soldier mountain

What soldier mountain does

Soldier Mountain is an independently owned, private ski resort located at 1043 N Soldier Creek Rd in Fairfield, Idaho, operating under a US Forest Service special use permit on the Sawtooth National Forest. The resort serves recreational skiers and snowboarders, competitive athletes, group and corporate clients, wedding and event customers, and youth/family campers in the Camas County region of southern Idaho. Its physical footprint combines 1,150 acres of lift-served skiing (1,425 feet of vertical, 35 named runs, peak elevation 7,177 feet) with 2,000 acres of backcountry terrain accessible via snow cat and Trax skiing (3,000 feet of vertical, topping out near 10,000 feet), and includes an FIS homologated ENL downhill course that supports the Snow Training Center for competitive athletes.

The resort's product portfolio spans lift tickets and season passes, ski and snowboard rentals (with on-site service), a tiered ski school (Itty Bitty Lessons, group, private, Boot Camp, Ladies Day) taught by PSIA/AASI-certified staff, a $11,999 My Mountain exclusive buyout package, cat skiing, Trax skiing, guided ski touring, a multi-day Smokey Dome yurt experience, weddings and lodge rental packages (capacity 250 standing, 100 seated), and a summer program of mountain biking, disc golf, and youth/leadership camps. Supporting infrastructure includes an on-site lodge with full bar and commercial kitchen, a "Stay and Ski Free" lodging partner program, and a live mountain webcam.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through estore.soldiermountain.com and on-site sales, supplemented by office-mediated group bookings and event sales; pricing is per-unit across almost all SKUs (rentals $32 full-day, private lessons $100-$125 for 1.5 hours, group lessons $59, summer camps $30-$79). Recent commercial moves include opening the Snow Training Center to the broader competitive community from 24/25, launching Trax skiing, partnering with Goal Beyond on ski education (2024), and securing the 2026 RMSHA season opener and 2026 NICA Mountain Bike Series Race #5 — the latter expected to draw 700 youth racers.

Name

soldier mountain

Legal name

Soldier Mountain

Website

https://soldiermountain.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Soldier Mountain is an independently owned ski resort in Fairfield, Idaho, operating under a US Forest Service permit on the Sawtooth National Forest. It serves recreational skiers, competitive athletes, group and wedding clients, and youth campers across lift-served terrain, cat-skiing backcountry, and summer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets and Season Passes: Primary revenue from selling day tickets, multi-day tickets, and season passes for alpine skiing and snowboarding access.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental revenue from skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, and ski service (tune-up, hot wax, binding tests).
3. Ski and Snowboard Lessons: Revenue from private lessons, group lessons, itty bitty lessons for children, boot camps, and ladies day programs.
4. Private Mountain Rental (My Mountain): Exclusive resort buyout package priced at $11,999 for private group events, fundraisers, parties, and reunions.
5. Cat Skiing and Backcountry Experiences: Cat skiing, Trax skiing, and ski touring experiences offering access to 2,000 acres of backcountry terrain with professional guides.
6. Weddings and Events: Venue rental for weddings, events, rehearsal dinners with options for lodge, patio, kitchen, and bar rental packages.
7. Summer Camps: Summer camping and activity programs for youth groups, leadership summits, educational programs, and family reunions with pricing from $30-$79 per person.
8. Food and Beverage: On-site food and beverage amenities including full bar, commercial kitchen, and complimentary brown bag lunches for cat skiing guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Soldier Mountain is a direct-to-consumer ski resort and year-round mountain recreation venue offering lift tickets, season passes, ski and snowboard rentals, PSIA/AASI-certified lessons, FIS-homologated speed training, and guided backcountry cat skiing and Trax skiing across 2,000 acres of terrain. It supplements winter operations with summer mountain biking, disc golf, summer camps, and a wedding and event venue (including the exclusive My Mountain private buyout package).

