Two-time Olympic luge athlete Emily Sweeney is highly experienced – in triumph as well as tragedy. She’s been through the hardest of times, and today she says, “I’m not anything close to the person I was before.” Not the same. Just better. With the opener of the World Cup season coming up fast here on… Read more »
Skiing and Snowboarding Top to Bottom for the Second Straight Year The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will open Friday, Nov. 24, conditions permitting, with skiing and snowboarding from the summit to the base lodge. The snowmaking crew at Whiteface has been laying down a… Read more »
World Class Facilities Selected by the International Skating Union as the Main Event The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the International Skating Union (ISU) has selected the Olympic Center in Lake Placid as the Main Event Partner for the 2023 World Ice Skating Day event to be held Sunday,… Read more »
NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Teams Face Off in 1980 Herb Brooks Arena The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the first year of the Adirondack Winter Invitational men’s hockey tournament that will bring together some of the top National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I programs in the nation for… Read more »
The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the North American Cup (NAC) season-opener taking place Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Mt Van Hoevenberg Sliding Center. The NAC circuit brings together international competitors for men’s and women’s bobsled and skeleton races that count toward the overall season points… Read more »
How a Sturdy Kid from the Former Soviet Union is Realizing His Destiny in Lake Placid The forces that shape our lives often seem a complete mystery. We experiment with things, and we make decisions. Often without even knowing we’re making decisions. The fortunate among us are instilled early on with solid personal values, which… Read more »
For forty years, the Lake Placid Hall of Fame has honored the people who have significantly enriched the Olympic Region, its heritage, culture, and quality of life. In showcasing the achievements and contributions of our area’s athletes, leaders, and pioneers, the Hall of Fame Committee celebrates the spirit of the Lake Placid community and enshrines… Read more »
Artwork Produced by Olympians on Display at Lake Placid Legacy Sites Artwork created by Olympians from around the world is on display at Lake Placid’s venues following a new partnership established between the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority), the Al Oerter Foundation (AOF), and its affiliate organization, Art of the Olympians… Read more »
From its beginnings as a pre-historic form of transportation to gravity defying jumps of incredible athletes, skating on ice has come a long way. Its history is as fascinating as it is charming, and in the last 100 years, Lake Placid skaters and events have had remarkable influence on its overall development. It was more… Read more »
Tickets On Sale Now Here, With Exclusive Early Promotion Pricing Available The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup will return to the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, February 9-11, 2024. This event joins the calendar with two additional World Cup events already confirmed… Read more »