Harvey
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Toggenburg Mountain Sold
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The reality is that Toggenburg was nothing special unless it was something special to you, and it was apparently special to many.
I just wish that Meier and Stemmerman would have stayed away, and allowed someone who cared about Toggenburg to operate it.
At least now maybe Meier will spend some money on replacing the lifts at Greek Peak. They've done a nice job with snowmaking pipe and gun replacement over the year, but the lifts are a mess.
I just wish that Meier and Stemmerman would have stayed away, and allowed someone who cared about Toggenburg to operate it.
At least now maybe Meier will spend some money on replacing the lifts at Greek Peak. They've done a nice job with snowmaking pipe and gun replacement over the year, but the lifts are a mess.
Campgottagopee
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I don't think this is a fair assessment of what happened. According to the article Meier was approached about selling Togg and he did. It's not that he didn't care, because he does, it's more about him now being able to concentrate on GP during an extremely challenging time.
If he cared, why would he sell Togg just to see it closed? After all, he was referred to as "the savior of Greek Peak." Last year were record attendance years for local ski areas, as travel restrictions prevented individuals and families to travel out of state. I can't speak to Togg, but I know that Greek Peak's numbers were up considerably last year both in revenue and skier visits. They also saw a significant increase in season pass sales.
In terms of his argument that staffing is a challenge, that is always the case with any type of seasonal business--not just the ski business. However, that comes down to what one pays is what one gets. Paying someone near minimum wage to stand out in the cold all day is certainly a challenge, but there is a price to pay that will attract labor.
I'm just agitated that another local business has been closed after close to 70 years. People in Fabius were as passionate about Toggenburg, as people in Virgil are to Greek Peak.
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Campgottagopee
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I totally can understand and appreciate that. It def sucks.
Campgottagopee
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This ^^^^ is what I was trying to say. I have no real info other than it makes complete sense, to me.
I would agree with your assessment of the situation. At the time, I would surmise that Meier and Stemmerman were still excited about their Greek Peak purchase and felt that Toggenburg would make a good fit. I have to believe though, that Meier knew that Harris was going to close Toggenburg rather than add a third ski area to his pass product, otherwise he may not have sold it.
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I received my season pass refund from Tog today. SkiCNY is offering the same Toggenburg Spring Season Pass rate, but only through August 31. The letter with the refund has the password to access that pricing on the skicny website. Sweet! I'm a little annoyed about having to drive further (extra 15 min each way), but am happy at least I don't have to shell out more now for passes.
Adam: While this entire situation is so unfortunate, at least they are offering early season pricing for the SkiCNY pass as a consolation.
