Tony Talks Business
How Ski Resorts Make Money
Last winter a quarter of the skiers didn't turn up. Vail's lift revenue fell 5.6%. This is how ski resorts actually make their money.
Apologies for the raspy voice. I filmed this when I was sick.
Chapters
- 0:00The worst winter on record
- 0:40The $356 lift ticket
- 1:47March 2008: the Epic Pass
- 3:39They already have your money
- 4:53Where the profit really comes from
- 6:35Why the day ticket exists
- 8:17The cost of making snow
- 10:54What you're actually buying
