Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort

Name

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort

Legal name

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort

Website

https://anthonylakes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is a nonprofit, community-owned ski area in Eastern Oregon's Elkhorn Mountains operating downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, cat trips, and summer recreation under a federal special use permit, serving local families and regional powder skiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort and Winter Recreation Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski Areas & Lift Operations (Independent Mountains) (THAAAJAB), Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Alpine ski resort
• Ski school services
• Mountain lodging
• Winter recreation
• Ski lift operations

Headquarters

HQ city

North Powder

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

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets & Season Passes: Primary revenue from day lift tickets and season passes. Day tickets available online or at ticket booth. Season passes sold at various price points including first-time passholder deals at $209.
2. Food & Beverage Operations: The Starbottle Saloon operates during summer and winter seasons, offering wood-fired pizzas, burgers, beverages. Features rotating pizza specials and local beer on tap.
3. Equipment Rentals & Retail: Rental and repair shop for ski equipment, plus retail merchandise (logo wear, accessories) sold through the Mercantile.
4. Ski School & Lessons: Instructional programs including group lessons, skate ski clinics, Spring Break Camp, and specialty programs for youth.
5. Cat Trips & Guided Backcountry: Snowcat skiing trips to the backside of the mountain, priced at $325 per seat ($275 for season passholders), includes full day of laps, guides, and lunch.
6. Yurt & Lodging Rentals: Summer and winter yurt rentals including Creston's Yurt, Gunsight Yurt, Hoffer Yurt, and Guard Station for overnight stays.
7. Events & Sponsorships: Hosting events including Broadway Blast ski races, Starbottle Throttle Banked Slalom, Taste of Nordic, live music, and Oktoberfest. Events attract sponsorships from local businesses.
8. Donations & Capital Campaign: Nonprofit status through Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association (ALORA). Accepts donations for capital improvements including new rental shop building project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is a nonprofit ski mountain located in the Elkhorn Mountains of Eastern Oregon, operated by the Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association (ALORA). It offers lift-served alpine skiing and snowboarding, ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, on-mountain lodging, and food and beverage service.

Product overview

Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort is a ski area and four-season recreation destination in Eastern Oregon's Elkhorn Mountains. The resort offers a unified experience combining downhill and Nordic skiing in winter with mountain biking, hiking, and food service in summer. Core winter products include lift-accessed alpine skiing/snowboarding, Nordic trail skiing, ski school programs, and cat trip backcountry access. Accommodations include yurt rentals and the Guard Station. Summer operations center on the Starbottle Saloon's wood-fired pizza service, mountain biking on the Broadway Flow Trail, camping, and yurt stays. The resort also hosts signature events including the Starbottle Throttle Banked Slalom race, Broadway Blast ski race, and Taste of Nordic tasting event. Season passes, day tickets, and equipment rentals complete the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Starbottle Saloon: On-mountain bar and restaurant featuring wood-fired pizza, located at the resort base.
• ALSRA (Anthony Lakes Ski Racing Association)

Products and services

• Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
• Ski and Snowboard Lessons
• Equipment Rentals
• Mountain Lodge Lodging
• Food and Beverage Service
• Lift Tickets and Season Passes

Quantifiable outcome

• 36 inches of snow received in 4-day storm period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Crossroads Carnegie Art CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 September 2024Collaborative partner for Oktoberfest event at Anthony Lakes. Joint fundraising for local youth arts and outdoor recreation programming.
• Local Craft Beverage Vendors (Prodigal Son Brewing, Side A Brewing, Barley Brown's, etc.)GTM or Marketing Partner · 20 March 2022Participating vendors at Taste of Nordic event. Includes breweries, wineries, distilleries, and local food vendors from Eastern Oregon communities.
• Wallowa-Whitman National ForestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnthony Lakes operates under a special use permit with the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This partnership allows the resort to operate on federal forest land and is critical to the ski area's existence and operations.
• Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association (ALORA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that owns and operates Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort. Manages capital campaigns, youth programs, and community fundraising initiatives.
• Wallowa Avalanche Center (WAC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival at Anthony Lakes. Annual fundraising event for avalanche awareness and education.
• Blue Mountain OutfittersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner hosting Pray for Snow Party events in La Grande where Anthony Lakes passes are sold.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hoodoo Ski Area: Hoodoo is a small independent ski area in Central Oregon offering lift-served skiing, tubing, and beginner-friendly terrain. It is the closest direct comparator to Anthony Lakes in terms of small independent mountain scale, target customer (Oregon families and regional skiers), and on-mountain lodging offerings.
• Spout Springs Mountain Resort: Spout Springs is a small family ski area in Eastern Oregon's Blue Mountains, near Pendleton. Directly comparable to Anthony Lakes in geographic location, small scale, weekend operating schedule, and rural Oregon community focus.
• Willamette Pass Resort: Willamette Pass is a small family-oriented ski area in Oregon's Cascade Range with lift-served skiing, terrain parks, and on-mountain lodging. Operates at similar scale and targets the same Oregon family and regional skier demographic as Anthony Lakes.
• Eaglecrest Ski Area: Eaglecrest is a community-owned ski area in Juneau, Alaska, operating under a municipal nonprofit structure similar to ALORA. Comparable in community ownership model, small independent mountain scale, and reliance on local-user base.
• Brundage Mountain Resort: Brundage Mountain is a small independent ski resort in McCall, Idaho, offering lift-served skiing, cat skiing, and nordic trails with a community-focused atmosphere. The business model closely mirrors Anthony Lakes: independent mountain, local community orientation, cat skiing premium offering, and four-season operation.
• Loup Loup Ski Bowl: Loup Loup is a nonprofit community ski area in the Methow Valley of Washington State, operated by a volunteer board and serving a rural Pacific Northwest market. Closely comparable to Anthony Lakes in nonprofit governance model, small independent scale, and rural community focus.
• Ski Cooper: Ski Cooper is a small nonprofit ski area in Leadville, Colorado, operating lift-served skiing and cat skiing with affordable pricing. Comparable in nonprofit/community ownership structure, independent mountain scale, and inclusion of cat skiing as a core offering.
• Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort: Mission Ridge is a small family-owned ski area in central Washington State offering lift-served skiing, ski school, and nordic trails. Comparable to Anthony Lakes in independent mountain scale, family-oriented positioning, and Pacific Northwest regional ski market.

Broad incumbents

• Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort: Mt. Bachelor is the largest ski resort in Oregon, operating lift-served alpine skiing, Nordic trails, and summer activities in Central Oregon. It is a broader incumbent in the same Pacific Northwest ski market and competes with Anthony Lakes for regional skiers, though at significantly larger scale and full-service scale.
• Timberline Lodge: Timberline is a historic Oregon ski area on Mt. Hood offering year-round skiing, lodging, and food service. Comparable to Anthony Lakes in integrated lodging and F&B offerings, Pacific Northwest geography, and on-mountain accommodation history, though at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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