The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) has begun planning for the retirement of its President & CEO, Michael Pratt. Pratt is starting his 38th year with the organization and has served as President & CEO since 2017. Under Pratt’s leadership, recent years have been among the best in the Olympic Authority’s history. The… Read more »
Belleayre Beach Set to Open June 17 The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the opening dates and times for summer attractions and activities at Belleayre Mountain. Coming off a record-breaking winter, Belleayre’s team has transitioned into summer operations and is set to offer visitors a range of exciting experiences during… Read more »
Skyrides, Mountain Biking, Hiking, and Disc Golf Highlight the Schedule PHOTOS FOR EDITORIAL USE The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces opening dates and times for a slate of popular summer activities at Gore Mountain. The Olympic Authority’s venues are now year-round destinations with a range of attractions and activities. Following… Read more »
(This is the first in a series of articles on community) Community is a big word. One that means a lot more than living in the same town. That’s because community is fundamentally about people. It’s about sharing experiences. Being and feeling connected and enjoying a sense of belonging. So what makes a place a… Read more »
DEC Fully Adopted and Approved Following the Public Comment Process The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the issuance and completion of the 2023 Amendment to the 2015 Belleayre Mountain Unit Management Plan (UMPA) for projects at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in Highmount, N.Y. The UMPA is the result of a… Read more »
Veterans’ Memorial Highway to Open May 19 New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces opening dates and times for a slate of popular summer activities at Whiteface Mountain. Each Olympic Authority venue is a destination in and of itself and now offers year-round attractions and activities. After a successful winter season, the… Read more »
At the Olympic Authority, every day is Earth Day. For us, preserving our environment not a choice. It’s among our greatest responsibilities. Ours is a team that cherishes winter. We are also one comprised of people who live in, work in, and love the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. So on behalf of both winter and… Read more »
Modernizations, events, year-round activities, and demand contribute to 2022-23 success The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces record visits of more than one million to its venues during the 2022-2023 year that concluded on March 31. The Olympic Authority estimates this is an increase of more than 15% from pre-pandemic visitation…. Read more »
Over 500 figure skaters from 23 teams representing 19 countries around the globe came together for the International Skating Union’s 2023 World Synchronized Skating Championships in Lake Placid last week. In synchronized skating, more than perhaps in any other team sport, the strength of an entire team lies with each individual athlete. Together, they share… Read more »
Gore ski patroller Jessica Miller completed the National Ski Patrol’s Certified program on March 18 in a comprehensive exam at Killington. Certified is extremely challenging, and Jessie is the first Gore patroller to successfully complete the program – which includes modules in skiing, toboggan handling, first aid, lift evacuation, low angle rescue, avalanche, and outdoor… Read more »