Suicide Hill, MI, Celebrates 100 Years of Operation with 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament - SnowBrains

"Suicide Hill, located in the town of Ispheming, high in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a ski area in January. The tournament will take place January 16-18 at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex, and athletes under the age of 20 can compete to qualify for the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships held in Trondheim, Norway."

"The Ishpeming Ski Club, one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States, will be hosting the tournament. They have held the tournament every year since its founding in 1887, making it one of the oldest winter sports competitions. The town of Ishpeming is also home to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, further cementing its place in the country's skiing history."

"The tournament will have both a 90-meter jump and a 60-meter jump, both of which will see competitors vying for spots in other ski jumping competitions. Additionally, cross-country ski races will be held by the Ishpeming Ski Club, adding to the festivities surrounding the anniversary. As Suicide Hill begins its second century of operations, its longevity is a testament to its connection to the Ishpeming community."

Suicide Hill celebrates its 100th anniversary as a ski area in January alongside the 139th annual ski jumping tournament scheduled for January 16-18 at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex. Athletes under 20 can compete to qualify for the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Ishpeming Ski Club, one of the oldest in the United States, will host the event and has run the tournament annually since 1887. Events include 90-meter and 60-meter jumps plus cross-country races. Festivities feature tailgating, bonfires, food trucks, a beer tent and a concluding fireworks show, underscoring deep community ties.

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