Governor Cuomo Announces Opening Of New Sky Flyer Zipline At Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the grand opening of the new Sky Flyer Zipline at the Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex. The Zipline is the latest year-round attraction at the Olympic Complex and, along with the recently completed Skyride Gondola, the venue now offers a variety of ways to soar and explore the stunning beauty of the Adirondacks. The Sky Flyer Zipline opens for first rides tomorrow, July 17, and will be open Wednesday to Sunday for summer operations through Mid-October, and will operate on weekends for the remainder of fall.   

"The Sky Flyer Zipline is our latest and most exciting addition to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex, and is part of our ongoing effort to modernize the entire complex, not just for the athletes it serves in the wintertime but for the thousands of families in New York and across the northeast who come to Lake Placid for summer fun," Governor Cuomo said. "Our efforts are transforming the complex into a year-round provider of excitement and entertainment, which will attract more summer visitors and provide a boost to local businesses."
 
The Sky Flyer Zipline is an exciting and thrilling attraction for visitors of all ages. Guests experience the ride from a seated position as they fly from the 70-foot tower located next to the take off ramp. Soaring parallel to the Olympic landing hill at a 30-degree decline, riders experience the excitement of an Olympic Ski Jumper. The 700-foot descent gracefully ends near the base lodge on the landing deck.  
 
ORDA President & CEO, Mike Pratt said, "The transformation of the Olympic Jumping Complex into a year-round destination is something we are very proud of. Besides hosting international competition and training, our guests will now be able to feel the same exhilaration as our athletes."   
 
The recently completed SkyRide Gondola takes visitors up the hillside with to the world renowned Olympic Jumping Towers. From there, guests can take the glass enclosed elevator to the top of the 120-meter tower to enjoy panoramic views from the observatory room. There is also an exterior viewing deck that overlooks the entire landing hill and gives an amazing perspective to what athletes face just before releasing. The Gondola will be open daily for the remainder of the summer season.

For more information about the Sky Flyer Zipline and the Lake Placid Olymic sites, visit https://lakeplacidolympicsites.com/todo/sky-flyer-zipline/.