Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, Llc

What Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, Llc does

Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, LLC is a privately held, family-owned mountain hospitality business operating at the Tennessee Pass on the Continental Divide near Leadville, Colorado, at 10,500–10,800 ft elevation — billed as the highest elevation Nordic center in America. The company integrates three core product lines into a single ski-dine-sleep experience: (1) a Nordic Center with over 27 km of groomed cross-country ski trails, equipment rentals (classic skis, skate skis, snowshoes, fat bikes), and private ski lessons; (2) the Cookhouse, a backcountry fine-dining venue accessible only by ski, snowshoe, or hike, serving multi-course dinners at $135/person and brunch at $55/person with seasonal menus featuring game meat from Durham Ranch; and (3) six solar-powered Sleep Yurts located 1.3 miles into San Isabel National Forest, each sleeping up to six guests with soapstone woodstoves and off-grid amenities. The business is owned and operated by Ty and Roxanne Hall, who purchased the site in 1999 and have built the trail system, secured Forest Service approvals, and developed the yurt and dining concepts organically over more than two decades.

Revenue is generated through six streams: trail passes (daily $25 adult, $125 season pass), Cookhouse dining, Sleep Yurt rentals with included trail fees, ski lessons ($100/90 min private), equipment rentals, and event hosting (weddings, corporate retreats, bachelor/bachelorette parties) plus off-site mobile catering within a 60-mile radius. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through walk-in Nordic Center access, phone reservations for the Cookhouse, online bookings via FareHarbor for the Sleep Yurts, and direct sales for private event buy-outs. Customer segments include outdoor recreation enthusiasts (primary), couples and families seeking unique mountain experiences, wedding parties, and corporate groups; notable logos include Vail Resorts, L.L. Bean, Ford, and Vail Club 50, used primarily for one-off events and photo-shoots rather than recurring revenue. Marketing relies on organic digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, local SEO), community partnerships (Get Outdoors Leadville, Special Olympics, Bill Koch Program), and event-driven demand (Full Moon Skis, fat bike races, snowshoe races). There is no external investment, no parent company, and the business operates on a 1–10 employee headcount consistent with a small, owner-operated lifestyle enterprise with structurally constrained capacity.

Name

Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, Llc

Legal name

Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, LLC

Website

https://tennesseepass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts is a family-owned Leadville, Colorado mountain hospitality business operating an integrated Nordic ski center, backcountry fine-dining Cookhouse, and six off-grid solar-powered sleep yurts at 10,800 ft on the Continental Divide. It serves outdoor recreation enthusiasts, couples, families, wedding parties, and corporate groups through direct reservations and on-site event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Resort Hospitality

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMADAD

Yurts, Tipis & Nomadic Tents

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

SECONDARYTHAMADAL

Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

Keywords

• Cross country skiing
• Backcountry fine dining
• Glamping accommodations
• Nordic ski resort
• Mountain event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Leadville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Nordic Center Operations: Trail passes and season passes for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking access. Daily and seasonal access fees with equipment rental upsells.
2. Cookhouse Dining: Multi-course dinner experiences ($135/person) and brunch ($55/person) served at the backcountry Cookhouse. Reservations required, credit card confirmed.
3. Sleep Yurt Accommodations: Yurt rental per unit (up to 6 guests), with included trail fees, baggage service, and optional room service delivery. Cancellation policy with tiered refunds.
4. Ski Lessons and Equipment Rentals: Private lessons ($100/90 min), additional skier lessons ($75 each), and equipment rentals including skis, snowshoes, and fat bikes
5. Catering Services: Off-site catering within 60-mile radius from Leadville, serving wild game, vegan options, and custom menus for events
6. Event Hosting: Private event hosting for weddings, corporate retreats, and celebrations with in-house catering capabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, LLC operates a high-altitude mountain hospitality destination in Leadville, Colorado combining three integrated offerings: a Nordic Center with over 27 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails and equipment rentals, a backcountry Cookhouse serving multi-course fine dining accessible only by ski, snowshoe, or hike, and six off-grid solar-powered Sleep Yurts offering glamping accommodations in San Isabel National Forest at 10,800 ft elevation.

