Skischule Lermoos Snowpower

What Skischule Lermoos Snowpower does

Skischule Lermoos Snowpower is a private Austrian ski school operating under the legal entity Fasser GmbH, founded in 2013 and managed by Michael Fasser. The school is located in Lermoos in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena and operates under the Tiroler Skischulgesetz 1995, affiliated with the Tiroler Skilehrerverband. Its core offering is ski and snowboard instruction for children and adults, delivered through children's group courses (Bambini ages 3-4, Powerkids ages 4-15) and private lessons for all skill levels, with small groups (max 10, typically 6-9 per instructor). The portfolio extends to cross-country skiing, ski-bike courses via partner Weißbach Sports, and a differentiated No Handicap barrier-free skiing program for people with disabilities using bi-skis. A summer bike rental operation (Bike Sommer / Zugspitz Bike) provides off-season revenue. The school maintains a multilingual team (German, English, Dutch, French) of 40-70 seasonal instructors supporting an international tourist clientele.

The technology stack is conventional and undifferentiated: a TYPO3 website with an integrated TREKKSOFT online booking and payment system, a customer portal, YouTube video embeds, and standard analytics (Google Analytics, Piwik) with Cookiebot-based GDPR consent management. No AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technology components are evident. The business reaches customers through its own website with up to 7% online booking discount, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), gift vouchers (Print@Home), and a network of local hotel and tourism partnerships. Course fees are the primary revenue stream, with gift voucher sales and a ski-bike equipment rental partnership providing ancillary income. The school also operates charity initiatives (Herzkinder Österreich, Birdies4Kids) reflective of its local community positioning.

Revenue is generated via direct-to-consumer unit pricing for courses, with ski passes sold separately by Bergbahnen Langes. On-site operations are supported by a physical office in Lermoos (Unterdorf 14/3) and multiple meeting points across the ski area (Oberdorf, valley stations of Familyjet, Grubig 1, Hochmoosexpress, and Brettlalm). The firm employs 5 full-time staff year-round, scaling to 40-70 instructors in peak season. No external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investors are documented, and the company is founder-owned.

Name

Skischule Lermoos Snowpower

Legal name

Fasser GmbH

Website

https://skischule-lermoos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skischule Lermoos Snowpower is a private Austrian ski school in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena offering ski, snowboard, cross-country, ski-bike, and barrier-free lessons for children, adults, and people with disabilities, plus summer bike rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski School / Winter Sports Instruction

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Skiing Facilities (713920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Snowboard Schools (Instruction & Coaching) (THAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI), Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE), Winter Adventure Experiences (Ski Touring, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding) (THAJABAH)

Keywords

• Ski school services
• Winter sports instruction
• Ski and snowboard lessons
• Children ski courses
• Barrier-free skiing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lermoos

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ski and Snowboard Lessons: Private lessons and group courses for children and adults covering skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski-bike, and barrier-free skiing (No Handicap program). Revenue generated from course fees.
2. Gift Vouchers: Value vouchers sold through online shop, redeemable for all services both online and on-site.
3. Ski-Bike Equipment Rental Partnership: Through cooperation partner Weißbach Sports - ski bikes available for rent at €55/day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skischule Lermoos Snowpower is a ski school operating in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena ski resort in Lermoos, Austria, offering ski and snowboard instruction for all ages and skill levels. Core offerings include children's group courses (ages 3-15), private lessons for adults, plus specialty programs in cross-country skiing, ski-biking, and barrier-free skiing (No Handicap) for people with disabilities. The school employs certified multi-lingual instructors and operates under Tyrolean ski school regulations.

