In the world of winter sports, Lake Placid is a special place, and that’s something to celebrate. Since the first figure skaters took to the ice on Mirror Lake in the early days of the 20th century to the first indoor skating arena ever used in the 1932 Winter Olympic Games and all the years… Read more »
Belleayre Mountain isn’t just a premier ski destination—it’s a proven economic engine and community partner in the Catskills. Since opening in 1950, Belleayre has steadily expanded its facilities and terrain, drawing more snowsports enthusiasts year after year. That growth translates into jobs, visitor spending, and stronger local businesses. Beyond winter, Belleayre’s year-round programs and events… Read more »
Thursday Night Hustle is a summer race series through August 7, 2025, for all levels. It’s a weekly series of low-key trail runs and mountain bike races that brings people together and sets them all in motion. Empowering and inclusive, these weekly events provide a fun way to move and mingle while enjoying the freshness… Read more »
Volunteering strengthens individuals while fueling Olympic dreams. “Faster, Higher, Stronger” has inspired generations of athletes since the birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1894. In 2021, the motto was updated to include “Together,” highlighting the Olympic Movement’s core values of unity and solidarity — a reminder that we achieve more when we work as… Read more »
Events come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them bring significant power to do good things. And some – the most powerful ones – provide experiences that can even transform people and communities. The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid was more than just a global sporting event—it was a defining moment for Lake… Read more »
More than 100 years ago, the Sno Birds club was created to seize on the opportunities for winter sports provided by Lake Placid’s natural setting. The Lake Placid Ski Club was established in 1921 and still going strong, focuses on youth and has offered programs in alpine and cross-country skiing, ski jumping. and Nordic combined…. 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 »