Mt Van Hoevenberg

Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Regional Development Authority ORDA is a state run organization for the development and betterment of young athletes in America.
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Our mission is to facilitate, support and operate Whiteface Mountain and Gore Montain Ski areas, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Olympic Ski Jumping Complex and the Olympic Sports Complex.

Just one week until the Cliffside Coaster opens for the season 🎢Tickets are available now at MtVanHoevenberg.comEven bet...
06/03/2026

Just one week until the Cliffside Coaster opens for the season 🎢

Tickets are available now at MtVanHoevenberg.com

Even better? We’re making the most of the longer days with extended hours: open Wednesday–Sunday from 11am–7pm through June 26, then daily after that!

Originally created for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games by Patti Bellantoni, these iconic banners have been digitized in pa...
06/03/2026

Originally created for the 1980 Olympic Winter Games by Patti Bellantoni, these iconic banners have been digitized in partnership with the Lake Placid Olympic Museum and reprinted on fabric for display in our lodge—bringing a piece of 1980 Olympic history back to life for today's guests and athletes.

The complete collection includes banners representing the nine winter sports featured during the 1980 Games. At Mt Van Hoevenberg, we proudly display the luge, bobsled, biathlon, and cross-country skiing banners, honoring the sports that continue to shape our venue today.

Next time you're in the lodge, take a moment to look up and experience a piece of Lake Placid's Olympic legacy.

Due to widespread power outages, Mt Van Hoevenberg will be closing at 3:45 PM today, May 22. We anticipate full operatio...
05/22/2026

Due to widespread power outages, Mt Van Hoevenberg will be closing at 3:45 PM today, May 22. We anticipate full operations will resume tomorrow.

Happy Earth Day from Mt Van Hoevenberg! We love a healthy Earth. Our recent upgrade to our refrigeration plant will make...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Mt Van Hoevenberg! We love a healthy Earth. Our recent upgrade to our refrigeration plant will make track cooling more efficient while using less energy. The instillation of programable track lighting allows us to reduce light pollution, reducing disruption of migratory birds and allowing Adirondack visitors to enjoy our spectacular nighttime skies.

Step into Olympic history at Mt Van Hoevenberg with our Legacy Tour!During this one-hour tour, you'll explore the rich h...
04/16/2026

Step into Olympic history at Mt Van Hoevenberg with our Legacy Tour!

During this one-hour tour, you'll explore the rich history and exciting future of gliding and sliding sports. Start at Mountain Pass Lodge, take in sweeping views of the Nordic trails, and go behind the scenes with a visit to the U.S.’s only indoor Push Track!

📅 Wednesday–Sunday
⏰ 10am | 12pm | 2pm

04/16/2026

In 1930, construction began on North America’s very first bobsled track on South Meadow Mountain, now known as Mt Van Hoevenberg. Built for the 1932 Olympic Winter Games, the 1.5-mile course featured 26 curves and was designed by Polish engineer Stanislaus Zentzytzki and overseen by Henry Homburger of Saranac Lake.

Following the tradition of European tracks, each curve was given a name. Whiteface, Shady, Little S, and Zig Zag soon became respected and feared curves worldwide.

From the Lake Placid Olympic Museum collection: Workers laying footings for the bobsled track, 1930.

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220 Bobsled Run Lane
Lake Placid, NY
12946

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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