Nearly 100 years ago on Christmas Day, something special happened in Lake Placid, an event that still echoes through these mountains and around the world. On wooden sleds with metal blades, daredevils zoomed down North America’s first-ever bobsled track, built at Mt Van Hoevenberg for the 1932 Winter Olympic Games. That moment marked the beginning… Read more »
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 is a gem. Always has been. People loved it from its very beginning and would even pitch tents outside its rustic dirt floor lodge, just to be at the front of the line for tickets in the morning. Nestled deep in the Catskills in a peaceful setting, it’s also easily accessible. Naturally gifted with… Read more »
Standing on the platform in North Creek that one special day in March 1934, it must have been evident for anyone witnessing the 378 skiers arriving on that first snow train that something powerful was being unleashed. That was the day alpine skiing in New York State was born. Since then, the sport has flourished… Read more »
Celebration Marks a Historic Milestone in Adirondack Winter Sports This season marks the 90th anniversary of the Snow Train that brought skiers to North Creek, kickstarting generations of winter tourism in the area. Business owners, historians, and ski enthusiasts are commemorating this historic event. The North Creek Snow Train’s inaugural voyage in 1934 transported 378 skiers… Read more »
Lake Placid is a special place. There’s nowhere in the world quite like it, and few places anywhere offer facilities and experiences on a scale or quality even approaching what the Olympic Authority maintains. Here, winter sport venues meet or exceed all international standards. Locals and visitors alike have access to a vast multitude of… Read more »
For forty years, the Lake Placid Hall of Fame has honored the people who have significantly enriched the Olympic Region, its heritage, culture, and quality of life. In showcasing the achievements and contributions of our area’s athletes, leaders, and pioneers, the Hall of Fame Committee celebrates the spirit of the Lake Placid community and enshrines… Read more »
From its beginnings as a pre-historic form of transportation to gravity defying jumps of incredible athletes, skating on ice has come a long way. Its history is as fascinating as it is charming, and in the last 100 years, Lake Placid skaters and events have had remarkable influence on its overall development. It was more… Read more »
Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex to Take the World Stage – Once Again The Origins, Evolution, and Investment in the Sport of Ski Jumping in Lake Placid Lake Placid’s ski jumps are iconic. Athletes, locals, and visitors alike all marvel at the towers. No one is immune to being awe-struck by the courage of the… Read more »