1.
Brining the world to the Upper
Peninsula.

2.
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The beauty of the venue

3.
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4.
Copper Peak will be a connecting
point to drive Olympic competitive
advantage.

5.
Copper Peak and USA Nordic have brought together educational
partners to advance the training of US athletes for International
competition.

6.
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

7.
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.

8.
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

9.
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

10.
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

11.
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
$0
$1.7 M
$3.2 M
$4.6 M
$4.6 M
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA training week
Summer Continental Cup
Nordic Combined
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA Training week
Summer Continental Cup Training
Summer Continental Cup
Pre Grand Prix training
Grand Prix finale
Construction Completed
Adventure Ride
First Jump Christening event
Pre-Grand Prix Training Week
FIS Grand Prix
Construction Begins
Adventure Ride only
Economic Impact Estimate: $18.7 million over five years
(audit in process)
2021
$4.6 M
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA training week
Summer Continental Cup
Nordic Combined
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA training week
Summer Continental Cup
Nordic Combined

12.
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Fundraising
Kickoff
Pre-Olympics
Post Olympics
Refine & Improve
The timeline is as aggressive as our plan.
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA training week
Summer Continental Cup
Nordic Combined
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA Training week
Summer Continental Cup Training
Summer Continental Cup
Pre Grand Prix training
Grand Prix finale
Construction Completed
Adventure Ride
First Jump Christening event
Pre-Grand Prix Training Week
FIS Grand Prix
Construction Begins
Adventure Ride only
Adventure Ride
Nordic USA training week
Summer Continental Cup
Nordic Combined

13.
We are looking for
partners who are
willing to Climb UP
Bob Jacquart
Executive Director
Copper Peak Organizing Committee
888.455.2253 – office
906.458.0690 – mobile