EAU CLAIRE, Wis.—The 91st Flying Eagles Invitational ski jump competition will be Sunday but not at the traditional Silver Hill Mine site. Because repairs are needed at Silver Hill, the invitational will be in Eau Claire itself at iMount Washington. The Flying Eagles coach, Nick Mattoon, said the new 180-foot Mount Washington run will be limited to a national qualifying even for juniors. Temporarily, he said, juniors and building for next Eau Claire jumpers.
Earlier: Landmark ski jump needful of repair
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Silver Mine has been home to the Flying Eagles Ski Club for over 130 years. It’s believed that there were only two sports in Eau Claire in 1885 — ski jumping and log rolling. Fans today stay warm around the bonfires, eat and drink local foods, and kick back in the heated tents at the base.