6 Winter Sports Equipment Rental Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Winter Sports Equipment Rental Business

One of the best ways to overcome winter blues is to get outside and enjoy winter sports. There are different winter activities, from cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating to ski jumping.

Buying your own winter sports equipment sounds uneconomical for most people. They prefer renting out to buying because the equipment is just for short-term use. Thus, starting a winter sports rental business can be a lucrative business.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a winter sports equipment rental business:

1. Hagan Ski ($1.08M/year)

After growing up in a flat region of Minnesota, the founder developed a passion for skiing and an admiration for brands that focused on quality and specialty products. Years later, after a career in the military and coaching endurance athletes, he combined his love for skiing with business and launched Hagan Ski Mountaineering, a company dedicated exclusively to backcountry ski touring. With a focus on performance and durability, Hagan has gained recognition and seen 50% annual growth in recent years, appealing to both devoted backcountry skiers and specialty retailers.

How much they make: $1.08M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
Current team size: 1

How I Started An Online Store Selling Backcountry Skis

Hagan is a ski mountaineering gear company that has 50% annual growth and focuses solely on backcountry ski touring, resulting in the world’s widest selection of mountaineering skis.

About

Michael started Hagan Ski over 13 years ago

Revenue

Michael grew the business to $90K/month

Costs

It cost Michael $10000 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a winter sports equipment rental business:

Where to start?

-> How to start a winter sports equipment rental business?
-> How much does it cost to start a winter sports equipment rental business?
-> Pros and cons of a winter sports equipment rental business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established winter sports equipment rental business

Other resources

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