Podcast #13: Reviving an Abandoned Ski Resort with Will Pirkey
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Snow sports have been trending in a direction that’s more affordable in the long term. But it’s done at the expense of a much higher financial barrier to entry for new riders. The Panadero Ski Corporation is working to change that.
A very cool idea to restore that place! It's wild to think about an abandoned resort just sitting there, so glad it's going to be used again and that back country access will be available :) Great interview!
I had my 60th consecutive season of skiing this year, so I remember the time before ‘boarders’. Any chance you will restrict it to skiers only to keep it safe and enjoyable?
I am so excited about this! This is where I learned to ski and worked in the ticket booth in 1981...makes my heart happy.
A very cool idea to restore that place! It's wild to think about an abandoned resort just sitting there, so glad it's going to be used again and that back country access will be available :) Great interview!
I wish I could....live in Oregon now but my heart is in Cuchra!!
I had my 60th consecutive season of skiing this year, so I remember the time before ‘boarders’. Any chance you will restrict it to skiers only to keep it safe and enjoyable?