What Silver Mountain Resort does

Silver Mountain Resort is a privately held, four-season outdoor recreation resort located in Kellogg, Idaho, operated by three interconnected LLC entities (S&W Ops, LLC; Village Management LLC; F&B LLC) doing business as Silver Mountain Resort. The resort's core assets span 2,200 acres across two peaks with 81 ski/snowboard trails, 40+ lift-served mountain bike trails with 3,400 feet of vertical descent, Idaho's largest indoor waterpark (Silver Rapids), a 9-hole mountain golf course (Galena Ridge), on-site condominium lodging (Morning Star Lodge), and North America's longest gondola at 3.1 miles connecting the town to the mountain top. Founded in 1990 and operating with 51-100 seasonal employees, the resort serves families, individual recreation visitors, mountain bikers, skiers/snowboarders, waterpark guests, golfers, youth ski racers, and mid-market group events (corporate, weddings, schools).

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model combining transactional pay-as-you-go revenue (lift tickets $49-$79, snow tubing, waterpark admission, equipment rentals, lessons, golf green fees, cabana rentals, F&B at multiple on-mountain venues) with subscription-style revenue (winter season passes $369-$1,569, summer bike park passes, combo passes with 49 Degrees North, and reciprocal benefits through Indy Pass, Powder Alliance, and Ikon Pass networks). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online booking through FareHarbor, phone reservations, walk-up ticket windows, and a dedicated group sales team. The company has no proprietary technology platform; the offering is anchored in physical infrastructure (gondola, lifts, waterpark, golf course, lodging) supported by standard e-commerce and digital marketing channels. No AI, ML, or technology stack differentiation is disclosed.

Name

Silver Mountain Resort

Legal name

S&W Ops, LLC, Village Management LLC, F&B LLC, DBA Silver Mountain Resort

Website

https://silvermt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Silver Mountain Resort is a privately held four-season destination resort in Kellogg, Idaho offering skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, indoor waterpark, golf, scenic gondola rides, and on-site lodging across 2,200 acres. It serves families, recreation visitors, and group events within the Spokane drive market and pass-alliance networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski and Outdoor Recreation Resort

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Skiing Facilities (713920), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski Areas & Lift Operations (Independent Mountains) (THAAAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK), Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ), Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins) (THAMADAL), Mountain, Glacier & Alpine Nature Tours (THAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Ski resort operations
• Mountain biking services
• Indoor waterpark resort
• Resort lodging accommodations
• Mountain golf course

Headquarters

HQ city

Kellogg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets: Day lift tickets for skiing/snowboarding and scenic gondola rides. Prices vary by day type (midweek, weekend, holiday), age group, and half-day/full-day options.
2. Season Passes: Winter and summer season passes for skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking. Includes various tiers (Adult, Youth, Senior, Military, College) and combo passes with partner resorts.
3. Lodging: Condominium lodge accommodations at Morning Star Lodge in Gondola Village. Room types include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom units, and lofts. Includes waterpark access with booking.
4. Waterpark Admission: Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark admission included with lodging. Day passes available for groups of 15+ through group sales. Idaho's largest indoor waterpark.
5. Equipment Rentals: Ski, snowboard, and mountain bike rentals. Premium demo equipment available. Includes rental packages with lessons and tickets.
6. Lessons: Ski and snowboard lessons including private, semi-private, and group options. Learn-to packages include lift ticket, rental, and lesson.
7. Daycare: Minor's Camp child care for ages 2-7 at Mountain House. Full-day and half-day options including meals and snacks.
8. Golf: Galena Ridge Golf Course - 9-hole mountain course. Green fees, cart rentals, club rentals, and memberships available.
9. Food & Beverage: On-mountain dining at Mountain House Grill, Mogul's 21, Noah's Canteen, Trestle's Surfside Bar, and The Lunch Bucket in waterpark.
10. Cabana Rentals: Waterpark cabana rentals at Silver Rapids. Regular, Deluxe, and Premium options available with amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silver Mountain Resort operates a four-season outdoor recreation destination in Kellogg, Idaho, providing lift-served skiing and snowboarding in winter, lift-served mountain biking and scenic gondola rides in summer, and year-round access to Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark, Galena Ridge Golf Course, on-site condominium lodging, dining, lessons, equipment rentals, and event programming. The resort connects all activities via North America's longest gondola (3.1 miles).

