceremony celebrating the completion of the first phase of the North Creek Ski Bowl development project, in which a new high-speed quad chairlift – the Hudson Chair – was installed and is now serving Ski Bowl guests. … Read more »
The little mountain village of Lake Placid is known the world over as a place where miracles happen. The 1980 Winter Olympics – held February 13 through 24 – was the second time Lake Placid hosted the Games, and the brilliance of those 12 days still reverberates powerfully through our Olympic Legacy venues and the… Read more »
Events and Activities to Commemorate Triumphs, History, Community, and Legacy Impact The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority announces a line-up of events celebrating the 45th anniversary of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, a milestone that holds deep significance for the community and sports history. Through March 8, 2025, Olympic Authority venues, the Village… Read more »
Belleayre is a gem. Always has been. People loved it from its very beginning and would even pitch tents outside its rustic dirt floor lodge, just to be at the front of the line for tickets in the morning. Nestled deep in the Catskills in a peaceful setting, it’s also easily accessible. Naturally gifted with… Read more »
Chris Lillis, an Olympic Gold Medalist from Rochester, N.Y., Among the Strong Contingent of U.S. Jumpers The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) iFIT Freestyle Aerials World Cup to the Olympic Jumping Complex on January 18-19, 2025. This marks the event’s… Read more »