From the outside, one could see how tough it is to ski down an Alpine slope, grind on a rail, or rocket through a track of ice on a sled.
Still, the experience is infinitely different for those that are actually doing those things.
Luckily, some of the Sochi Olympians were generous enough to put cameras on themselves while competing - enabling us to at least see what it’s like from their perspective.
Head over to NBCOlympics.com to experience the Sochi Games through their eyes.