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1440skiI heard this about a week ago. I tried to find any information online but nothing came up. If anyone has any info like who is considering buying it (I hope not vail) then post it up.
pussyfooterBy PC, you mean Powdr Corp.
And source other than someone you talked to on the chair?
K-Dot.Does snowbird take trades? Perhaps for Jiberish?
NS as a collective could buy it pretty quick if they do
pussyfooterAnd source other than someone you talked to on the chair?
Sh4dowI did some web searches and couldn't find any info. Anyone have any details? Or even links to rumors?
Shifties4DayzMy mommy n daddy just bought the entire mountain for me. None of you guys are allowed to come
Dugskiothat happened to my home mountain
http://www.powdermag.com/stories/echo-mountain-sold/
Shifties4DayzMy mommy n daddy just bought the entire mountain for me. None of you guys are allowed to come
mehregan15unfortunately can't find the article right now but I did read that the Bass family wants to sell the resort, and this was within the last week or so.
GnarcotiksSadly to say, I would bet Vail makes a strong run to buy snowbird. Then proceed to ruin it. I hate Vail.
hyphenThe bidding already happened, and Vail outbid PCMR.
hyphenThe bidding already happened, and Vail outbid PCMR.
Sh4dowApparently it's confirmed that it's for sale, just not who will buy it. I love PC for fighting back against Vail, so if PC gets Bird I think I'd be okay with that. It would be lulz if PC loses PC but buys Snowbird, Vail steals a place for park kids while the people they stole it from get one of the best ski areas on the planet. So much Vail butthurt would be had. Unless they're too stupid to even realize how much better Snowbird is than anywhere else.
Ribss.Ahhh you have no clue what you are talking about regarding Vails intentions though. Vail strives for a family market and family environment where they can draw a national crowd that will stay as overnight guests and hopefully buy a weekend pass or some such. They could give a shit about a resort that consists heavily of passholders at this point in their winter sports takeover.
whoa-derelets buy it
GnarcotiksAs well, along the lines of everyone pitching in to try and buy it would never work. Bunch of people tried to do the same thing when Echo was for sale. No company is going to sell a resort to a conglomerate of ski bums and park rats. If everyone at Newschoolers got money together and outsourced a real estate company to buy it and with an agreement to run it a certain way, then it could work.
Sh4dowLet's do it. I'll put in $1000.
GnarcotiksVail will have a huge say in future investments and projects in the area. Vail's expansion into Utah is bad for skiing.
GnarcotiksIf Vail wins the lawsuit and gets Park City and thens buys Snowbird, the world is fucked. The Wasatch will become the new Summit County. Vail will have a huge say in future investments and projects in the area. Vail's expansion into Utah is bad for skiing.
mehregan15No sale, but the Bass family will not own the majority of the resort anymore.
http://www.snowbird.com/partnership/
"Cumming Family Partners with Bass Family in Snowbird
The Bass and Cumming Families announced today that they have entered into a partnership for the future operation and development of Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. The partnership will provide continuing direction and funding for major capital improvement projects, including a new restaurant and skier services building atop the Aerial Tram, a Four Diamond remodel initiative for the Cliff Lodge, and the future renovation of the Snowbird Center.
“This partnership will enable Snowbird to achieve more rapid growth and even greater benefits for our guests in keeping with our founding perspective and philosophy of providing a year-round destination mountain resort for the enhancement of body, mind, and spirit, with our ever present emphasis on environmental protection and sensitivity,” said Richard D. Bass.
In addition, Bass feels extremely fortunate to have the Cumming Family join in Snowbird’s future, owing to his inability to live and work at Snowbird’s altitude because of his advancing age.
“I look forward to working with the Bass Family and the team at Snowbird in providing world-class experiences on and off the mountain,” said Ian M. Cumming, an original investor in the Inn at Snowbird. Cumming owns a home at Snowbird and his family has a long history of skiing at Snowbird. “We are very happy to be involved at a place that has so many fond memories for our family,” said Cumming.
“Partnering with the Cumming Family ensures a bright future for Snowbird,” said Snowbird CEO and President Bob Bonar, one of the first employees when Snowbird opened in 1971. “Snowbird’s commitment to providing exceptional skiing and year-round hospitality, entertainment, and guest service will only greatly increase as we go forward.”
Snowbird’s current management team, led by Bob Bonar, Tom Jones and Jerry Giles, will remain in place. The partnership is between the Bass and Cumming Families and does not involve Powdr Corp. Mr. Cumming will own a majority share of Snowbird. Dick Bass will remain as Chairman of the Board."
pussyfooterSnowbird City, here we go
SFBv420.0"Snowbird’s current management team, led by Bob Bonar, Tom Jones and Jerry Giles, will remain in place. The partnership is between the Bass and Cumming Families and does not involve Powdr Corp. Mr. Cumming will own a majority share of Snowbird. Dick Bass will remain as Chairman of the Board."
fat and stupid is no way to go through life pussyflounder
reading it's fundamental
milk_manNewschoolers should buy it and turn it into the biggest jib resort on the planet.
Just rails and jumps covering the whole mountain
