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Winter Olympic Games to be Held in the Great Smoky Mountains

January 21, 2014

Ober Gatlinburg is proud to announce that they will be hosting the Winter Olympic Games. Ober Gatlinburg has been preparing to host approximately 140 athletes during this year’s games.

The Winter Olympics in the Great Smoky Mountains

The athletes who make their way to the Smoky Mountains from January 27-28 will be competing for gold in a variety of activities, including Speed Skating, Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding. These Olympic games aren’t your traditional Olympics, though. . . they’re better! Every year, Ober Gatlinburg hosts the Special Olympics at their Ski Resort. The opening ceremonies of the event in Gatlinburg are set to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, and the closing ceremonies will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Admission for the Public

The Special Olympics are truly a memorable experience for everyone involved. The athletes love the Special Olympics because they are able to make friends and support one another throughout the events. The support that each athlete receives from the public is outstanding. You can watch and help support the Special Olympics in Gatlinburg for free. The slopes and skating rink will be closed to the public during the games, but families will love spending the afternoon watching the athletes compete.

Ober Gatlinburg is located at 1339 Ski Mountain Road, in Gatlinburg. You can get to the ski resort by driving and parking in the available lot or riding the Aerial Tramway to the top. You can contact Ober Gatlinburg at (865) 436-5423 for more information regarding the Special Olympics in Gatlinburg.

The History of the Special Olympics

The Special Olympics began in 1968, even though the idea of having Special Olympics began a few years before. The Special Olympics are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities. In addition, Special Olympics Tennessee has a goal to change the lives of everyone who comes in contact with the program, including the public who attend the events.

Where to Stay

When you’re looking for a great place to stay for your Gatlinburg vacation to experience the joy of the Special Olympic Winter Games at Ober Gatlinburg, take a look at all of Auntie Belham’s cabin rentals. We make sure each of our cabins is in top-notch condition when you arrive, including cleanliness of all of our amenities. Each cabin is fully equipped, so you can have a warm vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. To start planning your trip to Gatlinburg, give us a call at (877) 369-9694.