Activities
Whiteface / Lake Placid Winter ChallengeChallenge your friends and family and show off your results on our special edition Whiteface Lake Placid Winter Challenge score card. During our 30th Anniversary celebration, February 12th – 28th , there will be special opportunities for you to try our activities, earn prizes, and create your own Olympic memory.
Bobsled — more>
Your Challenge: Begin at the half-mile point on the track and wind through Shady, Labyrinth, and The Heart for the fastest time down the track.
Your Challenge: Begin at the half-mile point on the track and wind through Shady, Labyrinth, and The Heart for the fastest time down the track.
Okay, Bobsledders. First make sure everyone on your team knows right from left. Now use this specialized knowledge to navigate the challenges on the track like Shady, Labyrinth, and The Heart. Top athletes hit speeds of at least 90 mph—so you might want to go over the whole "lean right / lean left" thing one more time.
For reservations: Call 518–523–4436 or email
Winter Challenge Special — Save 20% with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Sports Complex | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 12 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| February 13 – 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| February 18 – 20 | 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| February 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
| February 24 – 26 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| February 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| February 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
2009 – 2010 Lake Placid Bobsled Experience Rates:
| Adult | $75.00 |
| Teen (13–19) | $70.00 |
| Junior (12 and under) | $65.00 |
*Minimum height is 48 inches
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Alpine Skiing — more>
Your Challenge: Race the clock through our new Carving Course at Whiteface.
Your Challenge: Race the clock through our new Carving Course at Whiteface.
Hello, Racers. In Alpine Racing you wind your way through gates spread across the mountain. Around one gate, then the other, and back and forth until you reach that finish line. Whatever you do, think fast. Top alpine skiers hit speeds up to 80 mph. Best time wins.
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Whiteface Mountain | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 12 – 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Public Carving Course Rates:
| Adult | *Free |
| Teen (13–19) | *Free |
| Junior (12 and under) | *Free |
* Free with purchase of Whiteface lift ticket
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Biathlon — more>
Your Challenge: Take a deep breathe, point and shoot. You will be scored on the number of targets you hit.
Your Challenge: Take a deep breathe, point and shoot. You will be scored on the number of targets you hit.
Cross-country skiing. Rifle shooting. If you don't immediately see the connection, you must not be a nineteenth-century Norwegian soldier. But that's okay; you can still excel at Biathlon, which was invented as a military exercise. Imagine skiing your hardest and then shooting at a saucer and a silver dollar. You're scored on the number of targets you hit.
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Sports Complex | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 14 – 18, 27, 28 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Biathlete Range Only Rates
| Adult | $15 |
| Teen (13-19) | $15 |
*For participants 12 and under rifle simulation is available
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Curling — more>
Your Challenge: Visualize the target, deliver, sweep, sweep harder, score, celebrate!
Your Challenge: Visualize the target, deliver, sweep, sweep harder, score, celebrate!
Do you enjoy yelling? What about sweeping? Curling involves both! Just visualize the target; push the stone toward the center; sweep; sweep hard; yell, "HAAARD!" and get ready to celebrate.
Ice Hockey will be available at the same time as Curling. Both activities included in the price. Purchase tickets at the ORDA Store or at the Olympic Center. Reservations recommended.
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Center - USA Rink | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 13 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 14 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| February 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 17 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 18 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 21 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| February 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 26 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Curling Rates
| Adult | $15 |
| Teen (13–19) | $12 |
| Junior (12 and under) | $12 |
Ice Hockey will be available at the same time as Curling. Both activities included in the price. Purchase tickets at the ORDA Store or at the Olympic Center. Reservations recommended.
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Figure Skating — more>
Your Challenge: Complete the following elements: forward skating, backward skating, spin/turn, jump, and receive your score!
Your Challenge: Complete the following elements: forward skating, backward skating, spin/turn, jump, and receive your score!
Finally! A chance to show your artistry. Demonstrate your skill and style with forward skating, backward skating, spin / turn, and a jump. Feel free to impress the panel of judges by singing your own competition music. Don't forget – sequins, sparkles and excessive bling gets you extra points! (Scores out of 6.0) Skate rentals are available.
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Center — 1932 Rink | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 13 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| February 14 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| February 18 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| February 21 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| February 26 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Figure Skating Rates
| Adult | $10 |
| Teen (13–19) | $7 |
| Junior (12 and under) & Senior 65+ | $7 |
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Ice Hockey — more>
Your Challenge: Put the puck in the net! How fast is your slap shot?
Your Challenge: Put the puck in the net! How fast is your slap shot?
