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During the Winter Games, viewers are exploring Olympic sports like curling at the Detroit Curling Club in Michigan. Joel Sebastianelli showcases the sport, describing it as “chess on ice,” where two teams of four aim to slide granite stones closest to a target. Despite its complexity, curling is accessible to beginners, with the club offering lessons and an opportunity to enjoy this unique experience.

Local 4's Ty Steele gave ski jumping a try in honor of the Winter Olympics, and he survived to tell the tale!

In the Frozen Thrills series, Ty Steele explores Suicide Hill at the Ishpeming Ski Club in Michigan, renowned for nurturing Olympic ski jumpers for over a century. The club, founded by Norwegian immigrants in the late 1800s, is a training ground for young athletes, with kids as young as four learning the discipline and trust required for the sport. The hill has produced numerous Olympians and continues to inspire dreams, as evidenced by young jumpers like Soren Stephan and Rowan Becker, who aspire to set records and win Olympic gold.

Michigan residents can experience Olympic excitement at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park, home to one of only two public luge tracks in the U.S. The Local 4 team explored this thrilling sport, highlighting the challenge and exhilaration of luge. Participants climbed to the starting line and learned to steer, improving their times with each run. This unique opportunity offers a glimpse into the Winter Olympics, attracting visitors nationwide for a rare and exciting experience.