Antelope Butte Foundation

What Antelope Butte Foundation does

Antelope Butte Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Wyoming public benefit nonprofit corporation that operates the Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area, a community ski hill located in Shell, Wyoming on a 500-acre special-use permit from Bighorn National Forest (USFS). The mountain features 30+ trails, three lifts, a 1,000-foot vertical drop, and an 11,400-square-foot main lodge. Operations were relaunched in 2018 after the original facility closed in 2004; the foundation secured the lodge, lifts, garage, and maintenance shop in 2016 and achieved full lift service in 2019 under a five-year, year-round Forest Service Operating Permit.

The product portfolio centers on lift access (season passes and day tickets), PSIA-AASI certified snowsports instruction (private, group, telemark, and adaptive lessons), youth and adult program tiers (Kinder Ski, First Chair, All Mountain, Little Bear Ski Club racing, Women's Clinics, Goods in the Woods), equipment rentals for alpine, snowboard, and cross-country users, plus ancillary Nordic trails, a BCA Beacon Park for backcountry rescue training, on-mountain F&B (Red's Roadhouse and Granite Creek Pub N' Pizza), and private facility rentals. Access is managed via reusable RFID cards that can be scanned through jackets and pockets and reloaded online. Underlying technology is intentionally low-tech: no mobile app, no API, no stated AI/ML components.

The business model blends direct-to-consumer recreation with philanthropy. Revenue streams include adult season passes ($299 legacy / $499 early-bird for 26/27), day passes ($54 online / $69 in person), lessons ($69-$149), rentals (Nordic from $23.81), private mountain rentals ($6,000 for groups), F&B, and tax-deductible charitable donations. The foundation sells free season passes to children 17 and under as a mission-driven customer acquisition strategy, generating downstream demand for paid lessons, rentals, and F&B. Marketing is community-driven via website, social media, email, local earned media (Wyoming PBS), and the IndyPass network of 230+ partner resorts. Annual operating expenses exceed $1.5 million, with philanthropy supporting capital improvements; no revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Antelope Butte Foundation

Legal name

Antelope Butte Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://antelopebuttefoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Antelope Butte Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a community ski area in Shell, Wyoming, on a Bighorn National Forest permit, offering lift-served skiing, lessons, rentals, youth programs, Nordic trails, and facility rentals to families and beginners in Northern Wyoming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ski Resort and Mountain Recreation Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Skiing Facilities (713920), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD), Mountain Safety & Patrol Services (Avalanche Training, Rescue, Medical) (THAAAJAI)

Keywords

• Nonprofit ski resort
• Alpine skiing services
• Snowsports instruction
• Winter recreation programs
• Mountain facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Shell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Season Passes: Annual season passes sold to skiers and snowboarders. Kids 17 and under receive free passes; adults pay $299. Revenue recognized upfront or ratably depending on accounting treatment.
2. Day Passes: Single-day lift tickets sold at $54 online or $69 in person. One-time transactions per visit.
3. Lessons and Programs: Private lessons ($119), group lessons ($69), and specialty programs (Kinder Ski $149, First Chair $199, Women's Clinics $149, etc.). Recurring revenue from repeat customers and multi-session programs.
4. Equipment Rentals: Daily rental of alpine skis, snowboards, cross country skis, and boots. Nordic ski rentals start at $23.81. One-day rental period.
5. Food and Beverage: On-mountain dining through Red's Roadhouse and Granite Creek Pub N' Pizza. Revenue from food, beverages, and concessions.
6. Facility Rentals: Private mountain rental ($6,000 for groups), yurt rentals, festival/wedding grounds, and chairlift rides for events.
7. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from donors supporting the nonprofit mission. Annual operating expenses exceed $1.5 million, with philanthropy as a funding component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Antelope Butte Foundation operates a nonprofit mountain recreation area providing alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing with 30+ trails, 3 lifts, and an 11,400 sq. ft. lodge. The core offering centers on lift access (season and day passes), PSIA-AASI certified lessons and youth/beginner programs, equipment rentals, Nordic trails, and food and beverage service, sold directly to individual consumers and families.

