New snowmaking, refrigeration, snow storage, and unique indoor activities are securing reliable seasons through mid-century Part One of a Three-Part Series on Sustainability In the Adirondack and Catskill regions, winter is central to both our identity and our economy. Many of us are closely attuned to how weather shapes each season. This winter has been strong so far, with cold temperatures… Read more »
Hosted by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee with support from the Olympic Regional Development Authority The Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) invite media to capture the fun and festive spirit of Halloween at the annual Trunk or Treat celebration in Lake Placid…. Read more »
On the horizon is the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, and the world’s best figure skaters will be here in Lake Placid November 14-16 to display their strengths and skills at one of the world’s most prestigious international competitions – 2025 Saatva Skate America. This marks the sixth time the event has returned to Lake… Read more »
Lake Placid is a special place for many people for different reasons. For the more than 20 young adults participating in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), visiting the Olympic Region is especially meaningful. TAPS is a not-for-profit that cares for families and friends grieving the loss of U.S. service members, and on group… Read more »
16 wildcard teams – eight cross-country and eight downhill – have been selected for rounds 15 and 16 of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Lake Placid Olympic Region, New York (USA) and Mont-Sainte-Anne (Canada). The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports can confirm that 16 wildcard teams – eight cross-country… 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 »
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 »
Three-Day Event Includes UCI Downhill World Cup at Whiteface and UCI Cross-Country World Cup at Mt Van Hoevenberg Tickets on Sale; Free Admission for SKI3 Season Pass Holders The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will return to Lake Placid from Friday, October… Read more »
They met in 2020 while skating at an ice rink in Pennsylvania, and they’ve been skating together ever since. During the week, they got up at 5:00 am to meet and practice their ice dancing before each headed off to work. Then on Christmas eve 2023, in an exquisitely charming moment on the ice at… Read more »
U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) events each season include 11 collegiate conferences competing in six regional competitions, all culminating in the massive USCSA National Championships held in March of each year. The National Championships alternate annually between East and West Coast, and in 2024, they are underway this week March 4-9 in Lake… Read more »