If you’re looking for a new or different sport to try or one we watch in every Winter Olympics’ you should make a drive a short three hours north of Vancouver through Squamish ending up in Whistler and try Luge or Skeleton.
It’s a sport that’s not for the faint of heart (of me) nor for those with heart conditions or those who simply do not relish the idea of speeding down a hill over 100 mph. This is similar to the other activities that are popular in Whistler, such as speeding down the best zipline in whistler, or the best ski slope.
Jason Priestley with wife Naomi Lowde-Priestley bobsleighing at the Whistler Sliding Centre
The sliding center is the home to the fastest ice track in the world and continues to grow and challenge the sport’s elite athletes with several international competitions at various times of the year.
The Whistler Sport Legacies is a not-for-profit organization that honors the spirit of sport from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
It became official and on June 1, 2010 the Whistler became responsible for the overall operation of the Whistler Sliding Center (WSC), Whistler Olympic Park and the Whistler Athletes’ Center to provide active, accessible and safe opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
WSL believes the pursuit of sport is a catalyst for individual and community development, and we are committed to supporting athletic excellence, teamwork, respect and empowerment through sport.
From playgrounds to podiums, WSL encourages the public to explore sports on a recreational level and provides world-class facilities for athletes to discover, develop and excel in their disciplines.
To help us achieve our goals and values, our Board Members include
Luge World Cup 2016, Whistler. Photo by Justa Jeskova.
representatives from the Lil’wat Nation, Squamish Nation, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, Province of British Columbia and the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
Oh yea – if you’re up there see if you can find Crow and say “hi” to him for me.
He’s hard to miss!!
