The Winter Olympics are February 9-25th in PyeongChang, South Korea and families around the world will be watching. Make the games more than a spectator sport, test your skills or learn something new, try out the winter sports at locations across metro Detroit.
Every other year the Olympics offer breath-taking, nail-biting must-see tv. In a world with Netflix and DVR it’s the rare occasion when the family comes together to cheer on our nation’s athletes. Memories will be made that last a lifetime and books will be read about the competitors. If the little in your life finds inspiration from Team USA help them start their journey to get the gold, right in their own backyard.
Hockey fans and figure skaters can learn to skate at one of these local ice arenas.
Prepare for a future on the bobsled at these sledding hills.
Take a roadtrip and test the luge at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex!
Jump on the chair lift and hit the slopes at these local ski resorts.
Try something new and learn to curl at the Detroit Curling Club.
Want to know what its like to be an Olympian? Check out our interviews with gymnast Laurie Hernandez and local ice dancer Meryl Davis.
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