Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Olympic Games may only last two weeks, but the preparation behind those moments takes years.
Across the United States, National Forest lands support a majority of the country’s ski terrain. These places serve as year-round training grounds for athletes in a wide range of winter sports, while also remaining open to the public.
Athletes don’t just pass through these landscapes, they live in the surrounding communities, train alongside visitors from around the world and build their Olympic dreams in the same places families hike, ski and explore.
The Forest Service plays a quiet but essential role providing the foundation that supports recreation and opportunity, long before medals are ever awarded.
They are where Olympians are made.
The Olympic Games may only last two weeks, but the preparation behind those moments takes years.
Across the United States, National Forest lands support a majority of the country’s ski terrain. These places serve as year-round training grounds for athletes in a wide range of winter sports, while also remaining open to the public.
Athletes don’t just pass through these landscapes, they live in the surrounding communities, train alongside visitors from around the world and build their Olympic dreams in the same places families hike, ski and explore.
The Forest Service plays a quiet but essential role providing the foundation that supports recreation and opportunity, long before medals are ever awarded.
They are where Olympians are made.
