The Winter Olympics is an international sporting event that takes place every four years. It features a variety of winter sports, such as skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. The venues for the Winter Olympics are typically large, purpose-built facilities that are designed to accommodate the various events. Two common venues for the Winter Olympics are a RINK and a ski area. A RINK is a large, enclosed ice surface used for ice skating and hockey. A ski area is a large area of land dedicated to skiing and other winter sports. Both of these venues provide the necessary infrastructure for the Winter Olympics.