Ski rental delivered to vacation rentals and hotels

Families and groups staying in vacation rentals, condos and hotels near ski areas, who want to skip the rental shop lines.

Daily or multi-day rental packages by skill level, plus a delivery fee and add-ons like helmets, goggles and kids' sets.

• Customer service and clear communication
• Organizing inventory and bookings
• Willingness to learn boot fitting and binding setup

• General liability insurance and coverage for your inventory and van, check what covers rental gear
• Binding adjustment is a safety issue, so check which training and standards apply and keep records of each fitting
• Check your city or county business license rules and whether your state requires sales tax on rentals
• Some resorts or lodging properties restrict outside rental operators, check before promising delivery
• Income is seasonal and gear wears out, so plan for off-season costs and replacement

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on the size of your gear fleet, your van and storage space, and how much you spend on boots, bindings and booking tools.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on fleet size and bookings. Income is seasonal and gear wears out, so plan for off-season costs and replacement.

Check general liability insurance and cover for your inventory and van, and which training and standards apply to binding adjustment, keeping records of each fitting. Also check city or county business license rules, state sales tax on rentals, and resort or lodging restrictions.