Try Olympic winter sports in Raleigh

From curling to ice hockey, you can train just like the world’s top athletes without leaving the 919.

A women skiing down a mountain.

Beech Mountain Resort also has amenities like a skybar, brewery, and scenic lift rides.

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The Winter Olympics wrap up this weekend, but that doesn’t mean winter sports go away for four years. Whether you’re looking to become a 2030 Olympian or just want to try a fun new sport, we’ve got plenty of Olympic winter sports in Raleigh.

Curling: Triangle Curling Club, 2310 So Hi Dr., Durham | This year’s competition was tough — join a lesson starting at $30 and pop into pick-up nights to hone your hammer skills for 2030.

Figure skating: Invisalign Arena, 111 Competition Center Dr., Ste. 100, Morrisville | Learn to land an axel, toe loop, and Salchow at the Carolina Hurricanes practice ice. You’ll be on the podium in no time.

Ice hockey: Polar Ice Raleigh, 2601 N. Raleigh Blvd. | The road to the Carolina Hurricanes roster starts here. This Olympic-sized facility has year-round figure skating + ice hockey classes for all ages, and rental skates are included in your registration.

Skiing + snowboarding: 10 places to ski, snowboard, and tube | Channel your inner Chloe Kim on the slopes of 10 resorts and hundreds of trails within five hours of the 919.

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