ERIC JORGENSEN'S SENIOR yearbook at his Wisconsin high school may have foretold his future. The seniors were asked what they thought they would be in twenty years. Jorgensen, the prescient teenager, answered "leader of a large corporation" and "owner of a ski resort in Utah." Okay, his prediction wasn't exact, but you ... Continue Reading
Marquette Mountain Sold
THE REPORTS OVER the last few months were correct--the Marquette Mountain ski hill has been sold. The deal closed late Wednesday. The new owners are Eric and Sarah Jorgensen, who are Wisconsin residents. Eric is the president and CEO of JX Enterprises, a heavy duty truck distributor. The Jorgensens bought the property ... Continue Reading
Reports of a Sale in the Works for Marquette Mountain, and a Cozy, Tasty Getaway in the U.P.
Nothing is signed yet WE'VE HEARD THE rumors before--Marquette Mountain is going to be sold. Didn't happen. We've been hearing them increasingly for the last few months, and now come reliable reports that yes, there is an interested buyer with local ties, and negotiations are underway. Solid information. But the ... 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