Initially sparked by a playful Facebook comment when Mt. Bachelor was for sale, local snowboarders Dan Cochrane and Chris Porter initiated a significant movement to acquire the ski resort. Their early engagement transformed into a serious effort to conduct a feasibility study, aiming to raise around $200 million for the purchase. The local ski community rallied support for the venture, showcasing the collective desire to rescue the ski area from corporate ownership, highlighting both local pride and the desire for community-driven initiatives in the outdoor recreation industry.
In August, a lighthearted joke about the sale of Mt. Bachelor turned into a serious quest to raise $200 million to buy the ski area.
From a playful online conversation, Dan Cochrane and Chris Porter ignited a spirited campaign for local ownership of the Mt. Bachelor ski resort.
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