Things To Do

Things to do? The real question is, what can’t you do while you’re here? From skiing to sliding, don’t miss a minute of snowshoeing, hiking, climbing, and Discover Skeleton gliding. Ski through the trees on our trails, then take to the rage for the perfect shot. Let the Olympic Magic take you on our one of a kind recreational experiences right here in Lake Placid.

Lake Placid is the Winter Sports Capital of the World, and there is good reason for it. This small village in the heart of the Adirondacks has hosted over 510 national and international Events. 115 World Cup competitions, 19 World Championships, countless concerts, festivals, sliding, and skiing events, not to mention 2 Olympic Games. Simply...

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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...

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Climbing Center

The Climbing Center at Mt Van Hoevenberg is ready to cater to climbers of all levels and interests, with over 1500' of climbing space and a 30' top rope wall. Featuring 3 TruBlue auto belays and multiple lead options, a bouldering wall, and a traverse wall. All the gear you need includes shoes, harnesses, belay...

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Skeleton Experience

Experience extreme sledding sports in one of the few places on earth that you can try them, Lake Placid NY! A heart-pounding head first solo ride down the sliding track at 30 miles per hour. This unique experience put's you vertically face down on a skeleton sled as you speed down the track. You will...

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Discover Biathlon Winter

It began, they say, more than a century ago as a training exercise for Norwegian soldiers, which goes a long way toward explaining how cross-country skiing and riflery met. The result is the biathlon, the only sport that involves ski wax and bullets. And this is one of the few places you can learn about...

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Olympic Legacy Tour

There is so much to do in Lake Placid and you may not know where to start? Why not have your first experience give you the history and legacy of our one of a kind venues? Explore our Olympic past and get a foundation for all three sliding sports from the Olympic Winter Games. Our...

Programs 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.

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Join us on a guided snowshoe tour through the beautiful trails of the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. VanHoevenberg. This 2-4 hour experience is led by one of the Olympic Sports Complex’s professional guides and includes a water and snack. While you can snowshoe all 55km of Mt Van Hoevenberg’s trails, we have 3 designated...

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Mt Van Hoevenberg, named for Henry Van Hoevenberg. Our Mt Van Hoevenberg East Trail is one of the newest trails in the 6 million acres of Adirondack Park, built to the highest standard of sustainably, with bench cuts into the hillside. The trail will avoid erosion and keep you on its path. Naturally shedding water,...

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Bobsled Experience

Come experience this one of a kind action sport for yourself! Cruise down the track like our world class athletes, reaching speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. Zoom around banked turns on our over half mile long track. You'll live the adventure, our Bobsled Experience in Lake Placid is one of the few...

At Mt Van Hoevenberg we have the Lodge Café with a menu that is sure to please any type of eater, from vegan to burger fan, we have something for everyone. Upstairs we offer a full service bar with all your favorites on tap and custom Adirondack cocktails. Stop in while whether you're biking, hiking,...

We have you covered here at Mt Van Hoevenberg from head to toe! The Swix Concept Store is the only one of its kind in the country. They're not just about wax. This dynamic collection of Motion and Carbon is designed for skiing, running and roller-skiing. The Mountain Pass Mercantile is a great place to...

Events

Nov 30

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Dec 4

Skeleton athleat pushes sled on combined track in Lake Placid, NY.

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IBSF North American Cup

Dec 9

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Dec 10

Three men in USABS Bobsled Push Championships 2022 at the Mt Van Hoevenberg Ice House in Lake Placid, NY.

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IBSF Push World Championships

Dec 16

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Dec 18

A women's bobsled team pushes off at the top of the track at Start 1

World Cup Bobsled & Skeleton

Jan 12

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Jan 22

Drone view of MVH with athletes an lodge.

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Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games