Both the weather and the new equipment are cooperating WELL, HERE'S A switch from previous years. Andrew Farron, the new general manager at Marquette Mountain, plans to open the mountain for skiers and snowboarders on Friday, November 22nd, almost a week before Thanksgiving. When's the last time that ... Continue Reading
Celebrating the Outdoors, Meeting Singles, and Biking and Skiing on the Mountain
IT STARTED AS just a crazy idea tossed about by cofounders Aaron Peterson, Bugsy Sailor and Bill Thompson about five years ago. Now it's a full scale four day event that's putting Marquette on the map. We're talking about the fourth annual Fresh Coast Film Festival, of course. It opens Thursday at the Marquette Commons ... Continue Reading
Marquette Mountain: Changes, Improvements, Investment, and Rumors
THE CAMPAIGN TO turn Marquette Mountain into a mountain bikers' destination hasn't been a smashing success this summer, nor has it been a failure. Somewhere in between, according to Marquette Mountain general manager Andrew Farron. But he believes they have something to build on. "We're still working on designing and ... Continue Reading
Biking Starting on Marquette Mountain
BIKING SEASON HAS arrived at Marquette Mountain. It's something new that the new management is trying this summer--biking from 3-8 pm on Thursdays and Friday, and then two sessions, 10:30 am to 3 pm and 3-8 pm on Saturdays. Official opening day? This coming Thursday. How's it work? A shuttle bus with a bike trailer takes ... Continue Reading
GM Takes Honest Look at Marquette Mountain
IT'S BEEN A busy first few weeks for Marquette Mountain's new general manager Andrew Farron. Big races, big crowds, and some changes after the abrupt departure of former GM Frank Malette. First, (and not necessarily in importance), Jim and Ray, the popular local singing duo, are back playing at the T-Bar (the name ... Continue Reading