(The second article in a series on summer projects at Olympic Authority mountains) In 1949, Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills boasted five trails and the first chair lift ever in the State of New York. Though its facilities were austere, such as the dirt floor in the cafeteria, the mountain’s management continually upgraded and refined… Read more »
(The first in a series of articles on summer projects at Olympic Authority mountains) Already among the Northeast’s preeminent ski and snowboard resorts, Gore Mountain is hard at work building an even better future. The vision is a multi-faceted one that will serve to elevate the guest experience, transform its appeal as a year-round travel… Read more »
Into the Forest I Now Run By Olympic Authority Content & Communications Manager Jaime Collins In the summer of 1978, I went for my first run ever. I was entering high school in the fall and decided to join the cross-country team. So, I laced up my Reebok court shoes and started circling the block… Read more »
Olympic Authority and Town of Johnsburg Provide Update on North Creek Ski Bowl Development at Gore Mountain Olympic Authority Board approves amendment to the agreement with Town of Johnsburg Project to break ground in 2024 with completion in 2025 of new lodge, lift, and anchor attraction At today’s New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority… Read more »
Analysis by Tourism Economics Shows that Olympic Authority Facilities Generated $25 Million in State and Local Tax Revenue in FY 2022-2023 New York State’s Investment in the Olympic Authority Supports $16 Billion NYS Winter Tourism Industry Tourism Economics, a research firm focused on economic impact, forecasting, and market analysis of tourism-based destinations worldwide, has released… Read more »
The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain will host soldiers of the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Drum, N.Y., for a ceremony to officially rededicate the mountain in honor of the 10th Mountain Division. What: Whiteface Mountain will welcome soldiers from Fort Drum for a Rededication Ceremony that… Read more »
Circuit Returns to Lake Placid for First Time since 2019 Mt Van Hoevenberg Hosting Its First World Cup Women’s Doubles Competition PHOTOS FOR EDITORIAL USE The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and USA Luge announce that the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup will return to Mt Van Hoevenberg for its… Read more »
Youth Hockey, Summer Sporting Events, Fall Festivals Set the Stage for Busy Winter Season The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority is gearing up for an eventful summer and fall as the 2023-2024 winter season begins to take shape. With several prestigious international events already secured for the winter, the Olympic Authority is actively… Read more »
Olympic Experience Across Venues Available Starting June 21 The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of the Lake Placid Legacy Sites Passport that offers guests the opportunity to experience activities at the four Olympic venues – Whiteface, Mt Van Hoevenberg, Olympic Jumping Complex, and the Olympic Center – for… Read more »
‘Design & The Olympic Games’ to Support Educational Programs by Connecting the Olympics with Other Fields of Study The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the launch of the Live Virtual Field Trip program at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, commencing with the first course of study entitled “Design & the… Read more »