Sports are a very big part of America as well as other countries, whether it's the Olympics or college or professional sports. The Verizon Sports Complex in Lake Placid, NY is one of the more premier sites for holding sporting events such as the Olympic Games. Those participating in the winter sporting events like cross country have state that the 31 miles of trails makes them one of the best in the country. An added bonus is that it is good for athletes of all skill levels.
The Verizon Sports Complex is where many of the 1980 Olympic events took place such as the biathlon events, cross country, skeleton racing, luge, and bobsled. There is probably no other place that offers that excellent area for Nordic skiing as Verizon does.
The lodge that Verizon provides is the best you can find as it offers a little of everything. There is a child care facility there so parents can leave their children with qualified care and enjoy themselves. If you don't have the equipment for your sport event, no need to worry. Their excellently supplied rental shop will have everything you need and more as well as a great staff to help you select what you need. If you are not real experienced, you may need the help of a professional to guide you so you don't get the wrong items. Their gift shop carries a little of everything. After a long day on the trails, surprise that someone special with a box of chocolates or some other little token of your affection.
Verizon Sports Complex proudly boasts of their Mt. Van Hoevenberg trails, which are some of the best trails for skiing and racing. The Lake Placid Loppet, which has been categorized as the country's best events of that category, is held at the Verizon Sports Complex.
There are excellent rates for tickets for the events. There are season passes available as well as special rates for children and students. Whether you get a day pass, monthly rental or group pass, you are getting a good deal for all they have to offer at Verizon.
