Who wants to buy Soldier Mountain

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TRVP_ANGEL> on craigslist

>not knowing about all the gucci shit on craigslist

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Jul 24 2019 11:38AM

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if we pool our money, we still don't have $800,000

This is newschoolers.

Jul 24 2019 11:41AM

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Honestly surprised no one has scooped this up as a private resort. 800k really isn't alot of money when it comes down to it.

Jul 24 2019 11:45AM

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https://www.mtexpress.com/news/business/soldier-mountain-is-for-sale/article_60353022-30a2-11e9-9409-cb33f080febb.html

Jul 24 2019 12:14PM

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I have skied there.............. Bruce Willis owned this for a while, the lodge burnt down back in the late 2000's and he put some money into it bringing everything up to date and you could go up and ski with his daughters(I never did this but heard stories). It is a great price for a hill, main problem is that is is not in the greatest area for snow fall. Some seasons it wont even open because of this, other mountains around it like Sun Valley or Bogus Basin will be open but Soldier cant because of no snow. It is a great little area, definitely that small town vibe......... a couple hundred people. Im willing to throw some money into the pool.

Jul 24 2019 12:23PM

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Sold 4 years ago for $149k, now it's $800k? What is up with this random hill 5x-ing? Sounds sketchier than a Revision x Saga collab.

Jul 24 2019 12:30PM

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Im in! Now, as a part owner I propose some ground rules i think NS will be in favor of.

- Strictly Terrain Park (No moguls)
- Jump/Rainbow rails over rusty, spikes in a moat to keep Jerry entirely out of the parks
- ALL Snowboarders MUST be accompanied by a Skier who can flip (back or front)
- Bud Dispensaries located on Top, Bottom, and Half way.
- Graffiti Artists Welcome! (no dick drawings tho)
- Ski Patrol wardrobe changed to Pirate theme
- All lifts run at x2 speed
- Open 24-7 with dope lights on all trails
- Hologram Teachers (T.W, Henrik, Dumont, Ect.) in all parks, playing live-action trick tips on loop.
- Free Cotton Candy
- Free Bud Light
- Free Tacos
- A gattling gun, but it shoots t-shirts
- Strippers and Hoes chillin' (All the time)
- Concerts (No classic rock cover bands)
- All trail names are heavily Bruce Willis related, in hopes to have him become our Brand Ambassador

Feel free to suggest, im just spitballin' here

Jul 24 2019 1:01PM

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KilaTsunamiIm in! Now, as a part owner I propose some ground rules i think NS will be in favor of.

- Strictly Terrain Park (No moguls)
- Jump/Rainbow rails over rusty, spikes in a moat to keep Jerry entirely out of the parks
- ALL Snowboarders MUST be accompanied by a Skier who can flip (back or front)
- Bud Dispensaries located on Top, Bottom, and Half way.
- Graffiti Artists Welcome! (no dick drawings tho)
- Ski Patrol wardrobe changed to Pirate theme
- All lifts run at x2 speed
- Open 24-7 with dope lights on all trails
- Hologram Teachers (T.W, Henrik, Dumont, Ect.) in all parks, playing live-action trick tips on loop.
- Free Cotton Candy
- Free Bud Light
- Free Tacos
- A gattling gun, but it shoots t-shirts
- Strippers and Hoes chillin' (All the time)
- Concerts (No classic rock cover bands)
- All trail names are heavily Bruce Willis related, in hopes to have him become our Brand Ambassador

Feel free to suggest, im just spitballin' here

Works for me, lets delete the no dicks rule tho, dicks are fuckin funny

Jul 24 2019 1:06PM

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SendyMcSendyfaceWorks for me, lets delete the no dicks rule tho, dicks are fuckin funny

honestly bro... you're right, dicks are mad fuckin funny lmao

Motion Passed: Dick and Penis (lmao) related graffiti is now allowed.

Jul 24 2019 1:10PM

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-eREKTion-Sold 4 years ago for $149k, now it's $800k? What is up with this random hill 5x-ing? Sounds sketchier than a Revision x Saga collab.

My guess is because it was a non-profit and it was dissolving with the sale. It's worth more obviously but $149k was the debt and I'm pretty sure individual entities can't profit from a non-profit sale. Since the non-profit was only associated with the ski area, it will die with the sale, so since the board members can't profit, they must sell it for net even.

