Quick Trip 2 Lake Placid

Lake Placid really is a special place. Every time I come back, there are a few things that stand out and make this tiny lake town feel like home. I usually describe it as a great place to “visit” but it can lose its charm after living there for a while. This quick trip back I was able to enjoy everything I love about LP.

In the summer, Eric and I try to get up early and take a swim in Mirror Lake as often as possible. It’s just a great way to start your day… to be the first person to disturb the glass-topped water is a cool feeling in the morning. I’m not going to lie, it’s not easy jumping into a cold lake when you’re half asleep but that’s half the fun. To see who takes the plunge first is always an entertaining battle, which often ends up in me being thrown off the dock ☺

Another summer memory I have is going out for Mountain Mist Ice cream. It’s an old-fashion hangout with the best soft-serve around. I go for the vanilla-chocolate twist, half dipped in sprinkles ☺ It has to be eaten on a tailgate in the parking lot to get the full affect, which we've definitely done a few times while I've been back.

Walking down Main Street on a busy sunny Sunday afternoon is near the top of my list as well. When I have nothing to do on my day off from training and I don’t want to sit in my room at the OTC… “Downtown” is the perfect place to be. I’ve walked through every store a hundred times but they never get old. I typically never buy anything but it’s still fun to look. The other day I stopped into a popcorn store that has great antique pictures and realized I’ve never tried their popcorn…. It was a fantastic realization because it may be my new weakness in town! Haha

Besides the town itself, I also love training up here. It was the best decision I made to come up and use the push track. I’m feeling a lot more confident and comfortable pushing the sled, especially over the crest. It’s not exactly the same as running on the ice but it’s the closest I can get until I go back to Calgary next week. That’s all for now ☺