WHOA! HOLD ON WINTER ACTION NOT OVER YET!!!!

Just when you thought there is no way that Lake Placid is having anything going on the next few weeks. Its spring and winter is over! Well, you are completely mistaken and RICH YOUR SPORTSCASTER here wants to take you down the correct path or bobsled run even.

That is right there is exciting events taking place at the Bobsled-Luge track at Mt. Van Hovenberg and at the Olympic Center Skating Complex in downtown Lake Placid. That is right this week March 31st to April 5th some of the best bobsled and skeleton athletes will meet at the Olympic Bobsled track and compete at the America’s Cup. (Winter is defintely not over yet and here I was packing up my boots, yeah right!) Boy, I would not be caught sliding head first down a fast track like that, this boy would be in traction hehe!

Let’s not forget at the Olympic Center starting next week April 9th through the 12th, the fantastic figure skaters will be jumping on the ice. The 2008 Adult Figure Skating National Championships will be upon us here in the area. Thousands of ambitious skaters will be spinning, jumping and gracefully skating some of the best routines of their career. (Lets hope there are no falls!!) Thank heaven yours truly is not out there cause there would def. be something to laugh about over a cup of coffee. For further information about these two exciting events please visit www.orda.org.

Anyway, so do not put the winter attire away yet and head out to Lake Placid these next two weeks for some serious and exciting competition. Also, please visit our guestbook and leave us a response about your skating experience, we would be glad to hear from everyone!
Good luck to all the participating athletes! I am off to another exciting event, no rest for this sportscaster. Bye for now!

WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN ARROW LAKESIDE RESORT GUEST BOOK!

We are a family owned resort that has strived since 1974 to have our guests feel welcome and right at home in the Lake Placid area. Many guests visit our resort year after year and enjoy all the hospitality that we have to offer. Our hand picked staff has been called the friendliest in town & would be more than happy to assist you in planning your vacation.

We encourage all of you to spend the time and write about your experiences in Lake Placid and your stay at the Golden Arrow. We welcome all comments and are always looking for great ideas to improve our guests stay. We honestly look forward to hearing from each and every person. Thank you all and enjoy your next trip to Lake Placid!!

Even though it is officially Spring, that has not stopped mother nature from bringing extended winter conditions. Yes, Easter has passed and still no signs of the flowers blooming in the Lake Placid Region. (HO HUM!!! SOB). But anyway that just gives us more time to enjoy great ski condtions and lets not forget all the exciting action going on at the Olympic Center.

RICHARD YOUR SPORTSCASTER reminding everyone that do not get the winter blues there is still great hockey action for children and adults all weekend long throughout the rest of March and most of April. So, put those shorter outfits away and head over to Lake Placid and don your sweaters and boots. So, you can stay nice and warm at the Olympic Center where the CAN-AM HOCKEY TOURNAMENTS are taking place. Yes, the children will be hitting the ice with their skates and sticks and slapping the ole puck around into the goal. It is great to see all the smiling faces of all ages participate in these weekend events. There is also a tournament in April where the adults are involved as well. (AWESOME!!) For further information about these tournaments please visit www.canamhockey.com , you will not be dissapointed from all the excitement.

If that is not your cup of tea or ice even, then there is still great skiing at Whiteface Mountain. Do not let the change of the seasons fool you, cause the snow is still bountiful in the Adirondack Region. (I even have tumbled down the trails a few times already this spring, have the bump to prove it..hehe). Do not forget to visit www.whiteface.com for all the current ski conditions.

So hurry on down to Lake Placid because the winter is not over with yet and the excitment continues. Well, guess I better head off the ice before someone hits me in the head with a puck….everyone have a great day and dont fret spring is on the way for all you golfers!!!

CLEAN! CLEAN! WOW VERY NICE!!

Hey everyone! This is CINDY THE EFQ(Environmental Friendly Queen) who is beaming from ear to ear about the great prestigious award that one of our own has received. Kudos and hats off to our very own Cindy Bova who has won the Best Room Cleaner award in New York State. She was nominated for her outstanding room cleaning and attention to details a few months ago. Now, we are proud to say that she has won this prestigious award.

This is a yearly award that is granted to an outstanding housekeeper/room cleaner who shows all the qualities of what it takes to provide great customer service and great room service through out the year. NYS HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION awarded this great honor to Cindy because of the recommendation of the Holderied family. (I am all fuzzy inside that we have such great people working at the Golden Arrow).

