Sochi, Russia in 2014
The 2014 Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia with the Nordic events at Psekhako Ridge. I'll let Bill Marolt describe it since I have no idea where Sochi is or what it's like (maybe I will get to find out though!):
"What a fabulous opportunity we have with the selection of Sochi, Russia, as the 2014 Olympic site! It's a chance to take our sports to a new and truly fascinating destination in the Caucasus Mountains along the Russian Riviera of the Black Sea.
This is truly a unique destination! Imagine this-- spectators will be able to catch an Olympic competition in the afternoon in the mountains and stroll along the playa in Sochi that evening underneath palm trees!
And, yes, these are real mountains! The mountains reaching skyward above the Krasnaya Polyana valley are the home to Russia's primary winter resorts with massive alpine terrain. And the new Rosa Khutor will have over 5,000 feet of vertical, making it one of the biggest lift-served mountains in the world. These are towering alpine peaks, much like the French or Swiss Alps, with huge bowls of powder and long, flowing runs. And it's all just 30 miles from the Black Sea!
Sochi's airport is just 10 minutes from the city. And with the mountain venues less than an hour away, it will be one of the most convenient Winter Olympics in recent history.
Sochi has a rich history dating back to the Byzantine Era. It is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and has welcomed visitors for thousands of years, from travelers and merchants on the famed Silk Road to Russian czars. Sochi became Russia's most popular resort destination a century ago, and continues today to be an attractive international destination because of its moderate climate in the city, over 300 spas along its Mediterranean-like Black Sea coastline and in the nearby Caucasus Mountains.
The climate in Sochi is unique-- the northernmost tropical climate in the world due to the unique location between the Caucasus Mountains, including Russia's highest peak (Mount Elbrus, 18,000-feet) and the Black Sea. Temperatures in the mountains likely will be in the 20s with little wind, with winter temperatures in the 40s and 50s in the city.
Russia is a great winter sports nation and the hosts will bring incredible passion to these unique Games. I think you'll be amazed at the hospitality of the Russians and the quality of the competition."
--Bill Marolt, USSA CEO & prez.
"What a fabulous opportunity we have with the selection of Sochi, Russia, as the 2014 Olympic site! It's a chance to take our sports to a new and truly fascinating destination in the Caucasus Mountains along the Russian Riviera of the Black Sea.
This is truly a unique destination! Imagine this-- spectators will be able to catch an Olympic competition in the afternoon in the mountains and stroll along the playa in Sochi that evening underneath palm trees!
And, yes, these are real mountains! The mountains reaching skyward above the Krasnaya Polyana valley are the home to Russia's primary winter resorts with massive alpine terrain. And the new Rosa Khutor will have over 5,000 feet of vertical, making it one of the biggest lift-served mountains in the world. These are towering alpine peaks, much like the French or Swiss Alps, with huge bowls of powder and long, flowing runs. And it's all just 30 miles from the Black Sea!
Sochi's airport is just 10 minutes from the city. And with the mountain venues less than an hour away, it will be one of the most convenient Winter Olympics in recent history.
Sochi has a rich history dating back to the Byzantine Era. It is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and has welcomed visitors for thousands of years, from travelers and merchants on the famed Silk Road to Russian czars. Sochi became Russia's most popular resort destination a century ago, and continues today to be an attractive international destination because of its moderate climate in the city, over 300 spas along its Mediterranean-like Black Sea coastline and in the nearby Caucasus Mountains.
The climate in Sochi is unique-- the northernmost tropical climate in the world due to the unique location between the Caucasus Mountains, including Russia's highest peak (Mount Elbrus, 18,000-feet) and the Black Sea. Temperatures in the mountains likely will be in the 20s with little wind, with winter temperatures in the 40s and 50s in the city.
Russia is a great winter sports nation and the hosts will bring incredible passion to these unique Games. I think you'll be amazed at the hospitality of the Russians and the quality of the competition."
--Bill Marolt, USSA CEO & prez.
posted by LAV at 17:22
1 Comments:
Cool! Back to my ancestors stomping grounds.
Is it just me or have the Korean's been trying to get the Oly's for quite some time (ever since '88 really).
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