08/12/2026
“I’m hopeful the revival of Copper Peak will bring about more job opportunities and help highlight Ironwood as a great place to live so that more younger people want to stay in the area.” - Gabbi Maki
Northern Michigan University student Gabbi Maki has spent her summer promoting the revitalization of COPPER PEAK as part of Innovate Marquette’s pilot summer internship program.
Gabbi is ensuring the success of the Copper Peak revitalization project through a donation campaign. She’s designed certificates with official seals that are given to donors, giving the fundraising efforts a clean and polished brand identity.
Learn more about Copper Peak’s vision and Gabbi’s internship experience at https://innovatemarquette.org/lessons-in-nature-copper-peak/.
You can donate to the project at https://copperpeak.net/donate/.
08/09/2026
It’s another great day at Copper Peak! Stop in today until 4:30 to ride the Adventure Ride and shop merchandise!
08/07/2026
Read more about our “concrete era” in this new article from the Ironwood Daily Globe!
Construction underway at Copper Peak ski jump site
By BRENDA MOSELEY [email protected] IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP — Copper Peak has entered its “concrete era.” The $40 million project is transforming the historic ski hill in Ironwood Township into the world’s largest man-made ski jump. Bob Jacquart, chairman of Copper Peak’s Board of Director...
08/06/2026
Thankful Thursday!
Today we show gratitude to those businesses that have donated prizes for the Paavo Nurmi this weekend.
COPPER PEAK
The Globe
Ross Peterson Construction
08/05/2026
The visitor center will be closed on Thursday! We will be open on Friday and Saturday, and then open for the Adventure Ride on Sunday!
08/03/2026
Thank you to Barr Engineering and ECI Inc for all of the amazing pictures. We love sharing them with you all! 🏗️🌞
07/28/2026
If you’ve stopped by the chalet or visited us at the Visitor Center this summer, you were likely greeted by Gabbi, a recent NMU graduate and Ironwood local. Copper Peak is proud to be run by a team of local volunteers and interns who are using their talents to support Copper Peak’s mission. A finished Copper Peak means more skilled job opportunities in our community. Support our mission today by donating using the link on our website!
Photo credit: Aubry Healy
07/27/2026
Progress pictures from this Sunday! You can come check out the concrete progress at the world's largest ski jump by visiting us on SUNDAYS only this summer! ☀️🏗️