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Wednesday, Feb. 1
Athlete check-in for Empire State Games opens – see times and locations here.
Please note Ski-O athletes need to go to the ESG check-in at the Golden Arrow Resort ONLY if they need to pick up credentials before Friday at the Sprint event; otherwise you will get your credentials when checking in for the Sprint event at Casdcade.
You will need credentials before Friday if you wish to ski at Mt. van Hoevenberg, do the model course or use the waxing facilities at any time on Thursday or Friday.
If you pick up your credentials early, DO NOT pick up an ESG jacket at the same time! All Ski-O participants will get their jackets when checking in on Friday at Cascade Welcome Center (or at your first event if not attending the Sprint). This is different than past years; the procedure has been changed to ensure all Ski-O participants receive the jacket size they specified when registering.

Thursday – Sunday, Feb. 2-5
Model Course open at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, south side of Bobsled Lane.
More information about Model course is here. Please print out your own copy of the Model map as there will be none on site.
Note that the trails north of Bobsled Lane are out of bounds until after Friday’s Sprint event.

Parking is in the lots at the end of Bobsled Lane. Pre-registered participants may ski free of charge, providing they have their ESG credentials with them. All other skiers, family members, etc. must buy a Van Ho day pass in the Mountain Pass Lodge.
Model course will be set up on south side of Bobsled Lane.
Waxing facilities located in first lot on left near the end of Bobsled Lane.

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Friday, Feb. 3

Sprint Schedule updated Jan. 30

Due to the cold weather forecast for Friday, the Sprint will NOT be a U.S. Championship event. It will, however be an Empire State Winter Games Championship event and ESG medals will be awarded.

Racers MUST wear a face covering to participate in the Sprint event!

10 am – Check-in for Sprint event at Cascade Welcome Center, 4833 Cascade Road, Lake Placid
12 noon – Sprint Event Start
Course time limit 2 hours

Parking located next to lodge right off Rte 73. Check-in and washroom facilities inside lodge. No waxing facilities but the waxing facilities at Mt. van Hoevenberg are only 5 minutes away.

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Saturday, Feb. 4

Middle Schedule updated Feb. 2

Please note that start time has been changed to 1:30 pm. Classes will run on courses as originally scheduled, ie Blue on Blue, etc.

11:30 am – Check in for Middle Event at Dewey Mt, Saranac Lake.
12:30-1:00 pm – Map distribution inside lodge
1:15 – Line up in field for Mass Start
1:30 – Middle Event Mass Start
Course time limit 2. 5 hours

Parking in lot off Rte 3 and check-in inside main lodge. Washrooms available in lodge; waxing facilities available in adjacent building.

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Sunday, Feb. 5
9 am – Check in for Long Event at Paul Smiths VIC, Paul Smiths, NY
10:30 – Long Event Start
Course time limit 3 hours

Parking in main lot off Rte 30; check in in Heron Marsh Gallery in main lodge. Washrooms available in lodge; waxing facilities available in adjacent building.