Winter Activities

Located in the heart of six million acres of protected wilderness in New York’s Adirondack Park, Lake Placid has been called the winter sports capital of the world, and for good reason. Two-time host to the Olympic Winter Games, the village continues to be the site for both amateur and professional competition including World Cup events, downhill and cross country skiing, bobsled and luge, hockey, skating, ski jumping, and snowboarding. And the best part is, you can come and play at the same sites as former and future Winter Olympic athletes.

World famous Whiteface Mountain boasts the greatest vertical drop in the east, plus miles of intermediate and beginner trails, and a warming gondola to whisk you up the mountain. Take a few laps around the outdoor Olympic speed skating oval, fly down the toboggan shoot on Mirror Lake, cross country ski on endless, professionally groomed trails, or tackle the back-country on skis and snowshoes.

Spring Activities

Come the spring season, melting winter snow makes for some of the best trout fishing in the Lake Placid, New York region, and experienced licensed guides can take you to spots well off the beaten path.

Summer Activities

In the seasonal warm months of summer, our location directly on sparkling Mirror Lake allows you to take advantage of all water related activities including a refreshing swim or scenic paddle in our complimentary kayaks. Choose off-property activities from five distinct golf courses, countless hiking trails in the Lake Placid region, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Or take it down a notch with a relaxing boat tour, a visit to the Olympic Museum, or enjoy a performance at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts.

Autumn Activities

Visit us in the autumn and treat yourself to some of the most spectacular displays of the season’s foliage that you can imagine. It’s the perfect season to walk in the quiet woods, fish in solitude on a nearby wilderness pond, or take a scenic train ride and experience the season’s magnificent colors as you ride through the forest.

With so many activities to choose from, it’s good to know that High Peaks Resort offers a concierge service that can point you in the right direction, set you up with the right equipment, and make sure that your Lake Placid and Adirondack experience fills you with memories that will keep you coming back for more.