Tag: refrigeration

How Lake Placid Is Weather-Proofing Winter Sport and Visitor Vacations

A winter sunrise view from the summit of Whiteface with a skier on the right and the green and white Olympic Authority sustainability logo in the center with the sun shining on it.

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 »

Protecting Our Environment – A Priority at ORDA 

A wintry, snow covered landscape view of Little Whiteface from Parron's Run near the Whiteface Mountain summit.

The Adirondack and Catskill Parks mean many things to many people. Chief among them are wilderness and the natural world, for that is why these precious areas were earmarked for conservation. Our work at New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is inherently complex. ORDA is mandated to preserve the Olympic Region’s legacy, to… Read more »