Post by GlennR on Oct 26, 2012 21:34:54 GMT -5
I realize that The Board has not be finalized yet, so I am starting this thread because I do not know where else to send it. Perhaps this thread will become a way for MTRA memebers to address The Board.
After the MTRA meeting in Moutnain City yesterday I felt I needed to voice some concerns to The Board about Permit Fees for Doe Mountain. Of course I realize that there are a lot of operating costs for running & maintaining the trails and facilities.
The Board needs to choose the right Permit Fees with balance a of fairness to both the riders and to Doe Mountain's balance sheet. If the fees are too high riders will not come, and if the fees are too low Doe Mtn. cannot cover the operating expenses. From what I understand Doe Mtn. is being established as a "public non-profit organization" with the goal of economic development for Mountain City and Johnson County by increasing recreational tourism.
Brown Mtn & Buffalo Mtn has a daily fee of $5 per day, while Hatfield McCoy charges $50 per year for out-of-state permits.
Maybe Doe can can offer riders the choice of buying a day permit or an annual permit.
The day permit will offer them an affordable opportunity to see just how great the trails are on Doe Mtn., and the annual pass will give them the incentive to visit Doe Mtn often. (Many folks would not appreciate being forced to purchase an annual permit to sample the trails for the first time.)
Thank you,
Glenn Randle
After the MTRA meeting in Moutnain City yesterday I felt I needed to voice some concerns to The Board about Permit Fees for Doe Mountain. Of course I realize that there are a lot of operating costs for running & maintaining the trails and facilities.
The Board needs to choose the right Permit Fees with balance a of fairness to both the riders and to Doe Mountain's balance sheet. If the fees are too high riders will not come, and if the fees are too low Doe Mtn. cannot cover the operating expenses. From what I understand Doe Mtn. is being established as a "public non-profit organization" with the goal of economic development for Mountain City and Johnson County by increasing recreational tourism.
Brown Mtn & Buffalo Mtn has a daily fee of $5 per day, while Hatfield McCoy charges $50 per year for out-of-state permits.
Maybe Doe can can offer riders the choice of buying a day permit or an annual permit.
The day permit will offer them an affordable opportunity to see just how great the trails are on Doe Mtn., and the annual pass will give them the incentive to visit Doe Mtn often. (Many folks would not appreciate being forced to purchase an annual permit to sample the trails for the first time.)
Thank you,
Glenn Randle
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