Comet Bobsled Rides for Tourists at Olympic Park Utah - 365
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 2:26PM
Are you looking for a true Olympic experience? You might want to be careful what you wish for, unless, of course, you are ready to be one of the brave souls to speed down a bobsled track at 80-mph!
Adventure travelers and thrill seekers need to look no further than the “Comet” Bobsled Rides at the Olympic Park Utah. Those willing to pay $200 can take a ride down the 2002 Olympic bobsled track which is advertised as “the most-intense minute of your life.”
This experience is definitely not for the weary. The track is less than one mile long, includes a 40-story drop and 15 turns, and you will feel five times the pull of gravity during the intense ride. It is considered one of the fastest runs in the world. If you are one of the 3,000 people who take advantage of this ride each year, you’ll get the closest thing to what a winter Olympic athlete experiences going for the gold.
Passengers must be 16 years of age and in good health. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Three tourists are matched up with a professional driver for each ride. Reservations are required so plan ahead.
This year the attraction is open until Saturday, March 20, 2010 so there is still plenty of time to take part in the action. Opening dates and times vary, but rides typically operate Tuesday through Saturday with check-in beginning about 4:00 p.m.
Not sure if this thrilling adventure is worth your $200? Take a look at the video and then check out how ABC News Travel Producer, Scott Mayerowitz, fared in his recent attempt.
Lori Rice is a freelance health and travel writer, and Galavanting travel news and reviews correspondent. You can follow her adventures at 3 Star Traveler or explore her thoughts as a nutritionist, wellness advocate and foodie traveler at Fake Food Free.
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