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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

A better question is why hasn't capitalism driven a market for mountain building for ski resorts?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

As a snowboarder I think you’re asking the real questions here. If only my local could add 10k feet to it…

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You want them to build a mountain?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I know of at least three ski hills that were decommissioned garbage dumps.