For young athletes pursuing Olympic dreams, Park City – just 30 minutes from the University of Utah – is a town where opportunity and preparation align. With access to top-tier facilities, experienced coaches and a supportive community, the old mining town nestled in the Wasatch Mountains has also become a destination for Olympic hopefuls.
Since hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics, the town has expanded and improved its sports facilities and training programs, and the 2034 Games are expected to have a similar effect on the area. Developments such as the Utah Olympic Park and the USANA Center of Excellence, which provides sports science resources and specialized training for winter athletes, have helped create an environment that nurtures athletes, from youth programs to international competitions.
“We’ve become a winter sports mecca,” said Tess Miner Farra, head of the Winter Sports School. “Park City has always been a destination for skiers, but the economic and sport development here draws in people from all over the country.”…