A new team trophy, aptly named The Summit, will debut at the UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Lake Placid October 2-4. In hosting this year’s final World Series event of the season, the UCI World Cup overall team winners are decided at Mt Van Hoevenberg (Cross-Country) and at Whiteface Mountain (Downhill). Fittingly, The Summit will make its debut in Lake Placid and Wilmington, where the season’s overall UCI World… Read more »
New attractions, international competitions and Olympic experiences headline year-round destination offerings in the Adirondacks The Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announced its 2026 summer and fall schedule at the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, featuring new visitor attractions and expanded recreational opportunities, elite international competitions, and immersive Olympic experiences across one of the nation’s most iconic… Read more »
When a ski area ranks high in reader polls, it means it is recognized by skiers and snowboarders for providing the excellent experiences they want. Being aware of these rankings helps everyone choose a ski area that aligns with their priorities. In the Olympic Region, we have a lot to celebrate when it comes to… Read more »
Whiteface Mountain once again shows why it’s regarded as one of the premier ski destinations in the nation. In the Readers’ Choice Awards: Top 30 Ski Resorts in the US – 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler, Whiteface earned a score of 89.57, placing it No. 16 nationally and among the Top 5 resorts in the… Read more »
Access to 27 World-Class Resorts Further Elevates the Value of the SKI3 Season Pass The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) today announced that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, N.Y. has officially joined the Mountain Collective Pass lineup, becoming the newest addition to an alliance of 27 premier destinations across five continents. The… Read more »
People have been skiing Whiteface Mountain since its first ski trails were established a century ago. With a deep respect for the natural environment, with a passionate pursuit of the best ski experience in the East, and with respect for the mountain’s long heritage, the Whiteface team carries out its ongoing development. This thoughtful, enduring… Read more »
Sky Flyer Zipline, Veterans’ Memorial Highway, Inline Skating Set to Open Summer Season The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is launching its summer and fall activities season with the opening of the Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway on Friday, May 16. Additional early-season offerings include the Sky Flyer Zipline that opens on… 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 »
As spring weather moves in, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority will celebrate a successful season with fun competitions and spring events at Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Belleayre Mountain. Event Details: Gore Mountain – Pond Skim Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: Bib pick-up: 9-10 a.m.; event starts at 10:30 a.m. Location:… Read more »
Ski racing is an intense sport. It does not matter what the level of competition is or whether you’re racing, supporting a family member, or spectating – emotions always run high. That’s because every competition is action-packed, with racers using their speed, strength, agility, and fitness to battle against the mountain, against one another, and… Read more »