CUSHMAKER.com at the 2002 Paralympics

Courtesy of Otto Bock

In February we had the fortunate pleasure of attending the 2002 Winter Paralympics courtesy of Otto Bock Health Care.  Wow!  What an experience, I can't say enough.  

Held the following week after the 2002 Winter Olympics the opening ceremonies for the Paralympics were unbelievable.  These photos don't come close to conveying the beauty and inspiration of it all but here's a try anyway.

These images include segments of the opening ceremonies, a couple of the ski events, some free time activities and the beautiful surroundings of Salt Lake City.

The starting gate for the Women's Biathlon Sled event

6:45 am Grand American Hotel (a 180 degree view from the balcony) looking north through a dusting of snow.
The event venues are a 1½ hour bus ride into the horizon.

Sharing a meal at the New Yorker restaurant with fellow seating specialist and their wives (NSM at center of photo and USM at right) 

Parade of athletes entering the stadium.  In the foreground the
athletes move into their viewing position prior to the
official dedication.

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