Winter is always fun in Lake Placid, and this year is no exception. All attractions, businesses, restaurants, and stores have gone above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of all who visit. Please remember, when out and about to maintain social distance of 6-feet or more and to wear a mask. This not only protects you, but it helps protect the entire community.
Below you'll find a schedule for the different Olympic venues, other outdoor recreation centers, and rental information. This schedule can serve as a guide, but the pandemic situation is fluid and you should be prepared for adjustments or a "plan B." Most places are operating at limited and reduced capacity.
Let’s face it, we know this winter is looking different, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy it!
Skating
Olympic Speed Skating Oval, Lake Placid
- Monday – Thursday: noon - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 3:30 p.m., and 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: noon - 1 p.m., 2 - 3 p.m., 6 - 7 p.m., and 8 - 9 p.m.
- Sunday: noon - 1 p.m., 2 - 3 p.m., 4 - 5:30 p.m., and 6 - 7:30 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Indoor Public Skating in the 1980 rink, Lake Placid
- Friday: 7 - 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 1 - 2 p.m., 3 - 4 p.m., and 7 - 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 - 4 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Free Wilmington Skating Rink, Wilmington
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Open everyday, weather permitting
Free skating on Mirror Lake in Lake Placid
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Open everyday, weather and conditions permitting
Nordic Skiing
Cascade Cross-country Ski Center, Lake Placid
- Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross-country Ski Center, Lake Placid
- Open daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Dewey Mountain Ski Center, Saranac Lake
- Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Paul Smiths VIC XC Skiing, Saranac Lake
- Trails open dawn to dusk
- Rentals available on site from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week
James C. Frenette Cross-country Ski Trails, Tupper Lake
- Trails open 24/7 (dog-friendly)
- Cross-country ski, snowshoe, walk, or fat tire bike
Alpine Skiing
Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington
- Open daily from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Mt. Pisgah, Saranac Lake
- Wednesday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- NO rentals available
Titus Mountain, Malone
- Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Rentals available on site
Rentals
Skate Rentals
- Locker Room 5 - Lake Placid
- Lake Placid Skate Shop - Lake Placid
Downhill Ski Rentals
- Cunningham's Ski Barn - Lake Placid
- Lake Placid Ski and Board - Lake Placid
- High Peaks Cyclery - Lake Placid
- Whiteface Mountain
XC Ski Rentals
- High Peaks Cyclery - Lake Placid
- Cascade Cross Country Ski Center - Lake Placid
- Dewey Mountain - Saranac Lake
- Mt. Van Hoevenberg - Lake Placid
- Paul Smith’s VIC - Saranac Lake
- Blue Line Sports - Saranac Lake
Snowshoe Rentals
- Dewey Mountain - Saranac Lake
- Locker Room 5 - Lake Placid
- Eastern Mountain Sports - Lake Placid
- Paul Smith’s VIC - Saranac Lake
Attractions
Ausable Chasm, Keeseville
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Daily from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge, Wilmington
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Thursday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wild Center and Wild Lights, Tupper Lake
- Wild Center is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wild Lights takes place Fridays & Saturdays from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid
- Cliffside Coaster
- Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Olympic Jumping Complex, Lake Placid
- Skyride
- Full Skyride Experience open Wednesday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Elevator Open: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sky Flyer Zipline
- Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Olympic History Museum, Lake Placid
- Thursday - Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Closed daily from noon - 1 p.m.
While researching places on our sites, may see media of people not wearing masks because all footage is from prior years. More than ever we all need to be vigilant about maintaining social distance of 6 feet or more and wearing masks when we cannot social distance.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in following all COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. Please check travel updates before visiting Lake Placid and the surrounding regions. As always, have a fun, safe, and healthy holiday weekend!