MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, NY

MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex in Lake Placid, NY is a sight that is sure to make your knees quiver and your jaw hanging open in awe. There are two ski jump towers which represent the tallest man-made structures from Albany, New York to Montreal in Quebec, Canada. The towers are 120 and 90 meters respectively. To give you an idea, the 120 meter tower is the equivalent of a 26 story building!

Many Olympic and world-class ski jumpers have trained and cut their teeth on the jumps here at the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex. The place is open year-round regardless of whether there is snow or not. The larger tower has a skydeck for observation and is accessible by both glass elevator and chairlift. Both perspectives offer an excellent view of ski jumpers. December through March is the best time to see the skiers in action as there is usually plenty of snow cover.

Another option at the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex is the option of renting a tube during the snow covered months. You can ride down one of the steep hills for the ultimate rush when you are not up to the jumps themselves.

During the winter time, admission is 50% more than in the months when there is no snow. The reason is that the winter time includes both elevator and chairlift to take advantage of the views as well as the skiing or tubing. The off-time is cheaper due to no chairlift operation. Whatever you do, try to get to the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex while there is snow on the ground as you will have a better chance of catching some skiers in action while viewing from the observation deck.