The Jetpacker

10-Foot Tall Hockey Players, Bison Burgers & Serendipity – Winter Olympics Day 7

It may have been dark and rainy on our last day in Vancouver, but it was just as fun as the others. We saw 10-foot tall guys playing street hockey, ate a bison burger, and experienced a serendipitous moment at the Slovakia vs. Norway hockey game.

Glowing Coke Bottles, Japanese Hot Dogs & Touching The Olympic Medals – Winter Olympics Day 6

Never have ordinary (see: not athletic enough) people like us been able to handle real Olympic medals until this year. We were willing to wait for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... for six hours.

Don’t Beat Them Up… They’re Cool – Winter Olympics Day 5

Canada vs. USA hockey is always a huge event in Canada. We went to a sports bar to watch the game... and we were the only Americans among hundreds of die hard Canadian hockey fans. So how did we survive after USA won 5-3?

Cops Raz Americans About USA Hockey Team… Not Scarf That Appears Stolen – Winter Olymics Day 4

When cops stopped us in the streets, we figured it was because it looks like we stole a Team USA hockey scarf. Instead, they bragged that Team Canada would beat our country.

How To Gain Street Cred In Canada – Winter Olympics Day 3

How do you gain street cred in Canada? Be nice. Like hockey. And say "eh."

Friendly Canadians, Stephen Colbert & USA vs. Norway Hockey – Winter Olympics Day 2

Stephen Colbert was taping just outside of Canada Hockey Place, where we saw USA defeat Norway in men's hockey, 6-1.

A Dirty Apartment, Happy Meal Toys & A Side Of Doughnut – Winter Olympics Day 1

Almost everything in Vancouver has been awesome so far: the Olympic spirit, the patriotic doughnuts, the friendly people, the nice weather... everything except our filthy apartment.

Our Road Trip To The 2010 Winter Olympics

Our road trip itinerary is finally locked down! Find out where we'll be going, what we'll be seeing, and how you can join us for the journey!

4 Things That Make The 2010 Winter Olympic Medals Unusual

Twenty other cities have previously hosted the Winter Olympics, but Vancouver is the most unique.  The city is already setting records and breaking new ground, so it comes as no surprise that the medals themselves will follow suit.  A unique city deserves a unique medal… and this year’s Olympic medals are truly something special.

Records, Firsts, And Other Facts About The Winter Olympics in Vancouver

Discover some interesting facts about the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and find out why these Olympics are not actually called an Olympiad.