Can you put the puck in the net? What if there is a goalie blocking your shot? How fast is your slap shot. Get out on the ice and test your skills. You'll be given practice shots and then five chances to earn your score for putting the puck in the net. Next, try you best at the slap shot. A radar gun will record your score.
Curling will be available at the same time as Ice Hockey. Both activities included in the price. Purchase tickets at the ORDA Store or at the Olympic Center. Reservations recommended.
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Center – USA Rink | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 13 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 14 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| February 15 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 17 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.. |
| February 18 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 21 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| February 24 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| February 26 | 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Ice Hockey (skills) Rates
| Adult | $15 |
| Teen (13–19) | $12 |
| Junior (12 and under) | $12 |
Curling will be available at the same time as Ice Hockey. Both activities included in the price. Purchase tickets at the ORDA Store or at the Olympic Center. Reservations recommended.
Winter Challenge Special — Save $2.00 with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Skeleton — more>
Your Challenge: Hop on a sled, slide down an ice chute head first from Start 5 of the Olympic Sports Complex track and watch for your time.
Your Challenge: Hop on a sled, slide down an ice chute head first from Start 5 of the Olympic Sports Complex track and watch for your time.
At the Olympic Sports Complex, you'll have the chance to try the sport of Skeleton. This is your childhood sled on overdrive. Thirty miles per hour never seemed as fast as when you are laying on your stomach rocketing down an ice chute.
Winter Challenge Special — Save 20% with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Sports Complex | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 13 – 16, 20, 27 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Skeleton Rates
| Adult | $60 |
| Teen (13–19) | $60 |
*Minimum age: 13
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Ski Jumping — more>
Your Challenge: Ski down the 20 meter ramp, launch into the air, and go as far as you can down the hill.
Your Challenge: Ski down the 20 meter ramp, launch into the air, and go as far as you can down the hill.
Yes, you can try ski jumping!! Don't worry, we won't make you take the elevator to the top of the 120 meter tower for your first jump. We actually have a smaller hill, a 20 meter jump, that's just perfect for those that want to test their wings.
Please bring your own alpine equipment. Recommended for intermediate skiers or higher.
Winter Challenge Special — Save 20% with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Jumping Complex | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 13 – 15 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Ski Jumping Rates
| Adult | $25 |
| Teen (13–19) | $25 |
| Junior (12 and under) | $25 |
Please bring your own alpine equipment. Recommended for intermediate skiers or higher.
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Speed Skating — more>
Your Challenge: Skate your fastest lap around the inner lane of the Olympic Speed Skating Oval.
Your Challenge: Skate your fastest lap around the inner lane of the Olympic Speed Skating Oval.
Greetings, Speed Skaters. If you brought full-body spandex, now would be a good time to wear it—certainly a much better time than dinner tonight would be. But if spandex isn't your thing just skate extra hard to overcome wind resistance as you zoom around the Olympic Oval's inner lane. Did you know that in competition, racers reach speeds up to 37 mph? Good luck!
Rentals available for $3.00
Winter Challenge Special — skating is free with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Center — Olympic Speed Skating Oval | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 12 – 28 | 7:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. |
Speed Skating Rates
| Adult | $7 |
| Teen (13–19) | $5 |
| Junior (12 and under)/ Senior 65+ | $5 |
Rentals available for $3.00
Winter Challenge Special — skating is free with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Olympic Trivia — more>
Your Challenge: Find the clues within the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Museum to answer your trivia questions.
Your Challenge: Find the clues within the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Museum to answer your trivia questions.
How many nations participated in the 1980 Games? Sharpen your mind with Olympic trivia questions. Find the answers at the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Winter Museum. Trivia sheets will be given upon admission to the Olympic Museum.
Winter Challenge Special — Admission to the Olympic Museum is free with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Availability of Scored Activity:
| Location: | Olympic Center — 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Museum | download map |
| Dates | Time |
| February 12 – 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Olympic Trivia
| Adult | $5 |
| Teen (13–19) | $3 |
| Junior (12 and under)/ Senior 65+ | $3 |
Winter Challenge Special — Admission to the Olympic Museum is free with a valid 2009 – 2010 Olympic Sites Passport
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Prizes: Bring your stamped score card to the ORDA Store on Main St. to collect your prize!
- Bronze: Complete 3 activities - 30th Anniversary Pin
- Silver: Complete 6 activities - Winter Challenge T-shirt and 30th Pin
- Gold: Complete 10 activities - 1 Whiteface lift ticket for 2010–2011, T-shirt, and 30th Pin
