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[ghost1]

The project seemed distant as the USOC decided not to pursue the 2014 Olympics, but now, for 2018, America would have good chances, at leats geopolitically. And this doesn't depend on wheter Europe or Pyeongchang gets 2014 as the USA last hosted in 2002. Vancouver 2010 could be a stopper, but that's Canada.

One of the possible bidders for 2018 is Reno/Tahoe which originally had intentions for 2014. What do we know about this bid so far? I made a little profile of the bid, so we can lead more informed discussions:


Reno/Tahoe 2018 Bid Profile

Population: 180,480 (Census 2000)

- Population density: 1,008.3/km²

Area: 179.6 km²

Elevation: 1371 m

Winter Weather Conditions: Winters see snowfall, however it is rarely heavy. Average snow fall is 25 inches a year, a single storm usually drops no more than two or three inches. Snow remains on the ground for three or four days at a time.

- February Min/Max/Average Temperatures: -2,6/12,4/3,3

Past Hosts of Olympic Games in the country: 4 Winter and Summer Olympic Games were held in the United States

Past Bids for the Winter Olympics: Lake Tahoe bid unsuccessfully for the 1932 Winter Games

Primary International Airport: Reno/Tahoe International Airport

- Distance to city: 5km
- Terminals/Runways/Gates: 1/3/23
- Capacity: 7,000,000 annual capacity; 5,000,000 passengers in 2004

Number of Hotel Rooms in Region: 40,000 (Feasibility study 2003)

Biggest Stadium in City: Mackay Stadium, capacity 31 545 all-seater, built 1967

GDP per capita of the country: $42,000 (2005 est., CIA Factbook)

Bid details:
- If Reno-Tahoe hosts the 2014 Winter Games officials said many of the outdoor events would be held on the California side of the Sierra, just west of Reno, while the Opening and Closing ceremonies and the indoor competitions would be in the Reno-Sparks area. (Gamesbids, 21.04.2005)

- A $60,000 feasibility study conducted in 2003 lists as major strengths the availability of 40,000 hotel rooms in the area and a population of 13 million within four hours to draw upon. The weaknesses include the need for three additional skating venues and the development of the downhill ski venue, the Games marquee event. (Gamesbids, 20.05.2003)


Sources: Wikipedia, US Census 2000, Gamesbids.com, World Stadiums, CIA Factbook, A-Z World Airports, Reno.com

[baron-pierreIV]

I think Reno-Tahoe has a brain trust lining up a 2018-2022 WOG bid. But if history holds true, then 2022 would be the opportune time because that means the US gets them every 5th WOG (1960 - Squaw Valley; 1980 - Lake Placid; 2002 - Salt Lake).

Reno-Tahoe, more than that clueless San Diego-Tijuana tandem, I believe realizes that you have to peak at the right time, and build up for that moment. (Of course, they are also watching how the 2014-2016 races develop.)

The major venues that a Reno-Tahoe bid would have to build are:
- 1 premier indoor arena (min: 20,000 seating) for Figure Skating;
- 2 additional stadia for ice hockey
- an indoor speed skating rink
- the luge/bobsled run

Edited by baron-pierreIV, 26 June 2006 - 02:31 PM.