Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating

Would You Buy a Ski Resort That Only Opens in Summer?


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The hosts break down a Wyoming ski resort open just 40 days a year, calling it an amazing local novelty — but likely worth zero as an investment.

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In this episode, the team tackles one of the quirkiest deals ever sent in by a listener — a tiny ski area in Wyoming and Montana that only operates during the summer. Tucked away off a seasonal mountain highway, this resort offers about 40 days of skiing each year. With two high-speed lifts running on diesel generators, capped daily tickets at just 100 skiers, and pricing of $50 a day, the business might top out at $200K in annual revenue under perfect conditions.

Key Highlights:
- Located on a seasonal highway with a 20-year forest service permit over 90 acres
- Open only ~40 days a year, with capped daily revenue of ~$5K
- Includes two high-speed lifts, three snowcats, seven trailers, and all tools
- Powered entirely by portable diesel generators — no built infrastructure
- Raises the question: why just $50 tickets for such a unique experience?
- Everyone agrees it’s a super cool concept, just not a business that cash flows

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