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The journey from Limon, CO to Park City, UT is supposed to be around 7.5 hours, but in reality, it took us a solid 10.5 hours. RVers: If you know, you know. After parking and setting up at the Park City RV Park, we discovered our first travel trailer problem—the slide wouldn’t extend the last 6 inches. My hero husband quickly diagnosed that a bolt on the rack and pinion system had shifted. After tightening it, we were fully operational again.
It's a different story for Diana and Denny. They have a beautiful barn door for their bathroom entryway, but unfortunately, the track is detached from the mounting. Until a repairman can be scheduled, they've devised a creative solution: an old-school shower curtain and rod as a temporary door. It's a quirky fix that adds a bit of charm.
Diana quickly whipped up a meal, grateful to have two nights here. After such a long trek, most folks would take a day to recuperate—but not us!
The second day greeted us with a beautiful sunrise nestled in the hills and mountains. After a quick breakfast, our group headed to downtown Park City. This city is a delightful blend of the new, the historical, and the eclectic, offering something unique at every turn. We had lunch at Main Street Pizza & Noodle. This restaurant had a menu for everyone, and I would recommend it for a group.
We met this guy and offered to buy him beer,
but he was a minor. 😊
Next, we made our way to the Park City Olympic Center. The park offers a fascinating glimpse into Olympic history, featuring state-of-the-art training facilities and thrilling activities like bobsledding and zip-lining. It’s a must-visit spot for anyone wanting to experience the Olympic spirit up close!
If you know Chuck and I, we could not pass up the opportunity to ride the full Olympic bobsled course. A bobsled can generate forces up to 5 Gs (five times the force of gravity) during high-speed runs, particularly in sharp turns. These intense forces are part of what makes bobsledding such an exhilarating and physically demanding sport. After a quick bus ride to the top, the staff instructed us on how to handle the Gs and sharp turns. Grant, our driver, got us settled in and we were ready to go. The incredible run took us up to 71 mph. Highly recommend!
Debbie, Diana, Charles, Jennae, and I then hopped on a chairlift to the top of the Nordic area. The view from the top was spectacular! We could see the towering long jump and even step into the 2002 Olympic staging area. Standing there, surrounded by the history and grandeur of the Olympic venue, was truly awe-inspiring and felt like a golden moment.
At approximately 4:00 pm, the Olympic Freestyle Pool opens. Skiers use steel ski jumps to safely practice tricks and landings. The pool has a jet system to create bubbles under the jumps to soften the surface tension of the water. Science! Skiers begin their warmups with simple landings and gradually work up to twists and flips. We spent an hour watching them perfect their moves—it was amazing!
We returned to the trailers to spend some time with the pawsome and make dinner. At 8:30 pm, we had reservations for a swim in the Homestead Crater in Midway, UT. This unique mineral spring was both relaxing and fascinating. Even though you're required to wear a life vest, the buoyancy was so high it felt like floating on air. It was the perfect way to unwind after a day of adventure!
The next location will be a quick one night at Winnemucca, NV rodeo fairgrounds and then on to Crater Lake.
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