Dec 29, 2022
The 2023 Winter World University Games are coming to the Lake George Area for a once in a lifetime event. From January 12th to the 22nd, over twenty-five hundred international athletes from 50 countries come to participate in winter sports competitions all over the Adirondack
region. Gore Mountain will be hosting several events for the duration of the games and will remain open to the public for skiers to watch the athletes and ski the trails.
Volunteers Needed
Over 400 volunteers will be needed for this 11-day tournament at Gore Mountain. Volunteer benefits include an official Games’ uniform, cozy swag, shift meals, discounts, and access to events. Register to volunteer https://www.lakeplacid2023.com/about/volunteer/
Gore Mountain Open to Public during Games
During the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Winter World University Games, Gore Mountain is open! Training and competition will take place January 12-22 and the event window is January 2nd - 24th for setting up and dismantling the supporting infrastructure.
At Gore Mountain, lift ticket-holders can witness top athletes from around the world competing in games including Ski Cross, Big Air, and Slopestyle. Due to the high-profile nature of the Games, temporary changes to capacity, parking, trails, lifts, lodges, and activities can be expected
during these events.
For those who wish to be spectators without a lift ticket, tickets are available starting at $15 per event, and can be purchased online by visiting: lakeplacid2023.com.
PARKING - From Monday, January 9 – Sunday, January 22, the Premier Parking Lot will be closed to the public, including parking season passholders; paid parking will not be available for purchase. Shuttles will offer convenient access to the Base Lodge.
TRAILS - Wild Air, The Arena, and Pot Luck, will be open for competition only. Jibland will not be open during the World University Games. The Gore team is planning to build a temporary park on Upper Sleighride for public use during the Games.
Lake George Area Open for Business
In order to support the influx of athletes, spectators, and operators - Warren County businesses will be open for lodging, shopping, dining and more! For up to date information, go to
visitlakegeorge.com.
Lake George Area Button
The Lake George Regional Convention & VIsitors Bureau has designed a button for distribution to local hotel properties and merchants for frontline staff to join in the fun! You can find them sprinkled throughout local businesses in North Creek, Queensbury, and Lake George.
About the Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB):
The LGRCVB is a division of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB and works as an extension of the Warren County Tourism Department. While the Tourism Department
markets the Lake George Area to the leisure consumer tourism market, the mission of the LGRCVB is to bring year-round, weather-proof group business to Warren County in the form of meetings, conventions, reunions, sports events, weddings, and more. Connect with the Lake
George Area on Facebook, Instagram and learn more at meetlakegeorge.com.