Athletes & Sport

Say Lake Placid to anyone, anywhere, anytime and watch their face light up. See the joy as it spreads from their simmering eyes to their lips curling up into a broad delighted smile. Their cheeks shine, their lips part, then listen… Listen to their story, filled with memories and emotion. Some have been to Lake Placid. Others have watched our venues shine on the world stage as we hosted the Olympics and countless World Class events. Many have heard of Lake Placid through stories embellished with history and fond memories from family and friends. All know lake placid. This is our legacy and the story we are compelled to continue to write as we lead the future in winter sport.

Calendar

Sep 12

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Sep 12

An aerial view of a roller ski race in the stadium at mt van hoevenberg.

Keys to the Castle

Oct 2

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Oct 2

a group of young bikers at the UCI world cup event in lake placid.

The Grind Junior XC MTB Race

Mar 6

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Lake Placid Loppet

Youth Bobsled & Skeleton

Our Youth Bobsled and Skeleton sliding program is the only one of its kind in the United States. We have been training the next generation of bobsled and skeleton athletes for over 40 years. Olympians like John Napier, Codie Bascue and Hunter Church all started right here in Lake Placid. This program takes athletes as...

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Discover Cross Country

We define fun at Mt Van Hoevenberg with our lessons and instruction tailored to everyone's success. Our Discover programs promote an interactive, student centered teaching approach that helps you reach your full potential. From classic to skate, first-timers to seasoned gliders, let our professional ski instructors guide you through your progression. We'll develop confidence, refines...

Welcome to Winter

It's all about development! Mt Van Hoevenberg focused on development at every level. Join in the fun with one of our winter programs that takes your child on expeditions to develop their love cross country skiing and the great outdoors.

Discover Luge

Programs Summer

It's all about sport! Mt Van Hoevenberg focused on development at every level. Join in the fun with one of our winter or summer programs.

Nordic Competition Development

The New York Ski Educational Foundation (NYSEF) provides opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snowsports.

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Routefinders

Our Routefinder programs focus on body movement and progression. We develop kinetic awareness through balance, agility, and determination with core rock claiming potions and beta. Our expert climbing instructors will be on hand to lead you through safety and technique. They will help you gain valuable body awareness, coordination, and agility while having fun in...

Sport Services

The Olympic Regional Development Authrouiys facilities are second to none, with a worldwide reputation for elite sport events and Olympic caliber development. Lake Placid is the home of more winter Olympians per capita than any other location on the planet, and we can't wait for you to join us. If you and your athletes are...

Season Passes

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Experience Winter

Cross County Season Passes are on sale Mt Van Hoevenberg. Come to Mt Van Hoevenberg for some of the best days on snow with snowmaking on 5 km of our over 55 km of trails.

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We know not only what it takes to be an Olympian, not only what it’s like to be in that pressure of the Olympics, but now we know what it’s like to win.

Steve Holcomb

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