In a world where differences often make headlines, it’s easy to forget how much people on both sides of a border can have in common. But those who’ve shared friendships, partnerships, and moments of inspiration across nations know that mutual respect and understanding can run deep. That’s especially true among elite athletes. Their dedication to… Read more »
Ninety-five years ago, something special happened in Lake Placid on Christmas Day that still reverberates powerfully through our community. That’s when the first bobsleds sped down North America’s first-ever sliding track built at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Since that historic day in 1930, our little village has been an international powerhouse in the sport. Today, as… Read more »
How Chris Mazdzer Created a Powerful Personal Moment and Made Olympic Luge History It’s no secret that getting to the Olympics requires years of hard work and dedication. Once there and facing competition with the best in the world, however, one understands that rising to the top and winning a medal requires a last great… Read more »
Two-time Olympic luge athlete Emily Sweeney is highly experienced – in triumph as well as tragedy. She’s been through the hardest of times, and today she says, “I’m not anything close to the person I was before.” Not the same. Just better. With the opener of the World Cup season coming up fast here on… Read more »
Circuit Returns to Lake Placid for First Time since 2019 Mt Van Hoevenberg Hosting Its First World Cup Women’s Doubles Competition PHOTOS FOR EDITORIAL USE The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and USA Luge announce that the International Luge Federation (FIL) World Cup will return to Mt Van Hoevenberg for its… Read more »
Mt Van Hoevenberg and Olympic Jumping Complex Summer Attractions and Activities Schedule New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces opening dates and times for summer activities at the Mt Van Hoevenberg and the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid. Skyride Experience Feel the woosh of ski jumpers just feet away, launching themselves the… Read more »