oh, i interpeted your statement as a personal one...as there seemed to be no actual reference to my question.
and yes the investors do get something, they get advertisement, they get their name out there. it even sez so on the website. "to let your customers know you are supporting grassroots ski op" .(or something to that effect) so they are attempting to market the small ski niche, just as your article stated that the BLM or whomever was giving unfair advantage to the bigger resorts. they are marketing this.(or something to that effect). so........................................
either way have fun, with your motto's