About this episode

This episode explores the impact of the Winter Olympics on Lake Placid and its evolution into the winter sports capital of the world.

In the final installment of this special Olympics Sessions mini-series, we'll dive into the lasting impact of the Winter Olympics on Lake Placid and how its legacy shaped the culture of this small Adirondack mountain town for the next century. This is how Lake Placid became the winter sports capital of the world. Tired of physically struggling on your hikes? Looking for help to improve your your fitness for hiking? Here are 2 ways I can help you do that: 1.) Work with James 1-on-1 (online) Apply to work with directy with James 1-on-1 in his Seek To Do More program where he'll help you build the right kind of strength & conditioning for better hiking adventures, along with the nutrition and daily habits needed to support long term transformation. Book a call with James to see if it's the right fit for you HERE www.seektodomore.com 2.) Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE Team training program A 6-week online fitness program to help you imporve your strength and endurance for hiking mountains. Train alongside a likeminded team of fellow hikers who will give you the support, guidance, and accountability you need to succeed. Over 200 hikers worldwide have joined the Great Range…

People in this episode

Host: James Appleton

Topics covered

• Winter Olympics
• Lake Placid
• sports culture
• hiking fitness
• strength training

Keywords

• Winter Olympics
• Lake Placid
• hiking
• fitness
• strength training
• Adirondack

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seek To Do More, Great Range Athlete

Places: Lake Placid, Adirondack

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