Founded in 1947 by two friends watching nearby Olympic Team Tryouts, Soldier Mountain Ski Area has 1,150 acres of variable terrain including: a terrain park, glades, bowls and tree skiing. It also happens to be the only cat skiing operation (think backcountry, one step below heliskiing) in South-Central Idaho. In 2012, after over a decade of ownership, Bruce Willis (yes, that Bruce Willis) donated the entire mountain to a 501[c]3. Now the entire shebang (inventory, lifts, buildings, bar, vehicles, snow machines, the list goes on) is for sale. Since it’s a non-profit organization, the price is only the debt owed against the business which is–wait for it–a whopping $149,000. For less than the cost of most houses you can own an entire ski mountain. It’s perfect for the man looking for an escape, outdoor mancave, protection from zombies or just thinking about building a Bond lair.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
