Major Snow! Winter Carnival this Weekend!

We received a foot of the white stuff overnight, and the extended forecast is pointing to snow every day for the next 10 days!


Photo from flickr user Capn Tom

The Ice Palace is finished and lit in preparation for this weekend's culmination of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival! Highlights include Saturday's Parade at 1pm, on Main St and Broadway, with floats and performances tied into this year's Horray for Hollywood theme as well as fireworks on Sunday night at 7.

Check out the Full Schedule of Events

Nokia FIS Snowboard World Cup at Whiteface

The Visa US Snowboarding Cup / NOKIA FIS Snowboard World Cup will be happening at Whiteface February 29-March 3.


In addition to PGS (gates) and individual SBX (snowboard cross) events, this year will feature a team SBX event - a unique competition not usually seen anywhere but the X-Games.

Check out this video of the 2007 competition:


Saturday night, March 1 will also feature the Paul Mitchell Progression Session at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval - a Big Air/Wall Ride Exhibition, with live music by The Press Project, giveaways and games. Don't miss out!

Full Schedule of Events via ORDA