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KilaTsunamiIm in! Now, as a part owner I propose some ground rules i think NS will be in favor of.

- Strictly Terrain Park (No moguls)
- Jump/Rainbow rails over rusty, spikes in a moat to keep Jerry entirely out of the parks
- ALL Snowboarders MUST be accompanied by a Skier who can flip (back or front)
- Bud Dispensaries located on Top, Bottom, and Half way.
- Graffiti Artists Welcome! (no dick drawings tho)
- Ski Patrol wardrobe changed to Pirate theme
- All lifts run at x2 speed
- Open 24-7 with dope lights on all trails
- Hologram Teachers (T.W, Henrik, Dumont, Ect.) in all parks, playing live-action trick tips on loop.
- Free Cotton Candy
- Free Bud Light
- Free Tacos
- A gattling gun, but it shoots t-shirts
- Strippers and Hoes chillin' (All the time)
- Concerts (No classic rock cover bands)
- All trail names are heavily Bruce Willis related, in hopes to have him become our Brand Ambassador

Feel free to suggest, im just spitballin' here

I am all for this!!! Can we at least have one night of classic rock music for this old guy?lol

Jul 24 2019 1:40PM

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oldmanskiI am all for this!!! Can we at least have one night of classic rock music for this old guy?lol

As long as they go heavy on the Creedence

Jul 24 2019 1:43PM

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KilaTsunamiAs long as they go heavy on the Creedence

Of course!

Jul 24 2019 1:44PM

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The Place holder Mountain name gonna be “Die Hard” not “Die Hard Mountian” just “Die Hard”

ex. “Did you hear Die Hard has more Hoes per Captia than any other mountian in the WORLD!?” “Wow! that’s incredible! I’m going to Die Hard this weekend!”

Im also open to “Soulja Mountain” Not a B.W reference but imagine the merch... wow

Jul 24 2019 2:06PM

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Let's say that on the high end NS has 1,500 active members right now. Every member would have to donate about $540 to get the mountain. As much as I hate r/skiing they have 412,000 subscribers. If we where even to get 10,000 of r/skiing to get on board we could bring that number down to $70. NS could run the park.

Also, if @X_ANKILLA starts using Dr. Sebis model selling herbs and spices for $1,000 a pop we could have a good chunk of change for initial operating costs.

Jul 24 2019 2:06PM

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KilaTsunamiThe Place holder Mountain name gonna be “Die Hard” not “Die Hard Mountian” just “Die Hard”

ex. “Did you hear Die Hard has more Hoes per Captia than any other mountian in the WORLD!?” “Wow! that’s incredible! I’m going to Die Hard this weekend!”

Im also open to “Soulja Mountain” Not a B.W reference but imagine the merch... wow

Time to slide into the dm's to get some investment cash from souja boy himself

Jul 24 2019 2:09PM

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We could see if Vail could help us out................lol

Jul 24 2019 2:42PM

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LonelyLet's say that on the high end NS has 1,500 active members right now. Every member would have to donate about $540 to get the mountain. As much as I hate r/skiing they have 412,000 subscribers. If we where even to get 10,000 of r/skiing to get on board we could bring that number down to $70. NS could run the park.

Also, if @X_ANKILLA starts using Dr. Sebis model selling herbs and spices for $1,000 a pop we could have a good chunk of change for initial operating costs.

Damn thats wiiiiiiild, honestly, i was hoping that someone who can do math like that would chime in. Also NS can run it as long as they follow ALL of our ground rules, and put me on. Full time, with benefits and housing... and new sticks every season.

Jul 24 2019 2:59PM

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KilaTsunamiIm in! Now, as a part owner I propose some ground rules i think NS will be in favor of.

