Well, in regards to the Teton Teepee in Alta wyoming, there is a potentially a very sad situation that Maggots could help turn around. The Teepee has been a true ski bum institution here in the Teton Valley for going on twenty years. It is on the way to Targhee, and traditionally employed ONLY ski bums. It is a Hotel/dorm/bar/restaurant, and is very, very funky.
basically, it began making money last year, but the owners just became hugely wealthy selling a different business, and simply don't want the hassle of day to day operations. If they don't find someone to lease it, they have basically said that 80% certain they will shutter it for the winter.
This is hugely sad. They have provided jobs, fun, drinks, hookup opportunities, bands, great food, and seasons passes for countless skids and ski bums for years, and this would be a HUGE loss to our skiing community.
SO, what I am asking for is some help in developing a strategy in order to convince them to keep the show going for the winter. A marketing campaign, if you will. I need ideas and action, and lord knows, Maggots are GREAT at this shit. If I could get everyones help, maybe we could call a summit where everyone stays there, I could do this very, very cheaply if it is clear that this forum helped keep the teeps open.
Please folks, I haven't asked for much here, But this is really important to global ski culture, and if you have ever been to the Teepee, you would know why.
Thanks, R
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