Product overview

Silver Mountain Resort is a year-round destination resort in Kellogg, Idaho offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor recreation products and hospitality services. The resort's core offering centers on ski and snowboard access during winter months (with lift tickets, season passes, rentals, and lessons), transitioning to lift-served mountain biking and scenic gondola activities during summer. The resort features Idaho's largest indoor waterpark (Silver Rapids), which is integrated with the Morning Star Lodge lodging product and includes attractions like the FlowRider surf simulator and lazy river. Additional offerings include the Galena Ridge Golf Course, hiking trails, snowshoeing, and various event programming (bike races, beer festivals, trail runs). The resort operates multiple service departments including childcare (Minor's Camp), ski and bike instruction programs, and group/event planning services. The product architecture combines core recreation access (skiing, biking, waterpark) with supporting hospitality services (lodging, dining, childcare), all connected via the gondola transportation system that is North America's longest at 3.1 miles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark: Idaho's largest indoor waterpark resort featuring FlowRider surf simulator, lazy river, water slides, and family attractions.
• Silver Mountain Bike Park
• Galena Ridge Golf Course
• Silver Mountain Sports

Products and services

• Ski & Snowboard Lift Tickets Day and half-day lift tickets providing skiing and snowboarding access across 81 trails on two peaks, with pricing tiers for adults, youth, seniors, military/911, college, and children.
• Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark Idaho's largest indoor waterpark featuring FlowRider surf simulator, lazy river, water slides, family raft ride, hot tubs, and aquatic play areas, operating at a constant 84°F and bundled with lodging bookings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ mountain bike trails with 3,400 vertical feet of descent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 49 Degrees NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Mountain offers combo season passes that include access to both Silver Mountain and 49 Degrees North resorts, providing pass holders with expanded terrain and skiing options across the region.
• Powder AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Mountain season pass holders receive 3 free lift tickets at 17+ Powder Alliance resorts across North America. Must be full unlimited season pass holder. Tickets non-transferable, not valid on Saturdays or holidays.
• Indy PasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Mountain is an Indy Pass partner resort, offering 2 free days at 270+ Indy Pass resorts across 4 continents. Includes discounted lodging at Morning Star Lodge (10% off) and Silver Inn (15% off) for Indy Pass holders.
• Ikon PasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Mountain Resort is connected through Ikon Pass network as a destination resort. Alterra Mountain Company announced SilverStar Mountain joining Ikon Pass for Winter 26/27, expanding Ikon Pass Canadian destinations to 12 resorts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Whitefish Mountain Resort: Montana destination resort near Glacier National Park serving a different geographic catchments (Montana, Calgary) but comparable in size, four-season positioning, and independent operator model. Useful comp for regional destination economics.
• Crystal Mountain Resort: Washington Cascades ski resort and Ikon Pass partner with Silver Mountain. Comparable four-season model with skiing, biking, and lodging, but operates in a different sub-region (Puget Sound/Western WA) with overlapping destination skier audience.
• Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park: Non-profit ski area on Mt. Spokane directly competing for Spokane metro skiers within a 1-hour drive. Significantly smaller in vertical and amenities but lower pricing pressures Silver Mountain's value positioning.

Direct peers

• 49 Degrees North Ski Resort: Chewelah, WA ski resort and direct combo-pass partner with Silver Mountain. Comparable mid-sized independent mountain with similar terrain profile, located ~2 hours from Spokane and serving overlapping customer base.
• Tamarack Resort: Cascade, ID four-season resort offering skiing, mountain biking, golf, and real estate. Similar asset-light, independent operator model competing for Idaho destination travelers and Boise metro visitors.
• Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area: Idaho/Montana border independent ski area on I-90, similarly accessible and competing with Silver Mountain for Spokane-region and regional drive-to skiers. Smaller scale but aggressive pricing/value positioning.
• Schweitzer Mountain Resort: Largest ski resort in Idaho and a primary regional competitor for Silver Mountain, located in Sandpoint, ID. Offers four-season operations including skiing, mountain biking, and lodging, competing for the same Spokane/Pacific Northwest drive-to market.
• Brundage Mountain Resort: McCall, ID independent ski area competing in Idaho's four-season resort category. Similar size and positioning to Silver Mountain with comparable lift-served skiing, biking, and lodging offerings targeting Pacific Northwest visitors.

Broad incumbents

• Great Wolf Lodge: National chain of indoor waterpark resort hotels. Directly comparable to Silver Rapids in product but operates as a fully indoor destination with branded lodging, setting the competitive standard for indoor waterpark-driven family travel.
• Sun Valley Resort: Iconic premium Idaho destination resort offering skiing, mountain biking, lodging, dining, and events. Targets higher-end travelers with substantially larger infrastructure and brand recognition, setting the upper-bound benchmark for Idaho resort experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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