Category: News & Stories

Warriors of Winter

A lone snowmaker on the mountain enveloped in a white mist of snow particles with a metal snowgun at his feet sticking up into the air.

Frozen crystals flying through the air, high on a mountain on dark winter nights. It is a rare person who possesses the fortitude and resilience to be a snowmaker. This is raw, soulful work with a front row seat to the extremes of nature. When the sun goes down, they suit up and head up… Read more »

FISU Events at Gore; Skiing and Riding Open Daily

A group of four women in ski gear facing the camera while atop Gore Mountain, arms raised, cheering a great bluebird day.

Gore Mountain to Host FISU World University Games Freestyle, Freeski, Big Air, and Snowboard Slalom Events January 12-22 Recreational Skiing and Riding Open Daily  What to Expect, Tickets, and Event Details Available Here Gore Mountain will be hosting the Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski competitions of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, January 12 through… Read more »

Go Big at Whiteface During the FISU Games

Woman in a helmet and goggles on a trail high on Whiteface Mountain with her arm in the air and a big open smile with excitement about the mountains and trails below her in the background.

It’s going to be big, and it’s going to be great. The best part is you can spectate and recreate! Whiteface is not only the host of the alpine ski competitions of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games but also open to the public for skiing and riding. With the greatest vertical drop… Read more »

MORE AT GORE: RECREATE & SPECTATE THE FISU GAMES

The FISU Winter World University Games Mascot Adirondack Mac stands with open arms at the base of Gore Mountain in winter.

More at Gore Mountain During the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, January 12 through 22 It’s going to be big, and it’s going to be great. Athletes, media, skiers and riders, and everyone can spectate and recreate! Gore Mountain is not only the host of the Snowboard, Freestyle, and Freeski competitions of the… Read more »

Holiday Happenings at Lake Placid Legacy Sites

Looking down from above on the newly rejuvenated Olympic Center, including the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval in downtown Lake Placid with snowy mountains and cloudy skies in the background.

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces the schedule of indoor and outdoor activities through January 1, 2023, all designed to provide guests and the community with an abundance of activities and attractions for a unique holiday experience. The following are the options available at Mt Van Hoevenbrg, Olympic Center, Olympic Jumping… Read more »

IBSF World Cup Day 2 Delayed

Snow covered road with bridge and sign that reads "Welcome to Mt Van Hoevenberg."

Competition To Resume at 2:30 PM EST Condensed Starts Will Provide Non-Stop Afternoon Action The NYS Olympic Regional Development Authority announces that Mt Van Hoevenberg will have a delayed start of 14:30 for today’s World Cup Bobsleigh & Skeleton competition. An operational issue this morning that has been quickly resolved and employees are preparing for… Read more »

Volunteer Local Program Offers New Benefits 

Four people in winter gear with Volunteer bibs lined up outside the Bobsled Start House at Mt Van Hoevenberg.

The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has taken significant steps to improve the systems that support volunteers and to reward them for their participation at events. The Events team and volunteer staff at ORDA recently collaborated to improve how the organization interacts with volunteers before, during, and after their service. From engaging new… Read more »

NENSA Eastern Cup Relocated to Mt Van Hoevenberg

Female skier in red crouches to gain speed on a trail at Mt Van Hoevenberg with snow falling and pine trees in the background.

Snowmaking Investment Supports Early Season Training and Competition for Nordic Athletes Grand Prix is One of Two Elite Events At Mt Van Hoevenberg This Weekend – World Cup Bobsled and Skeleton Dec. 16-18 The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces the New England Nordic Ski Association’s (NENSA) Grand Prix Eastern Cup Opener will… Read more »

World Cup Bobsled and Skeleton Dec. 16-18 

Spectator Viewing Just Feet Away from the World’s Best Bobsled and Skeleton Athletes   Tickets Available Here  The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces that Mt Van Hoevenberg will welcome athletes from across the globe when it hosts the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation’s (IBSF) World Cup Bobsled and Skeleton this Friday, December 16… Read more »

Olympic Center & Museum Opening Celebration

Artist's Rendering of future Lake Placid Olympic Museum exhibit space to open in late 2022

Olympic athletes, state government officials, members of the boards of directors of both the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, staff, construction partners, and friends of the Museum gathered Wednesday night at the Olympic Center lobby in Lake Placid to celebrate the completion of the Olympic Center and opening of… Read more »