Winter Olympics

The Beijing Olympics and the dirt on fake snow

Madelyn Beck

If you鈥檙e watching the Olympics, you鈥檝e likely seen big brown mountains covered in veins of artificial snow trails. That more compact manufactured snow has pros and cons: racers like its consistency and how fast they go. But if you crash, you might get hurt worse. It will likely continue to be used, as researchers look for a way to scale up making fluffier, more natural snow for the future.

A poster used in Colorado's effort to secure an Olympic bid in 1976 is part of a collection at the Denver Public Library. The city is one of two in our region vying to host the Winter Games in 2030.

Denver, Salt Lake City Vie For Olympic Nod Despite Messy History

James Dawson

The U.S. Olympic Committee could decide this week which Mountain West city could host the 2030 Winter Games. But both cities have a complicated history...

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Exploratory Committee Gives Go-Ahead For Olympics Bid In Colorado

Michael de Yoanna

The recommendation of Denver's Olympics Exploratory Committee is in: Denver and Colorado should pursue a Winter Olympics.The committee's green light is鈥�

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NOlympics Colorado Wants A Denver Vote If Taxpayer Money Is Involved In Olympics

Michael de Yoanna

The group NOlympics Colorado is concerned that taxpayers might be asked to provide funds for a Winter Olympics. They're preparing to go to voters with a鈥�

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VIPs Weigh The Pros And Cons Of A Colorado Winter Olympics

Michael de Yoanna

Denver's Olympics Exploratory Committee is wrestling with a couple of expensive questions."There's five different subcommittees working to put information鈥