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We’re excited to announce our first-ever Intro to Winter Camping at Lake Placid, co-hosted by our amazing partners, Adirondack Mountain Club and The Nature Conservancy of New York!

This is our second year at this stunning location, and we’ll be snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, building fires, making snowpeople, sleeping in yurts, practicing yoga, visiting the Village of Lake Placid, and more!

Transportation to/from Times Square & Lake Placid, lodging, food, licensed guides, and cost of gear for activities are all included and FREE for selected participants.

We have VERY limited space for this event, so please complete this interest form by Thursday, 1/30 to be considered (this does not guarantee you a spot on the trip). We’ll notify those who make our registration list and those who make our waitlist on Monday, 2/3. Past attendees to LO NYC events will be prioritized. Duplicate or incomplete survey information will automatically be declined.

This event is for adults 18 years+.

We will be sleeping in 2 insulated yurts that each have 8 bunk beds with twin-size mattresses . One yurt will be designated for women and the other will be co-ed. Bathrooms and showers are a very short walk from the yurts.

Most meals will be vegetarian.

A sample itinerary with activities and meals is provided below and subject to change. Activities are based on weather/snow conditions and subject to change.

Thursday, March 6

• 12pm – Depart NYC from Times Square (Lunch is not provided but can be packed and brought in the car and/or purchased at one of our rest stops. We will have chips available in the car. There will be 2 rest stops along the way.)
• 6pm – Arrive at Lake Placid (Everyone helps to unload the entire van and bring communal gear to the Educational Yurt. Settle in.)
• 7pm – Dinner provided by The Nature Conservancy & Welcome
• 8pm – Campfire & S’mores (optional)
• 10pm – Quiet hours begin

Friday, March 7

• 7am – Breakfast (Coffee, soy milk, sugar, tea, hot chocolate, assorted oatmeal packs, scrambled eggs, hash browns, apples, granola bar)
• 9:30am – 12:30pm – Cross-Country Skiing
• 12:30pm – Lunch (Madras Lentils, Quinoa & Rice, roasted green beans, grapes)
• 2pm – Downtime (Hang out, color, do origami, and/or play cards in the Educational Yurt. You can also enjoy the snow/the campsite at your leisure.)
• 4pm – Yoga (Optional. Meet up at the Educational Yurt for a gentle & warming vinyasa-inspired flow.)
• 5pm – Dinner (Veggie Sancocho and campfire Apple Pie Packs)
• 8pm – Campfire (optional)
• 10pm – Quiet hours begin

Saturday, March 8

• 7am – Breakfast (Coffee, soy milk, sugar, tea, hot chocolate, assorted oatmeal packs, Breakfast burritos (flour tortillas, eggs, cheese, beans, salsa), apples, granola bars)

• 9:30am – 12:30pm – Snowshoeing
• 12:30pm – Lunch (Campfire pizza/quesadillas and hotdogs)
• 2pm – Downtime (Optional trip for those who want to explore the Village of Lake Placid. You can walk around/check out the shops, pay your way for Lake Placid Toboggan Chute, visit the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, or Ice Skating at the Olympic Oval OR hang out, color, do origami, and/or play cards in the Educational Yurt. You can also enjoy the snow/outdoors at the campsite at your leisure!)
• 6pm – Dinner (Veggie chilli and yellow rice)
• 8pm – Campfire & S’mores (optional)
• 10pm – Quiet hours begin

Sunday, August 4

• 7am – Breakfast (Coffee, soy milk, sugar, tea, hot chocolate, assorted oatmeal packs, scrambled eggs, apples, granola bars, leftovers)
• 10am – Depart (Everyone cleans yurts and checks for leftover items. Lunch is not provided but can be packed and brought in the car and/or purchased at one of our rest stops. There will be 2 rest stops along the way.)
• 6pm – Arrive at Times Square

Participant Packing List. Please be prepared to bring ALL of the following unless noted as optional. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide this gear for partipcants but can try and help source among the group, if possible. Please note that there will be VERY LIMITED SPACE inside our van. Please pack light–ONE CARRY-ON SIZE BAG/ BACKPACK–so that they can easily fit under our seats.

• The key to winter camping is understanding that you’ll always be a little cool but you shouldn’t be shivering or sweating. It is essential that you pack strategic layers and look out for specific fabric materials. (1 hat, 1 pair of waterproof gloves, 1 scarf/buff/balaclava, 3 sweat-wicking, long-sleeve base layers, 1-2 insulated, long-sleeve mid-layers (fleece, hoodies, puffers), 1 wind/water-proof outer layer (rain jacket), 3 base leggings or Long Johns, 1-2 waterproof pants, 3-5 pairs of socks (reco long, thick socks), 3-5 pairs of underwear)
• 1 pair of hiking or snow boots for the snow activities (sneakers will not keep you dry or warm during )
• 1 pair of comfortable shoes to relax inside the yurts/at camp

• 1 pair of water shoes or flip flops for the showers
• Towel for showering
• Towel for yoga (optional)
• Sunglasses
• Toiletry bag and personal medications (including lip balm, lotion/vaseline, sunblock)
• 1 cold-weather rated sleeping bag (35 degrees or less)
• Pillow (memory foam pillows will freeze)
• Blanket (optional)
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Trekking poles (optional)
• 1 2-L insulated water bottle/thermos (water will freeze in a plastic water bottle/bladder)
• 1 2-L hard plastic water bottle (optional, you can fill these with hot water and use these as personal warmers during the day/night)
• 1 cup, mug, or thermos for coffee
• Personal snacks (optional)
• Power bank & chargers (there is a limited number of outlets to share)