Why a small Colorado town wants to buy its neighboring ski resort

Boise State Public Radio News | By Rachel Cohen

Published March 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM EST

Big conglomerates dominate ownership of America's ski resorts. When a Colorado ski hill went up for sale, a neighboring town launched a bid to buy it to preserve its relaxed culture and affordability.

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