Dear Members,

As the weather zigs and zags, we’re grateful to our snowmaking crew for the consistently available snow at Blackhawk!  

Winter reminders: 

• As you recreate, we want to remind everyone that hiking is not allowed on any ski or fat bike trail, but we encourage snowshoeing (please stay on the fat bike trails)! You can also hike at Pope Farm across the road (no dogs allowed). Likewise, we ask fat bikers not to ride on any ski trails.  
• You must use 4WD/AWD to get to the bottom of the hill where biathlon/ski jumping/Nordic skiing take place. 
• Please pick up after yourselves in the chalet! We are a volunteer-run club and count on YOU to help keep things clean and running smoothly! Thanks for being part of our community! 

 Alpine Women's Clinics 1/18 and 1/31 

Alpine ski clinics for women, taught by women! We are offering 2 clinics each day, one for beginner/intermediate skiers and an intermediate/advanced clinic. Open to Full Access members only.  

Sunday, January 18 

Beginner/Intermediate: 1-3pm sold out, waitlist 

Intermediate/Advanced: 3:30-5:30pm 3 spots remaining 

Saturday, January 31 

Beginner/Intermediate: 12-2pm sold out, waitlist  

Intermediate/Advanced 2:30-4:30pm 

$60/session 

Sign up: link 

Questions: Email kelsey.berg@blackhawkskiclub.org 

Skijoring Sundays 4-6pm 

Skijoring continues on Sundays from 4-6pm and lasts through the snow season! Come ski with your dog! Email information@blackhawkskiclub.org for details.  

Biathlon Update 

Biathlon is in full swing! We've had one local race weekend at Blackhawk so far this season and have two local races left, this weekend and on March 1. Thank you to the snowmaking team for making races and practices possible for us with the fluctuating snow conditions. 

There have also been a lot of non-local races, with more coming up. Our athletes are doing tremendously well and the work they are putting in shows. In February, we have the Masters Championship for ages 16-80, and in March, the youth Regional Championships. We are excited to see everyone's hard work continue to pay off! 

It's never too late to try biathlon out for the first time. The March 1 race will have availability for novice racers to try it out with no previous experience. The link to sign up is here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=413279 

For any questions about the biathlon program, reach out to Josh at joshua.wilson.215@gmail.com. Adults who want to try biathlon, reach out to Ian Olson at ianolson@gmail.com. 

Club Hats Available 

Buy hats (stocking and trucker-style) all season long for $30 each (cash, check or Venmo)--proceeds go towards the capital campaign. Watch social media for pop-up sales during lessons and open skiing on the weekend. Contact xckids@blackhawkskiclub.org with questions or requests. 

Get your BH Gear! 

The Blackhawk apparel store is open at EnjoyWinter! Shop at https://enjoywinter.com/blackhawk and use Promo Code “Blackhawk” to receive discount of 25% off listed msrp. These “semi-custom” items can be purchased at any time and will be printed on demand. Most items are in stock for possible next-day availability. Some items may be out of stock in the U.S. temporarily and will be restocked based on demand every 2 weeks. 

Summer Job Opportunity: Join our Paid Trail Crew Team! 

Are you looking for a part-time summer job where you can work outdoors, be part of a Trail Crew Team, and help maintain and improve Blackhawk's mountain bike trails? We are hiring seasonal trail crew to help maintain the Club’s mountain bike trails during the summer (May-August 2026). This position will report to the Trail Crew Chief, Mike Dobrient. Hours are negotiable but will range between 15-30 hours per week. Pay will range between $15-20/hour, depending on experience. 

Duties include: 

·       Regularly assess the condition of the Club’s trail system. 

·       Perform routine trail maintenance (e.g., de-berming, weed whacking). 

·       Improve worn out trails by removing rocks, adding dirt to trails that have “cupping,” maintaining “lips” on table-tops and jumps, etc. 

·       Participate in all-trail workdays.  

Qualifications: 

·       Understands basic trail design and maintenance needs. 

·       Able to use hand tools (e.g., shovels, rakes, McLeods). 

·       Able to use selected power tools (e.g., weed whackers, walk-behind trimmers). 

·       Able to work as part of a team with excellent communication skills. 

·       Able to work independently. 

·       18 years of age or older (by 5/1/2026). 

Questions? 

·       Email Mike Dobrient (dobrient@gmail.com) 

To apply:  

·       Send a letter and resume to Mike Dobrient (dobrient@gmail.com) 

Questions about Car Tags? 

Reach out to cartags@blackhawkskiclub.org with questions. 

 Upcoming Events 

For upcoming events and additional details, keep an eye on our club calendar: https://blackhawkskiclub.org/news/club-calendar 

Sundays, 4-6pm, Skijoring 

1/17-18 Biathlon Race, am-early pm 

1/18 Alpine Women’s Ski Clinic 

1/26 Mountain Bike Committee Meeting 

1/31 Alpine Women’s Clinic 

2/2 Board Meeting on Teams, 7:30pm 

2/14 Winter Carnival, Ski Jumping Tournament, Nordic Candlelight Ski, and Sauna 

3/1 Biathlon Race, am 

3/1 Nordic Kids Cookie Race, 2-3pm 

¾ Nordic Kids Cookie Race, 4:30-5:30pm