The Empire State Games in Lake Placid, NY
Adirondack-Vacation • January 30, 2025
2025 Empire State Games from 1/30/25 to 2/2/25
The Premier Olympic-Style Winter Sports Event in the Northeast
The 2025 Empire State Winter Games is an exhilarating multi-day competition set to take place in Lake Placid, New York, from January 30 – February 2, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together athletes from across New York State and beyond to compete in over 22 thrilling winter sports disciplines.
Opening Ceremony
Kick off the 2025 Empire State Winter Games with an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at the iconic 1980 Arena in the Lake Placid Olympic Center. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. celebrates the start of this premier winter sports event!
Sports & Venues
The competition unfolds across multiple locations, featuring an exciting lineup of events:
- Lake Placid, NY – Home to a wide range of competitions, including Adaptive Bobsled, Ski Orienteering, Adaptive Biathlon, Alpine Skiing (NYSSRA U16 & U19), Cross Country, Figure Skating, Girls U12 & U14 Hockey, Long Track Speed Skating, Biathlon, Junior Bobsled, Luge, Short Track Speed Skating, and Skeleton.
- Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY – Experience the thrill of Freestyle Moguls, Adaptive Alpine, and Ski & Snowboard Cross.
- Tupper Lake, NY – Hosting Sled Hockey, the Winter Sprint Triathlon, and Winter Bike Racing.
- Paul Smiths, NY – Rounding out the competition with the Snowshoe event in a scenic winter setting.
Catch the last of Winter's beauty and adventure while enjoying the luxurious amenities at Adirondack Vacation homes! March is the perfect time to enjoy the area at special rates. Check out Whiteface Mountain's Ski and Ride program on Tuesdays and Fridays for just $10 starting on March 18 through April 4: https://www.lakeplacid.com/events/swing-into-spring And if you prefer to spectate, the U.S. Ski and Snowboard SuperTour Final will be held from March 26 through March 30 at Mount Van Hoevenberg. Admission for spectators is free! https://www.lakeplacid.com/events/supertourfinals After a day of adventure, relax and enjoy our beautiful homes, offered at special prices for weekends and weekdays in March!
Experience the Magic of Winter at the 2025 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival!
Join Us for Music, Food and Fun!
Come out for great music, food and fun at this fantastic annual Summer event!
Whether it's hiking, paddling, swimming, mountain biking and more, North Country Summer has your favorite activity covered!
Your Adirondack Cycling Paradise Awaits!
There is a plethora of things to do and places to go to view the eclipse: https://www.lakeplacid.com/events/ https://www.whitefaceregion.com/events/eclipse-viewing-at-the-grove https://www.whitefaceregion.com/events/whiteface-mountain-solar-eclipse-viewing-party HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
Be here to experience this very special astronomical event! APRIL 2024
The first snow has fallen and the time will soon be upon us for winter sports, sledding and cozying up by the fire! Book your Winter getaway today!
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