Experience the Thrill of an Olympic Biathlon

It began, they say, more than a century ago as a training exercise for Norwegian soldiers. That goes a long way toward explaining how cross-country skiing and riflery met. The result is biathlon, the only sport that involves wax and lead.

Lake Placid is one of the few places to experience this captivating sport year-round. While there is no snow in the Summer and Fall months, the organizers try to simulate the rush biathletes feel as they try to line up a target after a heart-pumping Nordic skiing event.

In this workshop, participants elevate their heart rate through aerobic activity such as biking or hiking. Then, participants step up to the range at the Cross Country Stadium, aim, and fire a 22 rifle or a paintball gun (available for juniors aged 7-12) to test their marksmanship.

Get your tickets to Discover Biathlon.

Tickets for the Discover Biathlon are time- and date-specific. Each session can accommodate several participants at the same time. Please review our activity requirements tab in advance of your ticket purchase. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early for check-in.

Visit the Mt. Van Hoevenberg website for more information and to purchase tickets.