Can beginners participate in bobsledding?

Yes, safety instructors guide all participants; no prior experience is needed.

Is skating mandatory on this trip?

Skating is part of the itinerary but alternative spectator options are available.

What is the best time of year for this experience?

Winter months offer the full Olympic ice experience, typically December through March.

Are meals included during the trip?

The package includes dining at Lake Placid Lodge with locally sourced menus.

How long does the helicopter flight take?

Each leg of the helicopter ride runs approximately one hour depending on weather.

Is there a weight limit for helicopter flights?

Yes, for safety the maximum passenger weight is regulated; confirm with the operator.

Olympic Land Adventure & Bobsledding in Lake Placid

The Private Olympic Experience at Lake Placid offers a rare and thrilling immersion into the spirit of winter sports right at the heart of New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Located about five hours north of New York City, Lake Placid is renowned for hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, with a landscape shaped by rugged peaks, glacial lakes, and pristine forests. This trip transforms your visit into a curated, high-adrenaline journey that combines historic Olympic venues with luxury travel. The adventure begins with a private helicopter flight from Manhattan, soaring over the Hudson Valley and Adirondack wilderness, delivering you directly to Lake Placid’s iconic Olympic Center. Here, guests engage in authentic Olympic activities including bobsledding on the actual Olympic bobsled track—a rare opportunity unavailable to the general public—curling on precision-maintained ice, and skating on historic rinks where champions have raced. Each activity reveals nuances of winter sports mechanics and the region’s deep-rooted hockey and speed skating traditions. After the day’s exhilarating exertions, the Lake Placid Lodge awaits with its rustic elegance overlooking Mirror Lake, offering respite with fire-lit rooms and Adirondack-inspired cuisine. The surrounding area is prized for its distinctive granite formations, mixed northern hardwood forests, and wildlife like white-tailed deer and black bears that roam the outskirts. This experience is exceptional for combining access to exclusive sports facilities with the tranquility of the Adirondacks, creating a remarkable contrast to urban New York life. Returning by helicopter at sunset, the aerial view of the patchwork forests and calm lakes adds a final photographic highlight. Whether you’re a dedicated winter sports enthusiast or a first-timer looking for a memorable journey, this privately guided Olympic experience delivers history, adrenaline, and alpine atmosphere in one seamless package.

About Wings Air Helicopters

Wings Air Helicopters, based in Harrison, New York, operates helicopter tours and private charters across the Hudson Valley, the Hamptons, and regional destinations. Wings Air Helicopters offers shared and private fall foliage flights departing from Westchester County Airport and private departures from Manhattan, with options ranging from short 12-minute scenic rides to longer 45-minute tours. Signature experiences include vineyard transfers with wine tastings and gourmet lunches, Hamptons day trips and insider tours, rooftop and lakeside proposal packages with complimentary champagne, roses, chocolates, and professional photography, and elevated experiences such as high-performance driving transfers to Monticello Motor Club.

The company provides specialty events including helicopter gender reveals using a reliable AStar helicopter with biodegradable pink or blue powder, island day trips to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, Niagara Falls and Vermont ski day trips from Manhattan, and seasonal holiday lights flights. Tours are narrated to highlight landmarks like Kykuit, Kensico Dam, Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, and the NYC skyline where applicable. Multiple product formats include private charters, shared flights, commuter transfers, and introductory flight lessons.

Wings Air Helicopters emphasizes customer-focused service, curated itineraries, and coordinated extras like on-ground dining and photography for milestone events. Flights operate from specified departure points in Westchester and Manhattan, delivering aerial access to regional attractions and creating memorable aviation experiences for leisure, proposals, celebrations, and practical transfers. Bookings accommodate private groups, couples, and individual seats on select shared flights, with options to customize itineraries, add ground logistics, and coordinate photographers, dining, and special event details upon special request.