| While vacationing at Deer Valley there are so | | | | 50 miles per hour and the Quicksilver alpine |
| many things to do, but don't leave without | | | | slide. This slide is a fairly new addition to |
| visiting Utah Olympic Park. It is located | | | | the park and offers fun and entertainment for |
| just five miles from the Deer Valley ski | | | | kids of all ages although the younger ones |
| resort; this massive park was home to the | | | | must be accompanied by an adult. For those |
| 2002 Winter Olympic bobsled, luge, skeleton, | | | | who don't feel a need for speed, there are |
| and some ski jumping events. Even though the | | | | plenty of other things to do that do not |
| Olympics are over, this park still offers | | | | involve a harness. Only a few steps from the |
| great fun for the entire family whether it's | | | | parking area is the Joe Quinney Winter Sports |
| winter or summer. Make sure you schedule this | | | | Center inside of which are two museums. One |
| in on your Deer Valley vacation itinerary. | | | | gives tourists a nostalgic look at ski |
| Utah Olympic Park is in a attractive spot | | | | history and the 2002 Olympic Museum showcases |
| only a couple minutes from Deer Valley and | | | | memorabilia from the olympic games. Guests |
| provides something for people of all ages. | | | | can also take a guided or self-guided tour of |
| During the winter, individuals who are | | | | this park to view all of the facilities. |
| willing to pay the price can take The Comet | | | | Other than the bobsled track, there are 6 |
| down the bobsled track used during the | | | | awesome Nordic ski jumps and other jumps for |
| Olympics. This intense bobsled ride goes up | | | | freestyle aerials. In the summer months you |
| to 80 miles per hour and applies 5Gs on the | | | | can see freestyle aerialists practicing their |
| riders. Once helmet-clad you go down the | | | | tricks and flips as they hurtle off a ski |
| track with 2 friends and a driver, achieving | | | | jump and land in a 750,000-gallon-pool. This |
| the three-mile distance in under one minute. | | | | pool is used in the summer to allow freestyle |
| This is not for the weak, but it is an | | | | jumpers to improve their skiing tricks. |
| amazing experience for the courageous soul. | | | | Whether you desire to experience a piece of |
| During the summer, The Comet is equipped with | | | | Olympic history, winding down the bobsled |
| wheels which gives it the ability to travel | | | | track at incredible speeds, or merely |
| down a concrete track. The ride is not quite | | | | enjoying the fine scenery; Utah Olympic Park |
| as difficult but it's fun and less expensive. | | | | has something for everyone. Package deals can |
| Other rides that are open for the adventurous | | | | be obtained for individuals interested in |
| summer visitor include 2 zip lines that allow | | | | participating in a mixture of offered |
| you to zip above the scenery at speeds up to | | | | activities. |