By: Sydney Chan, Syracuse University B.S. Broadcast and Digital Journalism LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — “It’s awesome. It’s amazing. It’s a little bit insane. But so are the racers,” laughs Kenny Krilla after Saturday’s, Feb. 1, youth luge A and B races held at Mt Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. The proud uncle of slider Violet […]
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WILMINGTON, N.Y. – Stratton Mountain’s Reese Knight was the top female skier during Saturday’s, Feb. 1, Empire State Winter Games moguls event, held at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington. Racing on the resort’s Lower Valley trail, Knight won both the U15 and overall women’s event when her second run was clocked on 25.43 seconds. That run
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By: Sydney Chan, Syracuse University B.S. Broadcast and Digital Journalism LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Speed, exhilaration and friendship were fully displayed during Saturday’s, Feb. 1, youth luge A and B races held at Mt Van Hoevenberg, in Lake Placid. As members of the USA Luge Junior Development Team, this year’s Empire State Winter Games was
By: Baneet Bains, Syracuse M.S Public Relations LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The historic, scenic Mt Van Hoevenberg Sliding Center, in Lake Placid, welcomed seasoned and fresh competitors to its facility during Saturday’s, Feb. 1, Empire State Winter Games junior bobsled and skeleton races. Elliot McLean of Saranac Lake, N.Y. and Carly Coates of Potsdam, N.Y.
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Craftsbury Nordic Ski Center athletes, Craftsbury, Vt., skied away with gold, silver and bronze medals in Saturday’s, Feb. 1, Empire State Winter Games’ U15 women’s biathlon sprint race held at Mt Van Hoevenberg, in Lake Placid. Cold air temperatures, hovering in the single digits, and clear skies made for ideal conditions
By: Dan Kekis, Syracuse M.S Public Relations LAKE PLACID, N.Y.- Defending his title Robert Graham, from Ottawa, Ontario, claimed first place in the Men’s, 21+ ski orienteering race, held at the Scott’s Cobble Nordic Center, in Lake Placid. Graham finished with 1,420 points and the fastest time, 34 minutes, 58 seconds, claiming gold. Ski Orienteering
By: Baneet Bains, Syracuse M.S Public Relations Candidate SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. – The 2.5K U10 Masters Mass and Dual Start cross-country races were held on the scenic Dewey Mountain trail system in Saranac Lake on Friday, Jan. 31. The event brought together Nordic skiers of all ages to enjoy the winter sport at an iconic
By: Sydney Chan, Syracuse University B.S. Broadcast and Digital Journalism It’s no secret that Lake Placid is cold — really cold. This weekend especially, competing in events and cheering on athletes in temperatures as low as -6 degrees requires some delicious fuel! Found in the Athletes’ Village, grab a warm drink and a tasty snack
Sport and Magic Join Together for 45th Empire State Winter Games Opening Ceremony 45th Empire State Winter Games Get Underway with Thursday’s Opening Ceremony LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – Magician Matt Roberts added even more magic to Thursday night’s, Jan. 30, Empire State Winter Games opening ceremony, held in Lake Placid’s Olympic Center. Roberts performed an
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Empire State Winter Games to be Held in New York State’s Adirondack Region January 30 thru February 2, 2025 Empire State Winter Games Opening Ceremony Entitled “Chasing Dreams on Snow & Ice” Scheduled for 6:30 p.m., January 30 in Lake Placid’s Olympic Center Twenty-Four Winter Sports Make up the 45th Annual Empire State Winter Games