Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend Coming to Lake Placid

A new event will bring a three-day weekend of wintertime fun and adventure to LGBTQ+ residents, travelers, and allies in the Adirondacks. The first ever Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend is coming March 7 - 9, 2025, featuring a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities across the Village of Lake Placid, the Whiteface region, and the region’s historic Olympic venues. 

Hosted by the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance (ANCGA) in partnership with I LOVE NY, the Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority), and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), the 2025 Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend will support the LGBTQ+ community with an inclusive weekend that will offer something for everyone, including: 

• A welcome party

• Downhill skiing for all levels at Whiteface Mountain

• Cross country skiing on 55km of Olympic trails

• Ice Skating inside the historic Olympic Center

• Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships

• Relaxing shopping and dining on Lake Placid’s charming Main Street

• Discovering the spirit of the Lake Placid Olympic Museum

• Music and dancing at Saturday’s après-ski party

Guests are encouraged to register to ensure they receive event updates - additional Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend details will be announced as they are available. Additional information can be found at AdkWinterPride.com.

Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance Executive Director Kelly Metzgar says, “The event promises to be an exciting time to visit this winter sports destination. “This is a great opportunity to bring our LGBTQ+ community, our families, and allies together for a spectacular weekend to enjoy the fun, excitement, splendor and history of our region. Whether enjoying our skiing venues or exploring other local attractions, guests will be making our Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend a “must attend” annual event for years to come.”

The event will be made even more exciting with a special Lake Placid Legacy Sites winter passport available at a discounted rate. With the passport, guests will have access to the welcome party as well as an array of local Olympic venues and attractions. The special passport includes entry to the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, indoor ice skating at the Olympic Center, a scenic gondola ride at Whiteface Mountain, and the Skyride gondola and glass elevator ride up the HS 128 ski jump tower at the Olympic Jumping Complex, and the big après-ski party on Saturday night. 

Guests of Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend will also be offered special ski lift ticket packages, cross country ski trail passes, tickets for the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation World Championships, and more. Ski lessons and equipment rentals, including skates, will be available, too. 

Additionally, every Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend guest will receive a free tote-bag with giveaways and other surprises. 

Olympic Authority President & CEO Ashley Walden says, “We're thrilled to collaborate with the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance, I LOVE NY, and ROOST to launch this unique Winter Pride Weekend. We can't wait to welcome everyone to our Olympic venues and our vibrant community. We look forward to hosting a variety of activities and offering experiences that are truly one-of-a-kind.”

Empire State Development Executive Director of Tourism Ross D. Levi says, "Every year, New York becomes a winter wonderland, with more ski areas than any other state. LGBTQ travelers near and far will enjoy the amenities and slopes at Whiteface Mountain - including the largest vertical drop in the Northeast - plus the thrill of championship bobsledding and the Olympic history and charm of Lake Placid.  I LOVE NY LGBTQ is honored to partner for the first-ever Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend, furthering the state’s legacy as the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. From skiers of all abilities to Olympic aficionados, to those more interested in enjoying après-ski activities with members of the LGBTQ community, guests attending the weekend are sure to discover how easy it is to love New York in winter."

ROOST President & CEO Dan Kelleher says the region is proud to welcome everyone who is planning to take part in the first Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend. “The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is always excited to welcome the LGBTQ+ community to our beautiful Adirondack communities. The Lake Placid and Whiteface Regions of Essex County offer unique and diverse experiences that appeal to broad audiences whether one is a first-time visitor or a life-long resident. It's always an honor to coordinate our efforts to create and host events like this so that more and more people learn about the Adirondacks and experience the hospitality of our area."