- Strictly Terrain Park (No moguls)
- Jump/Rainbow rails over rusty, spikes in a moat to keep Jerry entirely out of the parks
- ALL Snowboarders MUST be accompanied by a Skier who can flip (back or front)
- Bud Dispensaries located on Top, Bottom, and Half way.
- Graffiti Artists Welcome! (no dick drawings tho)
- Ski Patrol wardrobe changed to Pirate theme
- All lifts run at x2 speed
- Open 24-7 with dope lights on all trails
- Hologram Teachers (T.W, Henrik, Dumont, Ect.) in all parks, playing live-action trick tips on loop.
- Free Cotton Candy
- Free Bud Light
- Free Tacos
- A gattling gun, but it shoots t-shirts
- Strippers and Hoes chillin' (All the time)
- Concerts (No classic rock cover bands)
- All trail names are heavily Bruce Willis related, in hopes to have him become our Brand Ambassador

Feel free to suggest, im just spitballin' here

I’m in! The cotton candy really sold me

Jul 24 2019 3:21PM

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LonelyLet's say that on the high end NS has 1,500 active members right now. Every member would have to donate about $540 to get the mountain. As much as I hate r/skiing they have 412,000 subscribers. If we where even to get 10,000 of r/skiing to get on board we could bring that number down to $70. NS could run the park.

Also, if @X_ANKILLA starts using Dr. Sebis model selling herbs and spices for $1,000 a pop we could have a good chunk of change for initial operating costs.

Was waiting for this. I'd defs chip in $540. Reddit is pretty fucked, but some support from the soul 7 dad gang would help.

Jul 24 2019 3:22PM

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I would deadass put in 2 grand as long as I never had to pay for a pass or future renovations

Jul 24 2019 3:32PM

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ColoradoDogfartI would deadass put in 2 grand as long as I never had to pay for a pass or future renovations

Me too!

Jul 24 2019 4:13PM

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Make it the promised land

Jul 24 2019 5:12PM

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Jul 24 2019 8:46PM

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I’m in but you bums have to dig your own features.
Tell me more about our cat skiing operation.

Jul 24 2019 8:51PM

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Sounds like a rip-off. I could buy an Epic Pass for $700 and ski at whatever resort I want.

Jul 24 2019 11:39PM

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Nice! We have a start!

Jul 24 2019 11:40PM

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evaroniSounds like a rip-off. I could buy an Epic Pass for $700 and ski at whatever resort I want.

Yeah, but then ya have to deal with stupid rules

Jul 25 2019 5:37AM

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We need this to happen. It should also become the official hill of NS.

Jul 25 2019 7:25AM

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We need this to happen. It should also become the official hill of NS.

Jul 25 2019 7:25AM

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FogdartMy guess is because it was a non-profit and it was dissolving with the sale. It's worth more obviously but $149k was the debt and I'm pretty sure individual entities can't profit from a non-profit sale. Since the non-profit was only associated with the ski area, it will die with the sale, so since the board members can't profit, they must sell it for net even.

I work for a nonprofit and can confirm. This would be the reason.

Jul 25 2019 12:05PM

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GritznGravyI work for a nonprofit and can confirm. This would be the reason.

I remember this story. It was on Newschoolers before. The non-profit took applications to buy the mountain, and then the couple that was selected were from Bend, OR (where I was living). Sounds like it isn’t as great as the couple hoped it would be, considering it was his “biggest dream”. However when they sell they will certainly make a GOOD profit in such a short time.

Here is the story:

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/travel/outdoors/2017/02/24/couple-bought-idaho-ski-area/98261610/

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Jul 25 2019 4:20PM

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No one wants to buy it bc if climate change

Jul 26 2019 3:48PM

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Who is selling?
Where’s the contact info ?

Jul 26 2019 4:25PM

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OregonDeadI’m in but you bums have to dig your own features.
Tell me more about our cat skiing operation.

Jul 26 2019 4:58PM

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HAHAHA

Jul 26 2019 5:10PM

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From an investment standpoint, not enough snow to be open every season? Really

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Why not get tgr involved too? Everyone over there is such a backcountry legend that we wouldnt even have to worry about them skiing inbounds.
im in to throw some money in this pool
Ive been talking about a jump over a moat to enter the terrain park for years now

Jul 30 2019 12:53PM

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Crust_StationWhy not get tgr involved too? Everyone over there is such a backcountry legend that we wouldnt even have to worry about them skiing inbounds.
im in to throw some money in this pool
Ive been talking about a jump over a moat to enter the terrain park for years now

That is cool but just so you know this will be a dig your own moat party

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