Executive Summary
This business plan outlines a high-margin, viral outdoor experience: a flyboard-powered ski lift alternative, designed not to replace ski lifts but to offer an adrenaline-fueled, premium ride up the mountain. Just like people rent kayaks, paddleboards, or jetpacks, this will be a rental experience at ski resorts and adventure parks, providing viral content, social media buzz, and premium pricing opportunities.
Startup
Costs: $50,000–$150,000
Revenue Potential: $250,000–$2M+/year
Profit Margin:
60%+
Market Opportunity
Industry Insights
- Global Ski Resort Industry: Valued at $87 billion, growing at 5.1% CAGR.
- Adventure Tourism Growth: Expected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2028, driven by unique, high-adrenaline experiences.
- Luxury Skiing & Experience Market: Skiers regularly spend $100–$1,000+ per trip on premium adventure activities & VIP experiences.
Target Audience
- Ski Resort Visitors & Luxury Skiers: People willing to pay for a unique, high-adrenaline experience.
- Social Media Influencers & Content Creators: Looking for viral-worthy content that gets engagement.
- Corporate & Group Events: Resorts offering team-building experiences & VIP event packages.
Unique Value Proposition
- First-to-Market: No one else is commercializing this concept yet.
- Built for Virality: The experience generates free social media exposure, making marketing self-sustaining.
- Premium Pricing: Ski resorts charge high-end rates for exclusive experiences—this will be a luxury upsell item.
Startup Costs
Expense |
Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
Flyboard Snow Lift Equipment |
$30,000–$70,000 |
Snowmobiles/Support Vehicles |
$10,000–$30,000 |
Safety Gear (Helmets, Harnesses) |
$5,000–$15,000 |
Insurance & Permits |
$5,000–$20,000 |
Marketing & Video Production |
$5,000–$15,000 |
Total Startup Costs: $50,000–$150,000
Revenue Model
Service |
Price Per Ride |
Rides Per Day |
Daily Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
Standard Flyboard Ride (5 min) |
$50 |
30 |
$1,500 |
Premium Ride (10 min) |
$100 |
15 |
$1,500 |
VIP Private Experience (30 min) |
$500 |
2 |
$1,000 |
Annual Projections
- Revenue: $250,000–$2M/year
- Net Profit Margin: 60%+
Marketing Strategy
1. Cold Outreach to Ski Resorts & Adventure Parks
- Target: High-end ski resorts, luxury travel companies, and extreme sports venues.
- Tools: Outscraper, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Hunter.io
- Cold Email Template:
Subject: Exclusive Adventure Experience for Your Resort
Hi [Resort Manager's Name],
We specialize in high-end, viral outdoor experiences, and we’d love to bring Flyboard Snow Lifting to [Resort Name].
This is a premium, Instagram-worthy attraction that drives excitement, revenue, and social media buzz.
Let’s schedule a free demo to show how this could work for your resort.
2. Viral Social Media Strategy
- Platforms: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts.
- Content Strategy:
- High-Adrenaline First-Person POV Rides.
- Reaction Videos of First-Time Riders.
- Side-by-Side Comparisons: Flyboard Snow Lift vs. Traditional Ski Lift.
- Hashtags: #FlyboardSki #ExtremeWinter #SkiLiftHack
3. Paid Ads & SEO Strategy
- Facebook & Instagram Ads:
- Target luxury travelers, extreme sports enthusiasts, and ski resort visitors.
- Ad Copy Example:
“Skip the lift—FLY up the mountain instead! Experience the first-ever Flyboard Snow Lift at [Resort Name].”
- Google Ads:
- Target searches like “best ski experiences,” “extreme winter sports,” and “ski resort VIP experiences.”
- SEO Optimization:
- Blog topics like “Why Flyboard Snow Lifting is the Future of Skiing” and “The Best VIP Experiences at Ski Resorts.”
Operational Plan
Step 1: Secure Equipment & Run Initial Tests
- Purchase & modify a high-quality flyboard system for snow use.
- Test rides at local ski hills and film high-quality content.
Step 2: Sell Experience Packages to Resorts & Luxury Clients
- Offer exclusive resort partnerships to integrate Flyboard Snow Lifting into their VIP experiences & events.
- Run corporate event trials to sell high-ticket private experiences.
Step 3: Expand & Franchise the Model
- Scale by licensing the experience to other ski resorts.
- Offer Flyboard Snow Lift experiences worldwide (Europe, Japan, Canada).
Financial Projections
Metric |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Revenue |
$500,000 |
$1.5M |
$3M |
Expenses |
$200,000 |
$500,000 |
$1M |
Net Profit |
$300,000 |
$1M |
$2M |
Scaling Opportunities
- Franchise & Licensing Model: Offer ski resorts a turnkey Flyboard Snow Lift package.
- International Expansion: Expand into Canada, Switzerland, Japan, and other ski-heavy regions.
- Year-Round Adventure Sports: Adapt Flyboard technology for summer mountain resorts, water parks, and festivals.
Scraping Guide for Lead Generation
Tools Needed
- Outscraper: Extract ski resort & luxury travel company contact lists.
- Google Maps API: Locate ski resorts, winter adventure parks, and travel agencies.
- Hunter.io: Find email contacts for resort managers & luxury tourism operators.
Steps
- Scrape Ski Resort & Luxury Experience Providers
- Use Outscraper to find top ski resorts & travel agencies.
- Export emails for direct outreach.
- Automate Cold Email Outreach
- Send 100+ emails per week offering partnerships & trial runs.
- Follow up with video content showing high demand & social media traction.
- Monitor Adventure Travel Trends on Social Media
- Use TikTok & Instagram analytics to track high-engagement extreme sports trends.
- Adjust ad strategy & outreach messaging based on trending topics.
Conclusion
The Flyboard Snow Lift Business is a high-ticket, viral outdoor experience that taps into the luxury adventure sports market. With minimal competition, massive social media potential, and high-profit margins, this business can scale into a multi-million-dollar venture in just 2–3 seasons.
Action Plan
✅ Secure Flyboard Snow Lift equipment & test at
ski hills.
✅ Scrape & cold email ski resorts, luxury travel agencies, & adventure sports
providers.
✅ Launch viral social media campaigns & influencer partnerships.
✅
Scale through resort licensing, high-end client bookings, & corporate event deals.