Tag: Winter Olympics

Serpentorslair Staff · February 5, 2026

I Watched the 1992 Winter Olympics Once… and Kristi Yamaguchi Turned Me Into a Fan for Life

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 Serpentorslair Staff1992 Winter Olympics, Sports, Winter Olympics0 comment

I can still picture the exact moment the Winter Olympics clicked for me: a cold evening in 1992, my grandparents black and white TV glow filling the room, and that unmistakable “this is special” feeling hanging in the air. I didn’t know it yet, but I was watching the start of a lifelong tradition. The 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France felt different from anything I’d seen. The scenery alone—those French Alps backdrops—made every event look like it was happening inside a postcard. But the real hook for me was…

“Festive Fun Around the Holidays: Exploring Seasonal Delights and Activities in CNY”

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffCentral New York (CNY), Erie Canal, Festive activities, Highland Forest, holiday traditions, Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Ice skating, Lake Placid, Santa's Workshop, Seasonal delights, Tobogganing, Tree lighting ceremony, Whiteface Mountain, Winter holiday activities, Winter Olympics0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m kicking off December taking a look at some fun activities and attractions I grew up doing around holiday time. I celibate Christmas, but whatever you may be celebrating this season these are fun for the whole family. The season in CNY kicks off with our tree lighting where there is a band, the mayor, and crowds of people having hot cocoa. Once the tree is lite one can enjoy some outdoor ice skating on a portion of the Erie Canal that used…

THE POP EXPOSE ‘The Winter Olympics’ By Mitchell Smith!

February 19, 2018 Serpentorslair StaffSports, The POP-EXPOSE, Winter Olympics0 comment

I love the Olympics especially the Winter Olympics. GI grew up just 10 miles south of Lake Placid home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. I’m sure many of you know about the 1980 Men’s hockey team who upset Russia and brought home a very unlikely gold medal. Being so close to the Olympics was interesting to watch growing up. This is a small town, and one of few if not the only Olympic Venue where you can see the Bob run, ski jumps, Ice arena, and Whiteface Mountain…