So, if you see Cindy buzzing around with her cleaner in hand take the time to say hi, you will be glad you did. If you have any comments about this great award please write a response below this blog and I will be glad to respond. For further information about this award please visit www.nyshta.org.

Congratulations again to Cindy not to be confused with yours truly! All of the staff and family here at the Golden Arrow are very proud of you and keep up the great work.

SNOW IS STILL FALLING AND PEOPLE ARE STILL SWOOSHING!!!

Do not pack up those skis yet or you will miss out on all the great late season skiing! (This season is still going strong and if you miss out on it now, I might have to drag you down myself…hehe). Over the past week there has been over at least a foot of fresh powder that has fallen from the ski. MS. DEAL-MAKER reminding you about the great late season ski package that I am sure you will not want to miss. It seems that this ole gal cannot stop throwing great packages out to all of you deserving people.

During the midweek you can share in the $79 per person package. This includes Deluxe Lodging with two double beds, an all access ski pass to Whiteface Mountain and Breakfast at our restaurant Charlie’s or Soulshine Bagel. (Yes, I said it just $79 per person..CRAZY). For further info about this great package please visit www.golden-arrow.com and do not forget for all current ski conditions please visit www.whiteface.com.

I would like to hear about your exciting ski adventures so please click below this blog and drop me a line.

Okay, everyone, grab those skis and poles and slalom over to the Golden Arrow and Whiteface to partake in this package. Oh! I almost forgot it is almost spring and I have been working hard on the golf packages for all you avid golfers. So, keep an eye out for these great packages to be sprung on you very soon. Chow for now!!!!

SNAP! CLICK! RENOVATION PICS ARE HERE!

Just as I promised the pics of our expansion project are finally here. MR. FIX-IT here bringing you what you have been looking for (I know it should have been sooner but what you going to do). I have been so busy working on building the rooms and getting this new addition ready that almost forgot about the pics promised to all of you.

Here they are and I hope you all enjoy.

CLICK ON PIC TO ENLARGE

If you have any opinions on how we can make these new rooms even better please click below this blog and give us your opinion. I would love to hear your feedback.

Back to work for this man, no rest for the wicked as they say, hope to have some more pics in the future as this project progresses. Chow for now!!!

RUNNING!!! BIKING!!! SWIMMING!!! EXHAUSTING!

As I am sure all your marathon runners and tri-athletes are aware of that it is getting closer to the Spring and Summer season. Meaning that it is time to train for the upcoming Ironman 2008 and Marathon 2008 in Lake Placid. Time to break out the bicycles and running shoes and hit the race trails in Lake Placid for these great events.

That means the gal of deals (of course I am talking of my fabulous self) MS. DEALMAKER is back with a great package for all you athletes. For all of you who would like to get a jump (literally) on everyone else and train on these great mountain courses, than I am offering a great discount. I will offer a 20 percent discount on any room from now until the end of June. (Yes, the girl is insane with discounts ,of course, not as insane as running a 26 mile race or a 12 or more hour Triathlon,,WHEW!!) Hats off to you great athletes!

So, just give us a buzz and tell them about this discount and we will gladly help your individual needs. Also, below this blog please send any feedback that you may have about your training experiences in Lake Placid. I would love to hear about them. Well, this gal is off to make some greaaattt packages. Bye for now!!!

TAP TAP TAP!!! SAW SAW SAW!!! LOOKS GREAT!

Long time no chat everyone! MR-FIX IT coming to you from our new expansion project and are things coming together and running smoothly. It has been sometime but our new store Just Bead It has opened and hopefully are other store tenants will be in shortly. We are also working on the interior of the rooms as I am speaking. We are adding some nice guest rooms and suites for everyone to enjoy. I am so excited by the progress that my guys have been putting in that hopefully by summer season these rooms will be ready for everyone to enjoy. (At least they better be or I will have to answer to the powers that be and boy would that be harsh LOL) JUST KIDDING they are great.

I hope in the next few days to have pics of some of the room progress for everyone to look at and enjoy. So, please keep posted for these exciting pics. Well, enough relaxation for this ole man or else nothing is going to get accomplished. Oh and I see Ms. Dealmaker coming around the corner. (gotta run she is always after me for a dinner or two hehe). If you would like further information about these upcoming guest rooms drop me a line and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Just drop me a comment listed at the bottom of this post.

Bye for now and wish me luck on finishing this exciting project!