Cross-Country and snowshoe lessons

Holidaymakers, couples, families, school and community groups, and walkers wanting to try the snow.

Per-person fee for lessons and half-day or full-day guided sessions, plus equipment hire and group bookings.

• Cross-country skiing ability and good fitness
• Alpine safety and navigation awareness
• Friendly, clear group teaching

• Commercial activity in national parks and alpine areas usually needs permits, so check with the relevant authority
• Public liability insurance that covers guided and backcountry-style activity
• Weather and avalanche or whiteout risks, so plan safety procedures and when to cancel
• Working with children checks may apply depending on your state
• Hire equipment needs storage, upkeep and replacing

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much hire equipment you buy, your insurance and your permits. Hire gear also needs storage, upkeep and replacing, so factor that in.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on group sizes, how many days you run and the snow season. Treat these figures as estimates and plan for quiet periods.

Commercial activity in national parks and alpine areas usually needs permits, so check with the relevant authority. Also check insurance that covers guided and backcountry-style activity, plan safety procedures for weather risks, and check children checks in your state.