Utah’s Waldorf Astoria Park City luxury mountain resort is offering its guests the unique opportunity of getting private skating lessons from Patrick Meek, an Olympian who is representing America as part of the Speed Skating Team in Sochi.
When he’s not busy training, Meek valets for Waldorf Astoria Park City as part of the Hilton HHonors Team USA athlete career program, which is designed to accommodate the busy schedules of Olympic athletes.
A private two-hour session with Meek goes for about $120 and since the games are still ongoing, lessons will commence after the conclusion of this year’s Winter Games. The skating lesson from Meek sounds like way more fun than swimming laps or a jog on the treadmill alone.
Olympian-Led Skate Lessons
The Waldorf Astoria Park City Hosts Private Skates with Patrick Me
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