Product overview

Soldier Mountain operates as a ski area and year-round recreation resort in Fairfield, Idaho, offering a portfolio of winter sports products (skiing, snowboarding, backcountry experiences) and summer activities (mountain biking, disc golf, weddings, summer camps). The core product includes lift-accessed terrain with 1,150 acres, 35 named runs, and 1,425 vertical feet, supported by ski school instruction (Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Itty Bitty Lessons, Ladies Day, Boot Camp), equipment rentals, and lift tickets/season passes. The My Mountain package provides exclusive private buyout of the entire resort. Backcountry offerings include Cat Skiing, Trax Skiing, and Ski Touring accessing 2,000 acres with 3,000 feet of vertical. The Snow Training Center serves competitive athletes. Summer operations feature mountain biking (NICA races), summer camps, disc golf, and weddings/events with lodge rental packages. All offerings are coordinated through the resort lodge, which provides food, beverage, and full bar services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lift Tickets & Day Passes Day tickets and multi-day passes granting access to chairlifts and 1,150 acres of terrain with 35 named runs, sold to recreational skiers and snowboarders.
• Season Passes Full-season access passes providing unlimited lift access throughout the operating season for repeat visitors.
• Private Ski and Snowboard Lessons One-on-one ski and snowboard instruction taught by PSIA/AASI-certified instructors for youth and adults, available as 1.5-hour sessions with bundled-lesson discounts.
• Group Ski and Snowboard Lessons Shared ski and snowboard lessons for small groups (3-7 students) offered to all ages at a flat per-person rate.
• Itty Bitty Lessons One-hour introductory ski and snowboard instruction tailored for young children ages 0-5.
• Ski and Snowboard Rentals Equipment rental service providing skis, snowboards, boots, and helmets for full-day or half-day use, including tune-up, hot wax, and binding testing services.
• Soldier Mountain Boot Camp Three-day multi-lesson ski and snowboard course with daily 1.5-hour group instruction for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
• Soldier Mountain Ladies Day Four-day workshop designed for women skiers and snowboarders to improve technique and build community on the mountain.
• My Mountain Private Resort Rental Exclusive buyout package allowing groups to rent the entire resort for the day with no lift lines, unlimited guest lift access, two chairlift operations, lodge access, full bar, and kitchen facilities.
• Cat Skiing Guided backcountry skiing experience using a 12-passenger snowcat to access 2,000 acres of skiable terrain with 3,000 feet of vertical, including professional guiding and safety equipment.
• Trax Skiing Private guided backcountry skiing experience using a Trax tracked side-by-side vehicle with heated enclosed cab, capable of up to 3,500 vertical feet per run across wider terrain options.
• Ski Touring Guided ski touring experience with up to 5,000+ vertical feet daily and 5+ miles of traversing to access high alpine peaks, open bowls, and forest meadows.
• Smokey Dome Yurt Overnight Experience Multi-day cat skiing package including overnight accommodation in a 12-person mountain yurt equipped with bunks, kitchen, and wood stove for backcountry ski trips.
• Snow Training Center Multidisciplinary ski, snowboard, and adaptive training center for competitive athletes, featuring an FIS homologated ENL downhill course for reliable speed training.
• Weddings and Events Venue Year-round wedding and event venue services offering lodge, patio, kitchen, and bar rental packages, with scenic mountain views, rehearsal dinners, and chairlift access for ceremonies.
• Summer Camps Summer camping and activity programs for youth groups, leadership summits, educational programs, and family reunions, offering mountain biking, hiking, archery, and disc golf for 25-200 participants.
• Mountain Biking (MonuMental Singletrack) Lift-served mountain biking on the MonuMental singletrack trail, used for hosting competitive cycling events such as the NICA Mountain Bike Series.
• Group Sales Program Discounted group lift ticket and rental packages for school trips, corporate outings, and general interest groups, coordinated through the resort office.
• Food and Beverage Service On-site food and beverage amenity including a full bar, commercial kitchen, and complimentary brown bag lunches for guided cat skiing guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3,500 vertical feet in a single run with Trax skiing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• RMSHA (Rocky Mountain States Hillclimb Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026RMSHA will kick off the 2026 season at Soldier Mountain Ski Area, February 26-28, 2026. The premier and longest-running snowmobile hillclimb organization in the Rocky Mountains brings top talent and passionate fans for steep, adrenaline-filled uphill races.
• FloSportsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026FloSports provides live coverage of RMSHA races at Soldier Mountain, streaming the races to reach broader audience of snow sports enthusiasts.
• NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Hosting the 2026 NICA Mountain Bike Series Race #5 on Soldier's MonuMental singletrack, expecting 700 youth racers. The resort is not open for public biking but welcomes spectators.
• Goal BeyondcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Goal Beyond (nonprofit 501c3) aimed at enriching student lives in Camas County School District and neighboring communities in southern Idaho. Raising funds to offset costs of Camas County Musher Pass, school field trips, and educational bootcamps to ensure every student has access to outdoor education experiences.
• SVSEF (Sawtooth Valley Sports and Education Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with SVSEF for three seasons, hosting their athletes for ski and snowboard training at Soldier Mountain Snow Training Center. Beginning the 24/25 season, the mountain opened to the broader competitive snowsports community.
• US Forest ServicecoreOthersSoldier Mountain operates under a special use permit by the US Forest Service on the Sawtooth National Forest under the USDA. The institution is an equal opportunity provider.
• Sawtooth National ForestcoreOthersSoldier Mountain is located in and operates under permit from the Sawtooth National Forest, providing access to public lands for ski and outdoor recreation activities.
• Visit IdahominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisit Idaho news release coverage highlighting Idaho ski areas adding more terrain this winter, featuring Soldier Mountain's RMSHA event.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brundage Mountain: Independent Idaho ski resort in McCall offering lift-served skiing, cat skiing, and terrain parks in a similar small-to-mid mountain footprint. Direct comparable in scale, geography, and product mix to Soldier Mountain.
• Bogus Basin: Non-profit Idaho ski area near Boise offering day tickets, lessons, and night skiing. Comparable as a regional Idaho ski operation with a community/mission orientation similar to Soldier Mountain's Goal Beyond partnership.
• Tamarack Resort: Idaho four-season resort with lift-served skiing, real estate, and event venue operations. Similar year-round mountain recreation and events/weddings revenue mix to Soldier Mountain.
• Schweitzer Mountain Resort: Idaho ski resort in Sandpoint with on-mountain lodging, ski school, cat skiing, and event hosting. Overlaps with Soldier Mountain on cat skiing, lessons, and wedding/event verticals in the same Idaho market.
• Grand Targhee Resort: Wyoming ski resort known for deep snow, family-friendly skiing, and lack of lodging on-mountain. Comparable mid-sized independent mountain resort with similar community positioning and event programming.
• Selkirk Powder Company: Cat skiing operation in the Selkirk Mountains of Idaho, providing guided backcountry access with snow cats. Most directly comparable peer on Soldier Mountain's differentiated cat skiing product offering.
• Pomerelle Mountain Resort: Family-owned small Idaho ski area with day tickets, lessons, and rentals. Closest direct comparable in size, ownership structure, and product scope within the Idaho ski market.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Valley Resort: Large, established destination resort in Idaho offering lift-served skiing, ski school, weddings, and event venues. Operates at significantly larger scale but competes for the same Idaho destination skier and event budget.
• Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: Major destination resort in neighboring Wyoming offering lift-served skiing, cat skiing, instruction, and backcountry guiding. Larger scale competitor in the broader regional market for advanced skiers and event bookings.

Regional players

• Lost Trail Powder Mountain: Small family-operated ski area on the Idaho-Montana border. Comparable in scale and ownership profile as a small independent resort offering day tickets, lessons, and rentals in the regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SoldierMountain
• Instagraminstagram.com/soldiermountain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soldier-mountain-ski-resort

Compliance1 record

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