Lake Placid, NY (Tuesday, July 25, 2006) - When summer hits its stride in Lake Placid, world-class skiers come out and play at the MacKenzie-Intervale Ski Jumping Complex and the Kodak Sports Park for Soaring Saturdays and Wet and Wild Wednesdays, respectively.

Ski jumpers, aerial skiers, mogul skiers and freeriders train daily at these sites, operated by the New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA). Each week at 1:00, these young fliers throw down for the masses in competitions and exhibitions.

Kodak Soaring Saturday rolls into its fourth week July 29 when the top eastern jumpers sail from the 90-meter ski jump tower in a king-of-the-hill format. These athletes, aspiring to secure future spots on the United States National Team, make use of Lake Placid's artificial jumping surfaces to emulate winter speeds and distances. It's a summer activity dating back 20 years in the Adirondack Mountain community.

At the Kodak Sports Park, catch the members of the Russian Olympic Freestyle Team for Kodak Wet and Wild Wednesday on August 2. In addition to the Russian Olympians, next Wednesday's event will also present athletes from current training camps. Various kickers will launch the riders up to 60 feet in the air enabling them to execute various spinning and twisting tricks. The 750,000 gallon pool is aerated with bubbles to cushion the landing.

Admission is $12 for adults and $7 for juniors and seniors. This includes the chairlift alongside the ski jump landing hills and the 26-story elevator ride to the top of the 120 meter ski jump tower for unparalleled views of the Adirondack High Peaks.

Kodak Soaring Saturdays are slated for July 29, August 5, 12 and 19, while Kodak Wet and Wild Wednesdays play out on August 2, 9, 16 and 23.