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    Posted February 9, 2012 by
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    Flying through mid-air in Upper Michigan

    By DaElmersBack  |  Posted February 9, 2012  |  Iron Mountain, Michigan
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     DaElmersBack says that the second-largest artificial ski jump ramp in the world is housed right in his hometown of Iron Mountain, Michigan. This weekend is the Continental Cup ski jumping competition. Even though it's a continental cup, World Cup contenders from Poland, Austria and Germany are there to compete. 'The only thing I could think of saying was, 'Hello and welcome.' They understood welcome. It was so neat to meet these different people from all over the world,' he said.
    - zdan, CNN iReport producer

    Over 70 ski jumpers from 11 different countries will be flying through the air during the 2011-2012 Continental Cup Ski Jumping Competition. This is near Iron Mountain, Michigan at Pine Mountain Ski Jump. This is the 2nd Largest Artificial Ski Jump in the world located right here where I live.

     

    Official jumping doesn't start until Saturday, but this didn't stop these jumpers from at least trying "Giant Pine" out first. The hill record is expected to be broke this weekend. Many World Cup Ski Jumpers are competing here this year. We are all excited!!

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