Try Luge Program for non members - Adirondack Luge Club

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Try Luge Program

The ADK Luge Club, TryLuge Program, is designed for you to be introduced to the exhilarating uber cool sport of luge and experience the thrill of participating in a winter Olympic sport in a safe controlled environment.

There is only a modest track fee for TryLuge. You will be equipped with required gear and receive instruction. After your runs, if you find luge is a sport that fits your quest for great way to spend a weekend while participating in the fastest sport on ice for fun, making new friends and possibly uncover a potential winter Olympian, then you've come to the right place. We are very family oriented!

You will need to complete the following steps:

1. Register by going to the Event Calendar and picking a date that we have a sliding session on and signing up there.

2. Then sign the following ORDA track waiver: ORDA Waiver

3. Head to the Mt Van Hoevenberg Lodge and pay the track fee ($20 for youth $40 for adults). You can park in Lot B or C and walk up to the lodge, you will see the track to your right.

4. Retain the receipt to show to the ADK coach.

5. Head to the old biathlon range building, for this you will get in your car and head away from the mountain, its about 2/3 of the way down the Bobsled Ln Rd on the left (before you go under the bridge), you will see a building with garage bays and box trucks. Stop there!

6. You will be outfitted with a helmet, sled and receive ground school on sled control by a USA Luge sanctioned coach.

7. You will then be loaded onto the sliding trucks and taken to Start 5.

8. Once the session is over, we will all travel back to the range building to return the equipment. DO NOT leave the track finish area without letting the Coach know first.

What to Wear

It is recommended to wear thick smooth gloves like slalom ski gloves incase you brush a wall.

Also, wear warm snug or tight fitting athletic wear and thermals under your heavy outer garments. The heavy clothing can be removed just before your turn.

A pair of athletic foot wear such a trainers and warm socks.

What to Expect

You will have 2 to 3 slides from Start 5, which is the start farthest down the track.

Your top speed will get up to about 25-30 mph / 40 kph-48 kph.

The ADK session coach has the discretion to terminate your sliding if he/she feels it is unsafe for you to continue.

So come give it go.

"Track's clear"

ADK Luge Club

Any questions about the program contact us via e-mail. board@adk-luge.com