The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics will be held Feb. 12-28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with some events held in the nearby resort town of Whistler.

Nearly 100 nations from around the world have qualified at least one athlete or team for participation in the 2010 games. Sports included in this Olympics include bobsled, luge, skeleton, ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track speed skating, curling, alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, cross country skiing, ski jumping and the nordic combined event.

While the world watches the events in Vancouver, the snow will also be falling at the site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. www.vancouver2010.com

Salt Lake City and nearby Park City, Utah hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and winter sports buffs can still enjoy the thrills associated with those Games.

Skiers and snowboarders in particular will appreciate the benefits of staying at Westgate Park City Resort where they can find "the greatest snow on earth" as well as convenient ski in and out accommodations.

For those who wish to unwind after a day on the slopes, Westgate Park City also offers Serenity Spa by Westgate, featuring a full menu of spa services, including massage, manicures, facials, body treatments and more.

One of Utah's premiere mountain resort properties, Westgate Park City offers beautiful accommodations ranging from cozy guestrooms to spacious two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Onsite amenities include ski valet service, Westgate Grill, Pizza Hut Express, indoor/outdoor pool, hot tubs, fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, bicycle rentals, game room, pool tables and playground. For information on discount accommodations packages, visit www.westgatereservations.com today.

Other reminders of the 2002 Winter Olympics are also visible throughout the Park City area. The Utah Olympic Oval was built to host speed skating competitions during the 2002 Games, but now serves as a legacy to the State of Utah for all to enjoy.

At the Utah Olympic Park you can watch or participate in Olympic-style events. The park hosts national and international competitions and training events including nordic jumping and the excitement of sliding sports like bobsled, luge and skeleton.

During the summer, ski jumpers work on technique by landing on plastic runways in landing zones. Freestyle aerialists practice their twists and jumps and land in the park's 750,000-gallon training pool.

Today, visitors are treated to self-guided and expert tours of the competition sites, including the world's highest altitude ski jumps and the fastest sliding track. Or you can even take the ride of your life on a bobsled at 70 miles per hour, experiencing the full effect of 4 Gs of force. You can also try an introductory camp in ski jumping, luge, skeleton or slopestyle skiing and snowboarding. Or simply visit the Alf Engen Ski Museum and 2002 Games exhibit.

Please visit www.utaholympicpark.com for additional information about Utah Olympic Park.