Event Description: The Ishpeming Ski Club, one of the oldest ski clubs in the United States (founded in 1887), will host the 139th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament on January 16–18, 2026. Held every year since its founding, the event stands as one of the longest-running winter sports traditions in North America. As the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States and home to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, Ishpeming continues to play a central role in American ski history. This year’s tournament also marks the 100th Anniversary of Suicide Hill, the 90-meter ski jump that has shaped winter sport in the Upper Peninsula for a century.
Friday, January 16 139th Annual ISC Ski Jumping Tournament Includes USA Ski Jumping ,U.S. Cup and JWQ Ski Jumping Competition Opening night on Suicide Hill, featuring national-level ski jumping, bonfires, concessions, and a beer tent.
Saturday, January 17 Paul Bietila Memorial Tournament Includes JWQ and JNQ Ski Jumping and NC Ski Race Competitions The busiest day of the weekend, featuring national-level ski jumping, ski racing, bonfires, concessions, beer tent and fireworks show immediately following competition.
Sunday, January 18 Central Division Junior Tournament Includes JWQ and JNQ, NC Ski Race Competition A family-friendly event featuring up-and-coming, Central Division athletes and national-level ski racing.
Admission — Booster Buttons Required for entry Friday and Saturday. Proceeds support ISC youth ski programs. $15 in advance $20 at the gate Ages 12 and under free Full purchasing information for Booster Buttons is available at: www.ishskiclub.com
