Winter Tech

From cutting-edge competition venues to the latest sports science training, winter sports are making use of technology like never before.

In this fast-paced program, go behind the scenes of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and experience firsthand one of the most tech-driven sporting events in history. Watch as Olympic organizers race against the clock to build awe-inspiring stadia, expand transportation and security systems, and add futuristic touches to the ultimate icon of the games—the Olympic torch. Meanwhile, learn how snow guns on the peaks of Whistler turned 39 million gallons of water into a perfect blanket of snow, and how high-tech training tools helped some U.S. Olympic hopefuls gain a competitive edge. Take in breathtaking views from the world’s highest unsupported gondola and rocket down a lightning-fast bobsled track at 80 miles per hour.

WINTER TECH takes you on an exciting journey to witness the incredible feats of engineering, science, and communications technology on display at the 2010 Winter Games.