Endurance Sport Development

The Olympic Authority is proud to welcome athletes and teams to Mt Van Hoevenberg, an elite training and competition venue nestled in the heart of New York’s Adirondack High Peaks. As a legacy site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games, Mt Van Hoevenberg continues to serve as a hub for athletic excellence, offering world-class infrastructure, year-round access, and a dynamic training environment for biathlon, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and trail running.

In the summer months, athletes can take advantage of our paved roller loop, shooting range, and challenging terrain to sharpen skills, build endurance, and prepare for the season ahead. Ready to start training? Explore our venue offerings, policies, and pass details below.

Our facilities include:

35 km of recreational ski trails open year-round for skiing, running, and biking
5 km FIS-homologated competition course with 100% snowmaking coverage
30-point shooting range with roller ski access
1.5 km paved roller ski track with an additional 2.6 km of roller skiing on adjacent roads
7 miles of single track trails
Indoor climbing center
Indoor four-lane 70 m Mondo-surface sprint track
Local access to hiking, paddling, and mountain/road biking opportunities
Four-point covered biathlon shooting range with 1.8 km roller ski track at the Olympic Jumping Complex

DAY SESSION
Sport Development Biathlon Range Session	$15 / Session	BUY NOW
SEASON PASS
Sport Development Biathlon Range Season Pass	$120 / Season	BUY NOW
SCHEDULE
Valid Dates	May 13 to October 31	Daily 8:00am to 11:00am

The Biathlon range is open for use only during scheduled sessions and under control of an ORDA appointed Range Safety Officer (RSO). Users must comply with the US Biathlon Safety Rules & Procedures at all times. Users must follow the flow of traffic when accessing the range and be aware of other people who are on or near the range.

All athletes & coaches using the Biathlon range must: 

Be a member of the U.S. Biathlon Association (USBA) or other National Biathlon federation. 
Hold a current basic rifle safety certification issued by a USBA or their home National Biathlon federation. 
Only use a biathlon specific .22 caliber long rifle with ammunition that is between 2.55 and 2.75 grams and a maximum velocity of 1181 feet per second or .177 caliber air rifle ammunition.
Purchase a Biathlon range pass. Roller ski track access is included with the range pass in the summer. A separate Trail Pass is required in the winter.
Complete an Assumption of Risk Form.

Failure to comply with these policies will result in the loss of access to the Biathlon range.

Biathlon Range Team Access

All team members must meet the above requirements. The team must provide a certified RSO who is always present on the range during their training periods.  Scheduling Team training periods does not guarantee exclusive use of the Biathlon Range. Teams are encouraged to share the range with unaffiliated athletes.  

Teams may request the use of the Biathlon range by completing the Sport Services Request Form.

Biathlon Range Individual Access

Athletes must meet the above requirements.

DAY SESSION
Sport Development Roller Ski Session	$10 / Session	BUY NOW
SEASON PASS
Sport Development Roller Ski Season Pass	$70 / Season	BUY NOW
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SCHEDULE
Valid Dates	May 13 to October 31	Daily 8:00am to 12:00pm

The roller ski track may only be used during scheduled opening times. Users must wear a securely fastened helmet that meets the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard at all times when they are wearing their skis, ski in the designated direction of travel, ski in control at all times, and remain aware of others who are on or near the track. Users must not ski through the biathlon range during scheduled biathlon training sessions unless they are participating in that session.

All athletes and Coaches using the roller ski track must: 

Be a current member U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Biathlon or, if not a resident of the United States, hold an Active FIS Code. 
Purchase an Athlete season or day pass (this is separate from a winter Trail Pass)
Complete an Assumption of Risk Form.

Failure to comply with these policies will result in the loss of access to the roller ski track.

Roller Ski Track Team Access

All team members must meet the above requirements.  Scheduling a team training period does not guarantee exclusive use of the track. Teams are encouraged to share the track with unaffiliated athletes.  

Teams may request the use of the roller ski track by completing the Sport Services Request Form. 

Roller Ski Track Individual Access

Athletes must meet the above requirements. 