All on Full Display by Jessie Diggins at the Stifel Cross-Country World Cup Finals at Mt Van Hoevenberg One unforgettable moment in Lake Placid precisely captured the essence of why Jessie Diggins is so beloved – not just for her race results, but for who she is as a person. Winning the FIS Cross-Country World Cup Crystal Globe represents the pinnacle of consistency and excellence across an entire season. Receiving it at her final World Cup… Read more »
Part Two of a Three-Part Series on Sustainability You don’t need to be a skier to care about saving winter. Everything we do – individually and collectively – depends on nature, and future generations will live with the consequences of what we do (or don’t do) now. Around the world, winter is changing. Seasons are shorter. Temperatures are rising. Snowfall is less reliable. What once felt constant now feels uncertain. Here in Lake Placid, and around our venues in North Creek and Highmount,… Read more »
Stifel Lake Placid Finals bring elite athletes, Crystal Globes, and a weekend of immersive fan experiences to Mt Van Hoevenberg MEDIA CREDENTIALS | TICKETS ON SALE The Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is set to host the Stifel Lake Placid Finals, a Coop FIS Cross-Country World Cup event that will bring the world’s best… Read more »
Passion is powerful—it drives us to achieve great things. At the Olympic Authority, our passion for winter sports is shared by many in our Adirondack and Catskill communities. Living and working in these regions, we’re committed to preserving winter and the outdoors for future generations. Sustainability is not separate from our work—it’s central to it,… 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 »
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 »