Here in the heart of midsummer, we hope you’re having a blast getting out on the trails and spending time in this beautiful place. Here’s what’s going on these days at Blackhawk! 

Access During Paving Project 

On the morning of Friday, July 26, we will be paving the entrance to both the East and West sides of the club. The entrances will be closed throughout the weekend, but the club will remain open. If you need to park close to the club, please park on the side of Blackhawk Road. If you are biking, please consider parking remotely and accessing the club through Middleton Bike Park. 

Bike Patrol Updates 

We have grown our little patrol and are now the first National Bike Patrol in the NSP's South Central Region. 20 patrollers, who ski/snowboard patrol at Blackhawk, Cascade, Devil's Head, and Tyrol, completed the training to be officially rostered as National Bike Patrollers with the Blackhawk Ski Club Bike Patrol. Whenever we're out riding at Blackhawk, we're available to assist other members with injuries/emergencies. While we cannot possibly cover all the terrain at all times that riders may be on the trails, we are excited to utilize our training and skills to assist when we can. If any members have questions about joining patrol, they can reach out to Alpine Patrol Director Rob Kudrle, or Bike Patrol Director Karen Vanderloo. 

Mountain Biking Updates 

Reminder to dog owners: If you’re on the trails with your dog when others are on the trials riding, hiking, or running, your dog must be leashed.  

Reminder to riders/hikers: When you’re on the trails, you may occasionally see a dog off leash, whose owner will need to put the dog back on leash when they see you. 

Weekly Thursday Evening Club Rides!  

Our Thursday Club Rides at 6pm are for members of all ages and abilities and run through August. 

• Meet at the Eastside trailhead at 6pm.  

• Ride for 1-2 hours. 

• Stay after riding to socialize and snack! 

• Rides only happen when the trails are open. Check conditions.  

Questions? Want to lead a ride? Email us at bike@blackhawkskiclub.org.  

Ninja Camps August 17-19 

There's still room in the Ninja Bike Clinics taking place at Blackhawk August 17-19! Learn more and register here. 

Join us and “Run the Hawk” 8/24! 

Back again this year, the Run the Hawk Trail Runs bring fun for all to the trails! Coordinated by our friends at Driftless Endurance, there’s a fun run, plus 3-, 6-, and 12-hour challenge runs that can be done individually or as a relay team. Learn more about the event and register here.   

Nordic News 

Skiers are made in the summer, you've heard it said—and so are ski trails! Here's what we have in store for Nordic trail improvements: 

Lighting: We are working on improving the safety along the Siberian Hwy. We could use your help with fundraising and installation. 

Trail work: Lots of brush is growing in on the Erdman trail and the south loop of the Pines trails. You guessed it, we need your help! 

Erosion control: Love climbing hill 6 into the Pines? Help us keep it from eroding away. We need volunteers to prep, seed, and mulch a large area of erosion. 

Interested in helping with these Nordic projects? Email xckids@blackhawkskiclub.org for more information. Or join the committee! We will be having a Nordic Committee meeting on July 23 at 7 pm in the West Chalet.  

Summer Biathlon Updates 

Biathlon summer training continues into the dog days of summer. Amelia Kidd attended a week-long elite biathlon camp in Lake Placid and will be attending a high-performance camp at Ariens in late July. A number of our youth biathletes will be competing at the US Biathlon Midwest Regional Biathlon Race at Ariens on July 20th and 21st. 

Returning Member Registration is 9/10! 

Returning members, get ready to register for another fantastic year of fun at Blackhawk on 9/10 at 7pm. New members can register beginning 9/24 at 7pm.  

Open House Saturday, 9/21, 1pm 

Our annual Open House will be held on Saturday, September 21 at 1pm, for new and returning members. Our many programs will have tables and volunteers on hand to answer questions, and Board members will be available to answer questions about the club and provide walking tours. The club will provide drinks and snacks. Come join us! 

Upcoming Events 

• Ninja Camps Aug 17-19

• Run the Hawk Aug 24 

• Returning Member Registration September 10, 7pm  

• Open House Saturday September 21, 1pm 

• New Member Registration September 24, 7pm