copper peak restoration campaign

Brining the world to the Upper Peninsula.

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Copper Peak will be a connecting point to drive Olympic competitive advantage.

Copper Peak and USA Nordic have brought together educational partners to advance the training of US athletes for International competition.

Copper Peak will bring together education and innovation like only Michigan can.

Areas of focus:•MTU Insole Project•Development Suits•Competition Suits•Summer Training Facility•Ski Area Management•Physical Therapy

Copper Peak can become a catalyst for growth.

• Advancing technology for USA Nordic

• Serve as a training center for US athletes

• Establish Copper Peak Sports and Entertainment

• Site of international television spectacle exposing the world to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

• Positions Michigan and the UP as a center of excellence for global competition

• Serves as a unique and differentiating platform to inspire investment and education. Copper Peak has been selected by the International Ski Federation (FIS) to be sanctioned as the only

competitive ski flying hill in the western hemisphere. Competition is slated to begin in Fall 2017.

Why Copper Peak?

Copper Peak is…

An iconic ski flying jump recognized worldwide

Legendary among competitive ski jumpers and flyers globally

Only ski flying jump in the western hemisphere

Unique asset that can bring worldwide attention to the UP

Why Now…

Time is running out to save the critical infrastructure built in 1970

FIS has approved construction plan for 2017 competition

There is a rare confluence of support locally, statewide and regionally

Opportunity to seize exclusive FIS designation rights as only ski flying hill in world with artificial surface

The Copper Peak Board is committed to an aggressive timeline.The Copper Peak Organizing Committee has 90 days to ascertain whether philanthropic dollars will be committed to the construction plan.*

Our Goal:

$12 Million

*Full construction budget detailed in Business Plan

We have goals as big as our jump.

Renovate Copper Peak for FIS sanctioned competition

•Raise $12 million for philanthropic and private partners to rebuild the Copper Peak jump to meet FIS Ski Flying competitive standards

•Become the only FIS sanctioned ski flying facility in the world with an artificial surface

Establish multi-year strategic industry and corporate partnerships and sponsorships to ensure events are financially sustainable

Host first FIS competitive event in Fall 2017

Leverage competitive event coverage to become a showcase example within Pure Michigan tourism campaigns

Establish Copper Peak as an iconic national treasure embraced by ski enthusiasts worldwide

Become the national technology testing and training center for USA Nordic

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$1.7 M

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$4.6 M

$4.6 M

Adventure Ride Nordic USA training weekSummer Continental CupNordic Combined

Adventure RideNordic USA Training weekSummer Continental Cup Training Summer Continental CupPre Grand Prix trainingGrand Prix finale

Construction CompletedAdventure RideFirst Jump Christening eventPre-Grand Prix Training Week FIS Grand Prix

Construction BeginsAdventure Ride only

Economic Impact Estimate: $18.7 million over five years(audit in process)

2021

$4.6 M



2016

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Fundraising

Kickoff

Pre-Olympics

Post Olympics

Refine & Improve

The timeline is as aggressive as our plan.


Adventure RideNordic USA Training weekSummer Continental Cup Training Summer Continental CupPre Grand Prix trainingGrand Prix finale

Construction CompletedAdventure RideFirst Jump Christening eventPre-Grand Prix Training Week FIS Grand Prix

Construction BeginsAdventure Ride only


We are looking for partners who are willing to Climb UP

Bob JacquartExecutive DirectorCopper Peak Organizing Committee888.455.2253 – office906.458.0690 – mobile