Weber County thrilled with Snowbasin pick, still hopeful Ice Sheet will be Olympic site

OGDEN — When International Olympic Committee officials visited Weber County as they toured potential host sites for the 2034 Olympics, they gushed about the possible venue locations. "They were just blown away. It was awesome," said Snowbasin General Manager Davy Ratchford, alluding to the response the Huntsville-area ski resort received. "I think they said 'stunning' over and over again. It was cool to show off the resort." Likewise, Weber County Commissioner Jim Harvey said the Ice Sheet in Ogden — host site for curling in the 2002 Olympics — received...