More Blackjack Slush Cup Action

By: In: Media, Photography, Skiing

The set of photos below come from Blackjack at their 2010 Slush Cup competition (much writing has come from this day). While I did not capture it, the snowboarder gets completely out of the pond and lives for the next round. Still, amazing stuff!

Number one of four.

Looks Bad, huh?

Number two of four

Getting better


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The Blackjack Photo Contest Entry

By: In: Competition, Media, Photography, Skiing
Custom Snowboard going into the drink!

Custom Drop into the Slush!

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The Badger Sportsman Meets Blackjack!

By: In: News, Resorts, Skiing

 
 
 
NOTE: this offer is now expired. However, continue to visit both the Badger Sportsman and Blackjack via the links below. — The Wisconsin Skier

Blackjack Season Passes Still Cheap!

No Longer $99 but $119 — STILL CHEAP!

Recall in March of 2011 Blackjack ran a 2011-2012 season’s pass special for $99.00! The Wisconsin Skier took advantage of that, did you?

If not, there is still a chance to get cheap Blackjack Skiing in the giant snwomaking machine we call The Lake Superior Snowbelt! Thanks to the Badger Sportsman

You can still get a cheap season’s pass for Blackjack! Visit The Badger Sportsman on or before Thanksgiving 2011 (offer expires November 24, 2011) and purchase a one year subscription and the Season’s pass i yours for another $119!

You missed it last March DO NOT MISS IT AGAIN! Please remember to tell them The Wisconsin Skier sent you!

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Blackjack Ski Resort Season’s Pass Reminder III

By: In: Resorts, Skiing

Blackjack's $99 Season's Pass Deal

Blackjack is Serving up Cheap Skiing

Yes, time again to remind you to go to Blackjack before the end of this March 2011 and get setup with your 2011-2012 season’s ski pass for the amazing low price of $99.00! In addition, purchasing the pass entitles you to $10.00 discounts on this year’s single day lift ticket purchases! Please tell them, The Wisconsin Skier sent you!

All I can say is WOW!

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Bring Back the Adventure Card!

By: In: The Sharp Edge

The ski resorts located in what we refer to as big snow country used to participate in a joint marketing adventure. In the pre-season they would sell what they titled an adventure card. Purchasing one was the same as purchasing one lift ticket at each of the participating resorts.

What ever happened to that?
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Approach the Hill!

By: In: Resorts, Skiing

How do you feel when approaching a new hill?

I remember the first time I skied Blackjack, we drove up to it and the resort’s hill is rather imposing. The run entitled Shanty Girl faces you as you drive up to BlackJack’s main lodge and years ago when I was a less experienced skier I recall thinking whoooaaaaa.
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Ski Clubs

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Are you a member of a ski club? Why not?

Am I? Hehehehe, I should be too and will look into joining the Sly Fox Ski Club which is my local ski club.
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Time Machines — Back to the ’70s

By: In: The Sharp Edge

Going to a ski resort in this region can seem like walking through a time portal back the 1970s. Why does it seem like most resorts only update their looks after going through a closing, sale, and re-opening? Why so much pain?

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