Toggenburg Mountain Sold

[Emily]

Hickey wanted out and GP wanted Hickey to help with their F&B

That slipped me mind. I forgot about that aspect of the sale, and never could figure out the relationship, given that Hickey still operated the Foggy Goggle, but was also supposed to assist with Greek Peak food and beverage in some capacity.

 

[Johnny V.]

Sad to see. I did a couple of Masters races there and it's a nice little hill. Wonder if this will mean improvements at the survivors-while Song and Lab have their charms as low key ski areas, in today's world they are pretty antiquated. Greek has potential, but has a long way to go to be in the same league as Holiday Valley or Bristol in terms of infrastructure.

 

[Ripitz]

Wow, wicked bummer. Never skied there. I feel like I’m at a funeral of a beloved family member that I never met. Can only imagine the joy that little hill provided for so many. I hope something cool happens in the afterlife. Here come the poachers…

 

[Campgottagopee]

I know a lot of Toggenburg people do not like skiing at Lab or Song.

Curious as to why?

 

[Campgottagopee]

given that Hickey still operated the Foggy Goggle

He also runs Vesper Hills F&B

 

[CazMan26]

Curious as to why?

The core skiers at Togg like it there for a bunch of different reasons, most of them say “because where it is located”. Others say “they like the lodge/bar better than Lab”. And most say “the terrain and the grooming is better”. . .? Anyway, this is what I have been told over the years. You can pick any one and have a debate for hours (and beers) about the advantages/disadvantages of both ski areas. I grew up skiing at Labrador, so I am just sharing what I have been told by a lot of people.

 

[jamesdeluxe]

I know that the closing of any ski area, especially in NYS, is a loss worth discussing and mourning. Still, it's interesting to note the level of interest and hand-wringing given how seldomly Toggenburg was mentioned over the years. You can't do a search of the old forum, but this is all that comes up from the new forum and one of them was my report from the original Toggenburg in Switzerland.

 

[Harvey]

We had at least two lurkers join because of this news.

 

[Campgottagopee]

The core skiers at Togg like it there for a bunch of different reasons, most of them say “because where it is located”. Others say “they like the lodge/bar better than Lab”. And most say “the terrain and the grooming is better”. . .? Anyway, this is what I have been told over the years. You can pick any one and have a debate for hours (and beers) about the advantages/disadvantages of both ski areas. I grew up skiing at Labrador, so I am just sharing what I have been told by a lot of people.

Gotcha

I totally get all of those as GP is my backyard. I hate to drive, so leaving the Valley isn't something I do because I can do what I do right there. I'd say the same if I lived at __________. (fill in the blank with whomever you want) Homers unite!! ?

 

[x10003q]

I know that the closing of any ski area, especially in NYS, is a loss worth discussing and mourning. Still, it's interesting to note the level of interest and hand-wringing given how seldomly Toggenburg was mentioned over the years. You can't do a search of the old forum, but this is all that comes up from the new forum and one of them was my report from the original Toggenburg in Switzerland.

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Song/Tog/Lab are interesting triplets (plus Greek) that are hard to talk about without having visited. I am sure I am not alone holding onto a fantasy of traveling around NYS to visit these places. Life is still in the way of such a trip for me and losing Tog is a bummer.