Plus Exclusive Gear Available at Whiteface & Mt Van Hoevenberg Last year’s WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Lake Placid was a brilliant experience for spectators and riders alike. It was a huge event—but this year it’s going bigger, higher, and faster. The addition of screaming fast Downhill World Cup races at Whiteface Mountain… Read more »
The dates, venues and rounds of next year’s WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series have been announced, featuring 14 race weekends over six months with stops at four Olympic venues, Downhill’s spiritual home in Whistler, and the return of fan favorites. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports confirm the WHOOP… Read more »
Tickets on Sale as Clarkson, St. Lawrence, UMass Lowell and Alaska Fairbanks Battle for Title The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that tickets are on sale for the third annual Adirondack Winter Invitational, presented by Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort. The Division I men’s hockey tournament will take place Thanksgiving weekend… Read more »
Climbing is a natural thing for humans to do, and that makes it naturally fun. An easy and increasingly popular way to get into all that fun is with indoor climbing. That’s why Mt Van Hoevenberg’s climbing center has a new name and a fresh look: Hi Notch Indoor Climbing. The new identity reflects the… Read more »
Message from Olympic Authority President & CEO Ashley Walden and Board Chair Joe Martens A recent article by Jim Odato presented a misleading picture of the Olympic Regional Development Authority’s (Olympic Authority) financial health. In reality, thanks to strategic investments from the Governor and Legislature, the Olympic Authority is stronger than ever—both financially and operationally—with… Read more »
How a Distinctive Sport in a Unique Community Provides an Abundance of Benefits With each Winter Olympics, the world bears witness to the power and grace of speed skating. In Lake Placid, the splendor of the sport doesn’t just come to us on our TVs but is instead deeply ingrained in the local culture and… Read more »
Q&A with Asa Mikelbank As a student at SUNY Cortland, Asa Mikelbank volunteered for several Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) events. Having graduated in May 2025, Asa now holds a degree in Sport Management with a concentration in Event and Facility Operations. The insights he offers to the questions below demonstrate that in addition… Read more »
USA vs. Canada Series Set for Aug. 13, 14 & 16 The Lake Placid Olympic Center will host the USA Hockey Women’s Festival and the Girls National Under-18 Select Player Development Camp from August 3-9, showcasing all levels of the USA Hockey women’s program and serving as a key step in the selection process for… Read more »
And Why You Need to Act Now Before Prices Go Up Whether you’re going sky high at Whiteface, cruising the scenic trails of Belleayre, or tackling Gore’s legendary terrain, the SKI3 Season Pass is your all-access ticket to the best skiing and riding in New York State – and so much more. This isn’t just… Read more »
Dans un monde où les différences font souvent la une des journaux, il est facile d’oublier combien de personnes des deux côtés d’une frontière ont en commun. Mais ceux qui ont partagé des amitiés, des partenariats, et des moments d’inspiration à travers les nations savent que le respect mutuel et la compassion sont des liens profonds…. Read more »