Today was installment #2 in my introduction to the 2010 olympics--the 2 man bobsled. I jetted work a couple hours early and headed up to the Sliding Center to watch the race with Rico and Mette. Inexplicably, once we arrived at the entrance we were informed that tickets were only available in the village. A 5 minute car ride later we were informed that tickets were sold out.
Well. I don't take no for an answer that easily.
With no further ado, we ventured back to the sliding center and schemed to sneak into the event. This involved several crafted lies by yours truly, a bushwack/posthole through the woods, a nonchalant walk, and a quick skip/jump that forced me to jump into the bobsled track itself and over a fence while the security guards' backs were turned. It was quite a rush, I must say.
Mette and Rico didn't brave the jump into the bobsled track so I ended up by my lonesome for the event.
It was really neat. The track is much smaller than I imagined, so it was easy to get a fantastic view of the sleds. On the banked corners, the far side of the track was probably only 10 feet away from the viewing area, and the sled would whip past with a massive rumble right at eye level. I took several video documentaries to save myself typing a drawn-out entry. I hope you enjoy them!!
Well. I don't take no for an answer that easily.
With no further ado, we ventured back to the sliding center and schemed to sneak into the event. This involved several crafted lies by yours truly, a bushwack/posthole through the woods, a nonchalant walk, and a quick skip/jump that forced me to jump into the bobsled track itself and over a fence while the security guards' backs were turned. It was quite a rush, I must say.
Mette and Rico didn't brave the jump into the bobsled track so I ended up by my lonesome for the event.
It was really neat. The track is much smaller than I imagined, so it was easy to get a fantastic view of the sleds. On the banked corners, the far side of the track was probably only 10 feet away from the viewing area, and the sled would whip past with a massive rumble right at eye level. I took several video documentaries to save myself typing a drawn-out entry. I hope you enjoy them!!
So the Germans took first, the Swiss second, and the Canadians placed 3rd and 4th. All in all it was well worthwhile, and next year when I watch the olympics I'll be able to say "I was there once."
2 comments:
You're starting to sound like a Canadian!
Three things:
a) I TOTALLY agree with Matt.
b) It's just like Cool Runnings!
c) Remember the time we saw the Olympics commercials being filmed at Copper and you, Lucas and I freaked out every time they were on NBC because "we were there"?! How fun.
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