I am also obsessed with attempting a biathlon. Who wouldn’t want to cross country ski and try to shoot things. (Despite my being American, Biathlon, is the only time I have the urge to use a firearm.)

I am going to have to remember to tivo hours worth of biathlon and curling this year!

Not to shatter your illusions, the ski jump used for the 88 Olympics here is Calgary is on the edge of the city, next to a housing estate.

These days you can actually take a zip line off the ski jump tower (opened by Eddie the Eagle a couple of years ago!). You can also take a bobsleigh or luge ride http://www.winsportcanada.ca/cop/activities/bobsleigh_rides.cfm

So if you ever get the chance you should come and get some Olympic action!