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U.S. Cross-Country Skier Jessie Diggins Ends Career with 4th Overall Season Title in Emotional World Cup Finale at Lake Placid, NY

Team USA’s cross-country skier Jessie Diggins brought her remarkable career to a close on Sunday, March 22, on home-soil at Lake Placid, New York, finishing 12th in the 20km mass start free at the World Cup Finals—an emotional farewell that was about far more than the result sheet. Related: Jessie Diggins—America’s Greatest Cross-Country Skier—Announces Intention to Retire Before the race […]
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The East Coast’s Epic Ski Season Is Still Going Strong: Here’s What’s on Tap for the Rest of the Season

The 2025-26 ski season on the East Coast has been Epic with some of the best conditions, weather, and snow the region has seen in years. Spring weather hit fast, with warmer temperatures and rain, forcing some ski resorts to close this weekend. However, some ski resorts will remain open and feature great spring events. From Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, […]
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Get into the Olympic Spirit at Lake Placid, NY, With Month-Long Olympic Festivities

As the countdown to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics accelerates, the Olympic flame is burning a little brighter this winter in upstate New York. Lake Placid—one of the most storied Olympic towns in the world—is transforming February into a month-long celebration designed to bring the Olympic spirit off the screen and into real life for fans across the East […]
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New York Governor Signs Bill Giving Olympic Athletes In-State Tuition at New York Public Universities

A Bill, proposed by Assembly member Robert Carroll, which makes Team USA athletes training for the Olympics and Paralympics in New York eligible for in-state tuition at State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) schools, was signed into law by Governor Hochul on Friday. The proposal, known as Assembly Bill A761C, will create legislation […]
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Lake Placid, NY, Loses December FIS Ski Jumping World Cup as Event Moves to Germany

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One of this Adirondack village’s marquee winter sports events will be missing from the calendar this year. The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, slated for December 13–14 at the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex, has been canceled and relocated to Klingenthal, Germany, after inspections revealed structural issues with the HS128 Large Hill’s observation deck. Related: Lake Placid to Host FIS […]
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Lake Placid, NY, to Host FIS Ski Jumping World Cup December 12-14

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces tickets are on sale for the International Ski and Snowboard (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup returning to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex on December 12-14. The event will bring together the world’s top male and female ski jumpers for three days of competition on the HS 128 large […]
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Lake Placid, NY, Trip Report: Fully Embracing an Idyllic Town Nestled in the Heart of the Adirondacks

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When trying to decide on a destination ski trip, there are countless factors to weigh when deciding what trip is right for you. Location, price, activities, accommodations, the ski resort itself, dining—the list goes on and on. For skiers and riders on the East Coast looking for a complete winter escape with great skiing, your options quickly narrow down to […]
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Lake Placid, NY, to Host First-Ever Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup in the United States

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Lake Placid to Host First-Ever Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup in the United States Women’s and Men’s FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Headed to Olympic Jumping Complex Feb. 6-9 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (January 27, 2025) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of Viessmann International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World […]
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Whiteface, NY, Report: Skiing With Local Legend Jeff Hopkins

Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 We arrived at Whiteface Mountain, New York, in the early afternoon, approaching the largest vertical drop in the Northeast. The scenery along the way was breathtaking, with snow-covered peaks and towering evergreens setting the tone for our visit. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the local legend, Jeff Hopkins. A late-start skier with large […]
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Olympic Authority, NY, Announces Upcoming Fall Festivals and Cultural Events at Venues

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is preparing for a vibrant season of fall festivals across its venues that include the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, Gore Mountain in North Creek, and Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills. From Oktoberfest at Whiteface to Gore Mountain’s Harvest Festival and two weekends of Brews & Views and Fall Festival at […]
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Star-Spangled Ski Jump at Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, NY, on July 5 & 6

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The Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, New York, will host the Star-Spangled Ski Jump event Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, combining family  activities with two days of ski jumping and Nordic Combined competitions for all ages. The annual event provides an opportunity to witness the excitement of regional ski jumping and Nordic combined events while enjoying a […]
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Exploring the Incredible Olympic-Level Infrastructure for Winter Sports at Lake Placid, NY

There are 429 National Park Sites in the United States, according to the National Park Foundation, which span more than 84 million acres. There are parks in each state and also in the U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The Adirondack Mountains in New York State offer some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in […]
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Olympic Authority Announces Return of FIS Ski Jumping World Cup to Lake Placid, NY

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Tickets On Sale Now Here, With Exclusive Early Promotion Pricing Available The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup will return to the Olympic Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, February 9-11, 2024. This event joins the calendar with two additional World Cup events already confirmed for this winter season at Mt […]
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Lake Placid, NY, Will Host 4 Major International Sliding Competitions in November and December

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IBSF World Cup in North America for the first time since 2019 Team USA athletes to begin the next Olympic cycle in North America The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) announces that Mt Van Hoevenberg will host athletes from around the world at four major International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) competitions in November and December 2022. The […]
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