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