It’s the last day of the Oval. We’re sad to see it go, but gratified that after a busy Winterfest event yesterday, they were able to bring it back for one more day of skating. ICE RATING (from 1-10, with 10 being the best): 10 am – 12 pm: 4 It was slow going and difficult […]
We have been told by Oval Staff that tomorrow, Sunday, February 25, will most likely be the last day of skating on the Oval for the season. Here is the schedule, as told by Oval staff: 10 am – 12 pm Speed Skating 1 pm – 3 pm Public Skating 4 pm – 6 pm […]
ICE RATING (from 1-10, with 10 being the best): 7 There were a few small rough spots throughout, and of course several inches of water from the rain, but overall the ice was surprisingly good quality. There is not a 4 pm – 6 pm speed skating session today; the Oval has closed for the […]
It was a surprisingly warm day, but the ice held up well considering the sun, occasional rain, and warm temps. ICE RATING (from 1-10, with 10 being the best)- 9 am – 12 pm: 8 Wow, what a nice session! Skating under the sun was truly enjoyable. The ice held up well, getting slightly soft […]
Another busy day at the Olympic Oval! ICE RATING (from 1-10, with 10 being the best): 8 The ice was smooth and fast for the most part today; there were a few small rough patches, but only from lots of skaters using the Oval!
It was the first day of the “President’s Week Holiday Schedule”, and great ice was enjoyed by all. ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 8.5 The morning session was so smooth and fast, it was quite exciting. There were a few small rough spots on the edges, but otherwise, it was AMAZING. […]
Wow, the ice was amazing today! It didn’t look like much earlier this afternoon after the snowfall, but the crew worked on it before the 4-6 session and it greatly improved. ICE RATING (from 1-10 with 10 being the best): 8 The surface was smooth and FAST today. There are a few rough spots on […]
It was quite a warm day here in Lake Placid, almost like spring! Yet, we still had skating. ICE RATING (1-10, with 1o being the best): 6.5 The ice held up surprisingly well considering the warm temperatures (in the 40s!) and the breeze. On the back stretch of the Oval, the ice was rather frosty […]
It was truly a gorgeous day on the Oval; sunshine, followed by pink and purple sunset and a crisp evening, all underlined by amazing ice. ICE RATING (from 1-10, with 10 as the best): 8.5 What an improvement from yesterday! The surface was fairly smooth, although there are still slight “ripples” in spots, but the […]