Tag: Programs

Mt Van Hoevenberg Expands Community Ski Programs for 2025-26 Winter Season

A group of young skiers dressed in winter gear practicing a move on skis their instructor is demonstrating for them.

New offerings and returning favorites aim to make cross-country skiing accessible for all ages and abilities The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) today announced an expanded slate of community cross-country skiing programs and events for the 2025-26 winter season at Mt Van Hoevenberg. Featuring new offerings and returning favorites, the lineup… Read more »

From the Games to Everyday Gains: Lake Placid’s Community Legacy 

A youth cross country skier with goggles looks at the camera and smiles, with snow flying around him and other children in the background.

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 »