A Legal Dispute Could Shut Down St. Louis-Area Ski Hill

While the mountains we ride on may be natural, they’re shaped by the human environment of business models (lift tickets), engineering (snowmaking equipment) and the law (liability and land use).

The only ski area within the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area may shut down soon. The reason? A legal dispute between the owner of the area and the city council. There are a number of issues, including a demand by the city council that the ski area set aside a certain amount of land for “public use.”

Thanks to Shayboarder for the tip. I’m doing some research into the matter and may report back later.