Product overview

Antelope Butte Foundation operates Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area as a nonprofit ski resort offering alpine skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. The product portfolio centers on access passes (season passes and day passes) combined with instruction programs (private, group, adaptive, and telemark lessons) and equipment rentals. Youth programs include Kinder Ski, First Chair, All Mountain, and Little Bear Ski Club racing team. Additional offerings encompass Nordic skiing trails, backcountry beacon training at Beacon Park, food services (Red's Roadhouse and Granite Creek Pub N' Pizza), facility rentals including private mountain buyouts and yurt rentals, and chairlift rides. The resort operates with 30+ trails, 3 lifts, and an 11,400 sq. ft. lodge, with FREE season passes for children 17 and under.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Season Passes Annual lift access passes granting unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Antelope Butte for the winter season. Kids 17 and under receive free passes; adults are priced at $299 for the 26/27 season, with interest-free payment plans available.
• Day Passes Single-day lift tickets allowing access to all open trails and lifts at Antelope Butte, priced at $54 online or $69 in person; no half-day tickets are offered.
• Private Lessons One-on-one ski and snowboard instruction with personalized skill development for ages 4 and up, priced at $119 per person; PSIA-AASI certified instructors.
• Group Lessons Small group ski and snowboard instruction for up to 6 students, recommended for beginner or intermediate skiers ages 7+, priced at $69 per person.
• Adaptive Lessons Specialized ski and snowboard instruction tailored for individuals with cognitive, physical, developmental disabilities, or visual/hearing impairments.
• Telemark Lessons Telemark skiing instruction blending Alpine and Nordic techniques, available as private lessons at $119 or group lessons at $69 per person.
• Equipment Rentals Daily equipment rentals including alpine skis, snowboard boots, alpine boots (sizes Kids 8 to Mens 14.5), and cross-country skis; no half-day or seasonal rentals offered.
• Kinder Ski Program Beginner ski program for children ages 4-6 including 3 Saturday lessons, rental package, and season pass, priced at $149.
• First Chair Program Youth ski and snowboard program for ages 7-17 including 4 alpine lessons, rental package, and season pass, priced at $199.
• All Mountain Program Advanced youth program for ages 7-17 who have mastered the Park Lift, including 4 ski or snowboard sessions, rental package, and season pass, priced at $199.
• Little Bear Ski Club (Racing) Race club program with coaching every Saturday from January through March, including travel to races across Wyoming and Montana, priced at $599.
• Women's Clinics Beginner ski clinic for women led by female instructors, including 3 Saturday sessions from 10am-3pm, priced at $149.
• Goods in the Woods (Adult Program) Expert-level all-mountain sessions guided by Antelope Butte instructors, offered Fridays and Saturdays as 90-minute sessions at $69 each.
• Beacon Park (Backcountry Training) Avalanche rescue training facility featuring a BCA wireless beacon system with 8 buried probe targets and 10+ available transceivers and probe poles for single and multiple burial practice scenarios.
• Facility Rentals Private mountain rental at $6,000 including the yurt, lodge, choice of two lifts, and rental equipment for the party, available Mondays and Tuesdays during January, February, and March with a minimum two-week advance reservation; yurt rentals and chairlift rides for events are also available.
• Nordic Skiing Cross-country skiing on 5+ miles of groomed Nordic trails groomed every Friday and accessible 24/7; Nordic ski rentals including waxless or skate skis, boots, and poles start at $23.81.
• Red's Roadhouse On-mountain food service venue open 8:30AM-4:00PM serving burgers, fries, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese, snacks, and beverages.
• Granite Creek Pub N' Pizza Pizza restaurant and bar open 11AM-5PM offering pizza, beer, and sodas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of children have learned to ski and snowboard since 2018
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IndyPasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAntelope Butte is an IndyPass partner resort, part of a network of over 230 IndyPass Partner Resorts. IndyPass holders receive two free lift tickets and a third discounted day. No blackout dates during 24/25 season. This partnership drives visitation from skiers across the partner network.
• Bighorn National Forest (USFS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntelope Butte Mountain Recreation Area operates under a special use permit from the Bighorn National Forest. The 500-acre permitted area and 40-year master development plan are coordinated with USFS. Current permit is a 5-year year-round Forest Service Operating Permit (received 2019).
• PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntelope Butte Snowsports School is a PSIA-AASI member school, following rigorous training and comprehensive curriculum standards for snowsports instructors. This affiliation ensures high-quality instruction aligned with industry standards.
• Backcountry Access (BCA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationBCA wireless beacon training park system installed at Antelope Butte, with control panel, 8 buried probe targets, and transmitters. BCA provides training videos and resources for avalanche rescue education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Red Lodge Mountain: Independent, family-oriented Montana ski resort with similar beginner/intermediate focus and regional drive-time catchment dynamics.
• Sleeping Giant Ski Area: A small, community-supported ski area near Cody, Wyoming with comparable scale, terrain, and beginner/youth focus. Closest geographic and operational analog within Wyoming to Antelope Butte.
• White Pine Ski Resort: Independent ski area in Pinedale, Wyoming with similar small-mountain scale, lift count, and regional/local catchment. Directly comparable in business model and size.
• Snow King Mountain: Small local ski mountain in Jackson, Wyoming offering night skiing, lessons, and terrain park programming — a similarly scaled independent resort with a mixed local/visitor customer base.
• Hogadon Basin Ski Area: Small municipal ski area on Casper Mountain, Wyoming with comparable trail counts, lift infrastructure, and beginner-friendly positioning.
• Bridger Bowl: Nonprofit ski area near Bozeman, Montana that mirrors Antelope Butte's community-supported, member-pass-driven operating model on a larger scale.
• Grand Targhee Resort: Independent, family-friendly ski resort on the Wyoming-Idaho border with comparable youth/family programming, terrain-based pricing, and IndyPass participation.

Broad incumbents

• Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: Premier destination resort in Teton Village, Wyoming; dominates the regional ski market and represents the broader incumbent competition Antelope Butte operates against for destination visitation.
• Big Sky Resort: Large-scale destination resort in Montana; serves as the broader-market incumbent whose scale, amenities, and pass partnerships (Mountain Collective) set the competitive benchmark in the Northern Rockies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/antelope_butte
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antelope-butte-foundation-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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