Wasatch County Courier | 2001-01-24 | Page 5

__ Pen fea See JANUARY 24, 2001 WASATCH COUNTY COURIER hot food. Scherubl.was shocked to be WORLD CUP ‘CONTINUED FROM A1. team trailers, media interview rooms. and detailed signage. The athletes stayed at the Homestead Resort and Inn > on the Creek. At the Homestead, where teammates gathered. for dinners and meetings, athletes had full use of the restaurants, sauna, swimming pool and Internet use on computers. One European athlete, unversed in ‘surprised an onlooker while taking a refreshing dip in the pool—sans clothing. Numerous locals welcomed volunteers into their homes for the ce of the events. - But according to the J apanese s teame American — etiquette, mates and other athletes transporta- tion problems were abound—and not just to the Gap. They said there were time scheduling errors; one left a nation of athletes stranded, late for training for hours. The athletes. were seething. A French athlete said more buses are needed. to reduce down Repéewiok 5 aah ee Tae ASA pA time. In 2002, od ast B dea a a ‘5 a this may “We “The venue itself is probably the best because it was specifically they've enjoyed their stay, although” ‘designed for these events. It’s really language barriers have caused.some transportation difficulties. She said they ask a lot of questions about the wish it were’ nneatiaes‘more pasta. is icin Bette: and the venue is Le _ best of its kind. at Steamboat and Lake Placid, a former Olympic site in New York. ; -~ Homestead desk clerk Kelly Cook said most of the athletes have told her served | huge, American portions. French’ athlete Baud Fred. said the food was too ea and — ‘nutritional value, vegetables and AS Food: for ath- letes. Breakfast was o.k. because it was buffet style so we could ehoose what we like,” said Fred, emailing organized well and it looks like their going in the right direction,” said Jones..He doesn’t think the valley’s surrounding areas and want to know ~- _ size is a hindrance to the 2002 visitors, noting that most will stay in Park City more about this mysterious state. Cook. said’ some have friends abroad about his Utah. experience. “It’s the first time I’ve been here. My first impression was that it is big! You can see very far. It’s a nice place. It is really the same as European venues. I hope we'll have time to visit and to also see Park City when we | or Salt Lake. “Everything the athletes have needed has been done for them. complained: about a lack of snow, while others have. raved about the Western grub: at -Heber’s Hub Café. _ And ‘they’re staying here _ Homestead—you can’t beat it.” - Gordon Jones, a race volinteck from Steamboat, said the organization email: PREC at the PCO ercom aren't jumping.” German servicemen Enrico” Heisig and Marco Frank, who. spent most of their time in the @ valley preparing the course andchecking track conditions said| they like Utah, although it is cold- er than they are used to. Talking over pasta primavera and a Black Angus burger, they said the venue is better than theyve seen compound ‘PHOTO BY KIRSTEN SHAW A Japanese coach gives The Gap a thumbs up. transportation problems the valley currently has, including. narrow roads in disrepair.; However, multiple staflers said. offi cials have incessantly asked the experienced travelers how organization can be improved. Soldier Hollow’s Howard Peterson spent hours. interviewing - athletes, recording minute details to_ ensure the venue’s success. Quite a few teammates voiced displeasure with the food—not because the chefs were unskilled—but because the menu was too hearty, and not quite what the athletes were used to eating during training. After a cold morning, Zetterman said he was disappointed to. be offered soup and cold dishes—no “PHOTO BY KIRSTEN SHAW Germany’ s Enrico Heisig and Marco Frank take a moment from training toety some ap clean cuisine. "PHOTO "BY Japan’s suppor KIRSTEN. 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