Olympic Sliding Center
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Also called the Alpensia Sliding Centre, the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Sliding Centre venue is located in the famed Alpensia Restort in the PyeongChang Mountain Cluster. Just a few minutes from most of the other Winter Games venues, the Olympic Sliding Centre is a newly-built Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton course. In a nod to the historic 2018 Winter Olympics, the track at the Alpensia Sliding Centre is 2018 meters (1.25 miles) long, and its width is a consistent 1.4 meters (4.6 feet). The outdoor venue includes accommodations for 7000 spectators, but most of the crowd is expected to stand, as there are only 1000 seats around the length of the raceway.
Events At The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Sliding Centre
There are several Winter Olympics sports that require the use of a sliding course, and the Alpensia Sliding Centre plays host to all of them. The events at the PyongChang 2018 Olympic Sliding Centre include Luge, Bobsleigh, and Skeleton racing, with every practice and competition run being held at the facility.
For the Men’s Luge competition, the active portion of the track will be limited to 1344.08 meters (0.84 miles), while the Women’s Luge events will run a slightly shorter 1201.82 meters (0.75 miles). The Bobsleigh and Skeleton contests will be run on an identical segment of the course, which is 1376 meters (0.86 miles) long. Racers in all disciplines will attain speeds of between 112.6 kmh (70 mph) and 144.8 kmh (90 mph), though the Olympic and world records for each different event are considerably faster than these averages.
Not surprisingly, the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Sliding Centre may be slated as a one-time use facility, as South Korean authorities are on record saying that future use-cases are difficult to arrange financially. One official has even suggested leaving the Sliding Centre vacant, as it “might be more economical to leave the facilities alone than to try holding [other] events there.” In other words, if you’re lucky enough to be in PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics, you owe it to yourself to check out this potentially fleeting architectural marvel.
What To Expect From The Weather At The Olympic Sliding Centre
Though the Alpensia Sliding Centre is partially covered, the majority of spectators will be sitting or standing out in the elements. Historically, what to expect from the weather at the Olympic Sliding Centre is dry – but nippy – conditions. In February, PyeongChang tends to be between 13.1 degrees Fahrenheit and 39.9 degrees Fahrenheit (-10.5 C to 4.4 C). If you’re planning on checking out the Luge, Bobsleigh, or Skeleton events at the Games, be sure to plan and dress accordingly.
How To Get To The Olympic Sliding Centre
Even though it’s a purpose-built venue, if you’re looking for how to get to the Olympic Sliding Centre, you won’t have to look far, as the facilities are accessible via car, bus, the Korea Train Express (KTX), or – if you’re up for it – by foot.
Traveling Via Car
If you’re traveling via car, you’ll first have to park in the Daegwallyeong Parking Lot, which you can find by entering its name into your GPS app or navigation system. From there, to get to the Olympic Sliding Centre, simply walk to the shuttle bus stop and take one of the Games’ many Spectator Shuttle Buses to the Sliding Centre itself.
Traveling Via Bus
Folks traveling via bus can get off at the Hoenggye Bus Terminal, where they’ll be a short walk from the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Bus Stop 1 (580m/0.36 miles) or Stop 2 (260m/0.16 miles). Once at either stop, simply board a Spectator Shuttle Bus, which will take you straight to the events.
Traveling Via KTX
Those traveling via KTX (Korea Train Express) will need to disembark at Jinbu Station, where they, too, will be shuttled by Spectator Shuttle Bus to the venue in question. Any of the three main transport methods are sure to be a breeze and will make getting around the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics extremely convenient.
What Else To Do In PyeongChang During The Olympics
While the Alpensia Resort is usually a number-one tourist hotspot during this cold time of the year, it is going to be the central hub of the 2018 Winter Olympics. As such, to get away from all the hustle and bustle, you might (ironically) have to leave the resort area.
Fortunately, PyeongChang offers a number of museums and natural vistas to travelers and tourists. You can visit the Woljeongsa Temple (Dongsan Village, Jinbu Township), the Sangwonsa temple, the Odaesan mountain peak, the PyeongChang Hyanggyo, and even experience the Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village.
Where To Eat In PyeongChang
All that traveling and Olympic sightseeing is bound to get your appetite up. Fortunately, there are several highly-rated (yet affordable) Korean restaurants in the PyeongChang area worth checking out, like Hanwootown, Dakidakpam, the Dried Pollack Famous House, and the well-reviewed Wow Daegwallyyeong Hanwoo Jinbu, home to the best Korean barbecue in the area. You should also be sure to check out the local chains and fast food options in the county, as you’ll often be in a hurry scurrying from one event to the other as you go to and from the PyeongChang Olympic Sliding Centre.
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