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13th November 2008 Mike Terrell, Regional Editor

Resorts in this article: Big Powderhorn Mountain, Big Snow Resort - Blackjack, Big Snow Resort - Indianhead Mountain

Indianhead Mountain, which was in the process of acquiring nearby Big Powderhorn and neighboring Blackjack, has announced that all closing activities and discussions have been terminated. The deal was set to close prior to the new year.

A couple of people associated with the Big Powderhorn Lodging Association and an association home owner have filed a suit in the local County Circuit Court alleging that Powderhorn initially agreed to sell the ski facility to the association. The lawsuit asks that the ski area be required to follow through with that earlier agreement, and a lien has been filed to encumber the property until the lawsuit is resolved.

A disappointed Barry Bolich, Indianhead general manager, said, 'Our vision of a combined resort with better economics and more attractive features and amenities has been blocked by this lawsuit. We feel that the ultimate success of our business and the Western Upper Peninsula ski resort industry as a whole have been potentially impaired by this lawsuit.'

The sale, as reported earlier at OnTheSnow, if it had gone through, would have created a mega western UP ski resort with close to 100 runs and multiple facilities. The resorts are within minutes of each other and one can see Blackjack's slopes from Indianhead. The Hill Hopper Pass, which allows you ski all three ski areas with one lift ticket, will still be available for at least this season, according to Indianhead Marketing Vice President Dave Nyquist.

Speculation this summer was that Blackjack would not reopen this season as an individual ski resort. If the merger had gone through Indianhead was going to operated the facility Friday through Sunday. Now, it most likely will not be open for the 2008/09 season, which is my own speculation. The skiing and riding is good at both Indianhead and Powderhorn with some of the Heartland's longest runs and biggest verticals. The three resorts really do belong together. It makes sense on so many levels.

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Two of the most popular ski areas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may be merging for the 2014-2015 winter season.

Earlier today, Indianhead Mountain Resort shared this press release on their Facebook page, confirming that a deal is in the works to sell their assets to Blackjack Ski Area, effectively combining the two resorts which are separated by only about 5 miles.

Their proximity to the Michigan/Wisconsin border makes a combined offering a great option for skiers and snowboarders in the Upper Great Lakes region. Blackjack Ski Area boasts a vertical drop of 490′ spread over 135 acres. The bigger Indianhead head has a 638′ vertical drop over 230 acres. Both resorts average about 210″ of snowfall, annually.

AGREEMENT EXECUTED FOR THE MERGER OF INDIANHEAD AND BLACKJACK SKI RESORTS

Bessemer, Michigan – June 23, 2014 – Blackjack LLC, owner of Blackjack Mountain Resort has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of nearby Indianhead Mountain Resort, a combination that would combine two of the best and most well known ski resorts in the upper Midwest into a single ski and snowboard experience. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to operate these resorts and tailor our offerings to produce the best possible ski experience to Midwest skiers,” said Barry Bolich, General Manager of Indianhead. “We already have the best snow, and together we would have the best terrain and the best runs, and the ability to offer all of this in a seamless one-ticket package,” he said.

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The proposed transaction is targeted to close prior by the end of July, subject to satisfactory completion of the terms of the agreement. The purchase price and terms are not being disclosed at this time. More detail will be available after closing.

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