Product overview

Tennessee Pass Sleep Yurts, LLC operates a multi-service mountain hospitality business combining three core offerings: the Nordic Center (cross-country skiing with trails, rentals, and lessons), the Cookhouse (backcountry fine dining accessible by ski or hike), and Sleep Yurts (off-grid glamping accommodations). These services are designed to work together as a unified ski-dine-sleep experience, where guests ski to dinner, stay overnight in the yurts, and ski the trails again. Add-on services include ski lessons, equipment rentals, room service delivery to yurts, private events and wedding hosting, and mobile catering. The company operates seasonal schedules for both winter (November-April) and summer (June-October) with operations centered near Leadville, Colorado at 10,500-10,800 ft elevation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nordic Center
• Cookhouse Dinner
• Cookhouse Brunch

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 27 kilometers of groomed trails serving cross-country skiers of all skill levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ski CooperminorOthersNeighbor sharing a parking lot with Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. Ski Cooper offers downhill skiing with 64 trails and 5 lifts. Recommended to guests seeking downhill skiing as an alternative activity. Same operating hours as Nordic Center.
• Pedal PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bike company sponsoring the annual Pedal Power Snowshoe Race at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. Race held early December with 5k and 10k options.
• Cloud City WheelersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cycling organization sponsoring the annual Tennessee Pass Night Jam Fat Bike Race. Race held in January with course changing each season.
• Leadville NordicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization hosting the Bill Koch Nordic Race at Tennessee Pass on the first weekend in March. Includes kids race and adult 5k/10k options.
• Sunshine Mobile SaunasminorOthersMobile sauna service providing sauna experiences during special events at Tennessee Pass, such as Ramen & Sauna Night. Guests can reserve sauna spots ahead of events.
• Durham RanchminorOthersMulti-generational family ranch in Wyoming (started 1930 by Flocchini family) providing elk, bison, and wild boar sausage to the Cookhouse. Exclusive sourcing for game meat.
• Leadville Gourmet Kingdom MushroomsminorOthersLocal mushroom supplier providing specialty mushrooms for Cookhouse menu items including pheasant dishes and vegan mushroom steak options.
• Community Programs (GOL, ElevateHER, Bill Koch Program, Special Olympics, HMI, Leadville High School Nordic)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious community organizations with programs running at or partnering with the Nordic Center for youth development, education, and recreation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Collective Retreats: A luxury outdoor hospitality brand operating upscale tented camps and lodges in scenic destinations. Comparable to Tennessee Pass as a broader incumbent in the high-end outdoor lodging market with on-site dining and curated experiences.
• Under Canvas: A national upscale glamping brand with safari-inspired tents near major national parks. Comparable to Tennessee Pass as a broader incumbent in the experiential glamping space, targeting similar affluent travelers seeking nature-immersive overnight stays with on-site amenities.

Direct peers

• Dunton Hot Springs: A luxury backcountry lodge and hot springs resort near Dolores, CO, offering premium cabin lodging and on-site fine dining. Comparable to Tennessee Pass for the backcountry lodging-plus-dining combination and high-end experiential positioning in the Colorado mountains.
• Aspen Cross Country Center: An Aspen-area Nordic ski center offering groomed trails, lessons, and equipment rentals. Comparable as a direct regional competitor for the Nordic Center operations and cross-country skiing customer base.
• Snowmass Club Nordic Center: A private Nordic center in Snowmass Village, CO, offering groomed cross-country ski trails, lessons, and rentals. Comparable as a direct competitor for cross-country skiing enthusiasts in the Colorado high country.
• Frisco Nordic Center: A Summit County, CO Nordic center offering trail access, lessons, and rentals. Comparable as a direct Nordic skiing competitor operating in the same Leadville/Summit County region as Tennessee Pass.
• Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa: A Colorado mountain ranch resort in Winter Park offering lodging, fine dining, and Nordic skiing on groomed trails. Closely comparable to Tennessee Pass because it combines the same three pillars — accommodations, on-site dining, and cross-country ski trails — in the Colorado Rockies.
• Beaver Creek Nordic Center: A Nordic ski facility at Beaver Creek Resort offering groomed trails and lessons. Comparable as a direct competitor for Nordic skiing guests in the Vail Valley, with similar premium pricing and upscale clientele.

Emerging players

• Getaway House: A network of small, off-grid cabin retreats near major US cities focused on digital-detox nature stays. Comparable to Tennessee Pass as an emerging competitor in the boutique nature-immersive overnight lodging segment.

Regional players

• Eldora Mountain Resort: A ski resort near Nederland, CO offering Nordic and downhill skiing. Comparable as a regional player in Colorado mountain recreation that overlaps with Tennessee Pass's outdoor enthusiast customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tennesseepasscookhouseandnordiccenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/TennPassCO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tennessee-pass-nordic-center-cookhouse-sleep-yurts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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