Empire State Winter Games torch comes to Altamont

Empire State Winter Games torch comes to Altamont

The Empire State Winter Games torch stopped at Phillips Hardware in Altamont while on its way to Lake Placid.

The Empire State Winter Games torch stopped at Phillips Hardware in Altamont while on its way to Lake Placid.

The Stride Sled Warriors were honored during the stop. They’re a sled hockey team of local athletes with disabilities.

The torch travels 700 miles before it ends up in Lake Placid and is symbolic of the games uniting the state.

There are four sled hockey teams in New York.