Documentary Filmed at High Peaks Resort Receives NYS Broadcasters Association Award

LAKE PLACID, NY (06/13/2014)(readMedia)-- High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid today announced the documentary special "Mountain Lake PBS Celebrates Lake Placid & The Winter Games" has been awarded a New York State Broadcasters Association Award. The special premiered on February 6, 2014 and was sponsored by the High Peaks Resort and produced by Mountain Lakes PBS.

The documentary filmed at High Peaks Resort's, featured interviews with many prominent local citizens and athletes talking about the incredible history surrounding Lake Placid and the Winter Games. Part of the special featured High Peak Resort's Memories & Memorabilia event on January 17, 2014, a gathering of close to 1,000 local residents, visitors and Winter Games aficionados. That event brought together memories and stories from the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, uncovering a treasure trove of unique tales of unlikely winners and hard-won victories.

Bob Trotter, General Manager of High Peaks Resort, conveyed the enthusiasm of the entire staff. "We were so proud to have Memories & Memorabilia as the backdrop of the Mountain Lake PBS special. We extend an enthusiastic congratulations to Mountain Lake PBS and their crew, who brought the experience to life in a way we could not have anticipated."

Interviewees for the documentary included NYS Senator Betty Little, Former Olympic Committee Member Jack LaDuke, and Town Supervisor Roby Politi. A copy of the documentary can be viewed and purchased at http://video.mountainlake.org/video/2365173047/. Mountain Lake PBS was recognized at the New York State Broadcasters Association Awards gala dinner at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City on June 12.

About High Peaks Resort

High Peaks Resort is a picturesque location for any event, meeting or gathering. With more than 10,000 square feet of flexible full-service meeting space featuring the latest in conference technology, your High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid can accommodate functions of all sizes. At the end of a productive day our location in the center of Lake Placid's shopping and dining district allows for unmatched access to recreation and inspirational team-building activities. Our full-service meeting facilities in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York accommodates up to 400 guests.

For more information, please contact Sarah Wheeler, Sales Manager High Peaks Resort, at (518) 523-4411 Ext. 378, or visit them online at http://www.highpeaksresort.com/ meetings-groups.

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