Ski - Skate - Party - PRIDE!

Be part of the first Adirondack Winter Pride weekend, March 7-9, 2025! Registration is now open!

Elevate your winter with a three-day PRIDE celebration in beautiful Lake Placid, one of America’s original winter getaways. Adirondack Winter Pride is an opportunity for members of the LGBTQI+ community, family members, and allies from all over to connect over days filled with winter fun, celebrations, and delicious dining in a region that does après-ski like no other. From skiing and snowboarding at Whiteface Mountain to skating parties and themed meet-ups, it's a celebration of all things snow-season and pride!

Register for Adirondack Winter Pride

PRICE REDUCED! Registration for Adirondack Winter Pride 2025 is now $49 per person.

Registration includes:

BUT WAIT, there's more! Already have a Whiteface season pass? Live locally? Opt for a package without the Legacy Sites Winter Passport or Whiteface lift ticket discount and register for just $20!

Registration is available online only and will close on Wednesday, March 5.

Register here

Three days of Winter Pride fun

Adirondack Winter Pride offers three days packed with fun. Keep checking back on the schedule below, as new events and offerings are still being added!

Friday

  • 6-8:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception at the Lake Placid Conference Center
    • Registration bag pick-up
    • Charcuterie boards
    • Cash bar
    • Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance display

Saturday

  • 10:00 a.m. – Meet at the Waffle Cabin for a Mountain Tour (Intermediate+ skiers & riders).
  • 11:00 a.m. – Meet at the summit of Little Whiteface for a group photo, then ski parade-style down the slopes to the Main Base Lodge!
  • Noon-5:00 p.m. – Epic après-ski party in the Main Base Lodge!
    • DJ Rafadubz from noon-3:30 p.m.
    • Food & drink specials
    • I Love NY photo booth and trivia games with giveaways
    • Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance display
  • 5-7:00 p.m. – Après Ski Cocoa Bar at Gallery 46 with a 15% off coupon to spend on beautiful local art and artisan goods. 

Sunday

  • 10:00 a.m. – Meet at the Whiteface Mountain Waffle Cabin for a Mountain Tour (Intermediate+ skiers & riders).
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Cozy Coffee Happy Hour at Origin Coffee, Lake Placid. Grab a cup of your favorite coffee beverage – or a tea or cocoa – and connect with new friends.
  • 4-5:30 p.m. – Skating party in the USA Rink of the Olympic Center, with Pride-themed music and lighting. Don your flashiest figure skating attire and meet us at the rink!
    • Free skate rentals
    • Open for all to join

Daily — Go shopping on one of the best main streets anywhere (it's lakeside and so, so picturesque) or make your own brewery crawl by visiting Lake Placid's five local craft breweries and tasting rooms. Lean into the Olympic spirit and get hands on with interactive exhibits at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, or try a make-your-own activity like candle making at Pure Placid or jewelry making at Just Bead It! 

Take a break from the slopes, or opt for a flatter ski experience, and explore miles of cross-country ski trails tucked away at Mt Van Hoevenberg. While you're at this Lake Placid Legacy Site, watch the best bobsled and skeleton athletes from around the world compete on the icy track. You may even spot some former and future Olympians while you're there!

Information for registrants

Registration packets can be picked up at the Welcome Reception on Friday, March 7 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Lake Placid Conference Center.

Those not able to attend the Welcome Reception can pick up their packets at the Lake Placid Visitors Bureau during regular business hours Friday-Sunday of Pride weekend.

Lake Placid Visitors Bureau  |  2608 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946  |  Open 9am-4 p.m. daily

All Are Welcome Here

Lake Placid works diligently to uphold its standards as a safe and welcoming community, dedicated to creating inclusive experiences for all travelers.

Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend is a collaboration with the Lake Placid Region, Whiteface Mountain, the Olympic Regional Development Authority, ROOST, I Love NY, and the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance.

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