Product overview

Skischule Lermoos Snowpower is a ski school in Tirol's Zugspitz Arena offering a comprehensive portfolio of winter sports instruction. The core offerings center on ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and skill levels, organized into children's group courses (Bambini ages 3+, Powerkids ages 4-15) and private lessons. Supporting winter sports include cross-country skiing, ski-biking, and barrier-free skiing for people with disabilities. The company also operates summer bike rental through Zugspitz Bike. Gift vouchers (Print@Home format) serve as an add-on product redeemable across the full service range. The business operates via an online booking system and customer portal, with Trekksoft integrated for payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Group Ski Courses (Gruppenkurse Kinder) Group ski and snowboard courses for children aged 3-15 years, including Bambini courses (ages 3-4), Powerkids courses (ages 4-15), full-day and morning sessions. Features small groups (max 10, typically 6-9 children per instructor), child-friendly slopes, magic carpets, themed days (Indian Day, Safari Day, Pirate Day), and weekly ski races. Optional lunchtime care with food available.
• Private Ski & Snowboard Lessons (Privatkurse Ski & Snowboard) Individual private lessons for children and adults learning to ski or snowboard. Flexible scheduling 7 days a week, with professional instructors providing individual attention, faster learning pace, and undivided focus. Suitable for beginners to advanced skiers, including off-piste and freeriding sessions.
• Cross-Country Skiing Lessons (Langlaufen) Private lessons for cross-country skiing in classic and skating techniques. Experienced instructors teach basics or refine existing skills while gliding through snow-covered trails of the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena.
• Ski-Bike Lessons Ski-biking courses teaching this unique winter sport on two wheels. Professional guides provide instruction from basics to advanced techniques with 3 license levels. Equipment rental available through partner Weißbach Sports (€55/day). Afternoon sessions from 1:30 p.m., price €150 for 1-3 people including ski bike and guide (2024/2025 season).
• No Handicap (Barrier-Free Skiing) Barrier-free ski lessons for people with disabilities using innovative bi-skis and specially trained instructors. Individual or group courses with exercises adapted to each participant's abilities. Addresses amputation, visual/hearing impairment, mental impairment, and muscular disease.
• Gift Vouchers (Wertgutscheine) Print@Home gift vouchers available for purchase online. Redeemable for the entire range of offerings both in the online shop and on-site at the ski school.
• Bike Sommer (Summer Bike Rental / Zugspitz Bike) Summer mountain bike rental and Zugspitz Bike services operated through a separate online shop (bikelermoos.onlineshop.ws) as a complementary off-season offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum group size of 10 persons (typically 6-9 for children's groups)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hotel AlpenroseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel supporter for the No Handicap barrier-free skiing program, contributing to making winter sports accessible to people with disabilities.
• Joachim WagnerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInterior designer supporting the No Handicap program as a sponsor.
• HEAG PrüfserviceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the No Handicap program providing support for accessible skiing.
• Tscharnuter BauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company supporting the barrier-free skiing initiative.
• BNI Chapter ZugspitzeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness networking group chapter supporting the No Handicap program and local ski school.
• MASC GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor supporting accessible winter sports programs.
• Haus am SchihangminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoliday apartments supporting the No Handicap program.
• Wolf HolzbauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWood construction company sponsoring the barrier-free skiing initiative.
• FitnFoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness and nutrition company supporting accessible winter sports.
• Zugspitz BikeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMountain bike operation in summer, supports the ski school and accessible programs.
• Weißbach SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment rental partner providing professional ski-bikes for the ski-bike program. Ski-bikes available for €55/day rental (4 bikes). Skibiking courses available at €150 for 1-3 people including equipment and guide.
• Herzkinder ÖsterreichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable organization supported by the ski school as part of its charity program for children.
• Birdies4KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity initiative supported by the ski school, linked to BMW International Open golf event.
• Waldhart Software GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and ski school software provider. Specializes in software for ski schools and TYPO3 websites with integrated shop systems. Multiple ski schools and outdoor businesses from Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy are among their references.
• TREKKSOFT AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss company providing the online booking and payment processing platform (Tour Booking system). Handles credit card payments for course bookings, appearing as 'TREKKSOFT TOUR BOOKING' on credit card statements.
• Bergbahnen LangescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cable car and lift operator in the Lermoos/Tiroler Zugspitz Arena ski area. Ski passes must be purchased separately from the lift company. Parking available at Hochmoosexpress and Grubig 1 lifts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Skischule Mayrhofen: Large ski school in the Zillertal offering children's courses, private lessons, and specialized programs; structurally comparable in size, services, and Tyrolean setting.
• Skischule Sölden: Major ski school in Sölden, Ötztal, offering group and private lessons for all ages and disciplines; comparable Tyrolean ski-school operator with similar product mix and instructor-based delivery.
• Skischule Schladming: Styrian ski school offering group and private ski/snowboard instruction in a multi-mountain ski region; comparable Austrian ski-school operator with similar product structure.
• Skischule Obergurgl: Smaller, quality-focused ski school in Obergurgl, Ötztal, offering private and group lessons; comparable boutique-ski-school positioning.
• Skischule St. Anton am Arlberg: Long-established ski school at one of Austria's flagship resorts, providing group, private, and kids' instruction; direct comparable in target market and seasonal model.
• Skischule Kitzbühel: Ski school in the Kitzbühel ski region providing children's group courses and private lessons for all skill levels; closest functional peer in scale and curriculum design.
• Skischule Lech am Arlberg: Premium ski school in Lech serving an international guest base; comparable in offering private and group lessons with multi-language instructors in an Austrian Alpine resort.
• Skischule Innsbruck: Urban-anchored Tyrolean ski school offering instruction across multiple resorts; comparable in delivering ski courses in the Tyrol market with similar customer segments.

Emerging players

• European School of Instructors (ESI): European ski instructor training organization running ski-school operations and instructor certification across Alpine markets; comparable in that it delivers ski instruction services and trains instructors, though with a broader multi-country footprint.

Others

• Bergbahnen Langes: Lift and cable-car operator in the Lermoos/Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena; a key infrastructure partner rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same local resort ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lermoos
• Instagraminstagram.com/lermoos_skischule_snowpower
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skischule-lermoos-snowpower

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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