If your goal is to enjoy Olympic-style competition and flaunt your inner Viking, the annual Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove is just the event for you.
It had all the ingredients of Oktoberfest authentic German food, craft beer, and even a one-pound pretzel. But the Norge Ski Club also had something unique highflying ski jumping.
Despite pandemic s challenges, Norge tournament a soaring success Liam Nichols, 16, of North Barrington takes off into the sky during the 116th annual Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament Sunday in Fox River Grove. Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald Sophia Schreiner, 16, of Minneapolis, leaps from the ramp Sunday during the 116th annual Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove. Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald I like the unity of everybody coming together, Lori Brown of Fox River Grove said Sunday while attending the during the 116th annual Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament in hometown. Brown, also a Norge Ski Club member, was among about 1,000 spectators allowed at the event this year.