While most people choose warm, balmy beaches for their winter getaway, my friends and I decided to defy the masses and head up north!
It's been a week since I came back from a nice, relaxing, get outta the city trip to Lake Placid, NY. We rented a quaint cabin in nearby Jay, NY that was perfectly situated in a secluded area near a creek. This cabin was so warm and cozy, which was perfect in the freezing temperatures up there! If you are interested in renting this cabin, click here.
Down a short path, was a creek that was partially frozen, so my friends and I frolicked on the ice.
In nearby Lake Placid, we decided to spend the $29 on their Olympic Passport to check out some cool stuff at the Olympic Village. But first, we felt the need to frolic on yet another frozen body of water. Mirror Lake was frozen solid and we went running, sliding, and simply enjoyed the fact that we were over a frozen lake. We even saw some people on dogsleds!
By then, it was so very cold and we were so very cold and hungry, so it was time to check out the local brewery, Lake Placid Pub & Brewery. Since we couldn't decide on which beer to choose, we first tried the sampler with 6 of their brews before deciding on one to order in a pitcher. :)
Then, when our tummies were stuffed with beer, food and some 'smores (yep, 'smores!), we headed out for some ice skating on the speed skating track! There were no railings for me to rely on, so this time, I actually had to buck up and learn to ice skate.
Other things on the Passport: visiting the ski jump! It was crazy getting to see the ski jumpers up close and personal. That thing was high!
Then we checked out the bobsled complex. There was a koala bobsledding :)
At the end of that day, we saw this awesome sunset/snowy mountain view.
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