The pandemic didn't just change where we work — it changed what we expect from work. As remote work becomes permanent for millions, a new question emerges: If I can work from anywhere, why not work from somewhere amazing? Enter the ski resort coworking space — the unlikely intersection of productivity and powder that's reshaping the future of work.

The Numbers Don't Lie

The global coworking market is exploding:

15%

Annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2030

$30B+

Projected global market value by 2030

5.1M

Coworking members worldwide by 2024

But here's the interesting part: most coworking growth is concentrated in major cities.New York, San Francisco, London, Tokyo — the usual suspects. Meanwhile, a massive opportunity sits untapped in mountain resort communities.

Consider this: North America has over 470 ski resorts. Europe has 2,000+. Collectively, they attract hundreds of millions of visitors annually. Many of these visitors are remote workers who could extend their trips if they had professional workspace infrastructure.

The Rise of the "Workcation"

"Workcation" — working remotely from a vacation destination — has gone from Silicon Valley buzzword to mainstream expectation. A 2025 study by Upwork found that:

58% of remote workers have taken a workcation lasting one week or longer
73% of companies now allow employees to work from anywhere for extended periods
Mountain/ski destinations rank #2 in popularity (behind beach destinations)
Average workcation length is increasing: 2.1 weeks in 2025 vs. 4.2 days in 2022

Translation: People want to combine work and adventure, and they're willing to pay for it.

Why Ski Resorts Are the Perfect Use Case

Ski resort coworking isn't just a nice-to-have — it's uniquely positioned to solve multiple pain points:

1. The Remote Work Paradox

Remote workers moved to mountain towns for quality of life, but struggle to access the mountains because they're working 9-5 from home. Coffee shops are too loud for calls. Vacation rentals feel isolating. Resort lobbies aren't designed for work.

Solution: Dedicated coworking spaces near slopes enable the lifestyle people actually moved for — work in the morning, ski in the afternoon, no compromise.

2. Extended Stay Economics

Resorts make most revenue from lodging and lift tickets. But if a visitor can work remotely, a 3-day weekend becomes a 10-day stay. That's 7 extra nights of lodging, dining, and ancillary spend.

Impact: Coworking spaces increase visitor length of stay and shoulder season occupancy — massive revenue multipliers for resort economies.

3. Year-Round Viability

Most ski resorts struggle in summer. But remote workers need workspaces year-round. Mountain biking, hiking, and trail running are summer draws. Coworking spaces smooth revenue volatility.

Opportunity: Turn seasonal destinations into year-round remote work hubs.

4. The Community Premium

Urban coworking thrives on networking and community. Mountain coworking attracts a different tribe: outdoor-focused, adventure-driven, work-life integrated. This community is underserved and willing to pay a premium for spaces that "get it."

Differentiation: You're not competing with WeWork. You're creating a new category.

The Infrastructure Gap

Despite obvious demand, professional coworking near ski resorts barely exists. Why?

Common Barriers (And How to Overcome Them):

"Internet isn't reliable in the mountains"
False. Fiber is expanding rapidly. Killington, Stowe, Park City, Breckenridge all have gigabit fiber. It's about location selection.
"Demand is too seasonal"
Hybrid model: local year-round members + seasonal workcationers. Price strategically for shoulder seasons.
"Real estate costs are too high"
Partner with existing properties (resorts, commercial spaces). Revenue share models reduce upfront capital.
"Not enough critical mass"
Start small. A 20-desk space can be highly profitable in underserved markets. Killington alone has 1,000+ year-round remote workers.

How Slope Space Proves the Model

Slope Space in Killington, Vermont is a case study in mountain coworking done right:

Location Strategy

Less than 1/4 mile from Snowshed Lodge at Mountain Green Resort. Close enough to ski at lunch, far enough from base-area chaos. Free parking and shuttle access.

Infrastructure First

1Gbps symmetrical fiber with redundancy. Ergonomic standing desks and dedicated workstations. Ski storage and showers for midday mountain breaks.

Community-Focused

Built for outdoor professionals and digital nomads. Events, skill shares, and partnerships with local businesses (ski shops, vacation rentals, restaurants).

Accessible Pricing

$149/month part-time, $299/month unlimited, $20 day passes. Lower than urban coworking, priced for long-term members and workcationers alike.

The result? A thriving community of remote workers who can finally live the lifestyle they moved to the mountains for — without sacrificing professional productivity.

The Bigger Picture: Work-Life Integration

Coworking near ski resorts isn't just a business opportunity — it's a cultural shift. For decades, "work-life balance" meant separating the two. Remote work makes work-life integration possible:

Deep work in the morning when you're fresh, adventure in the afternoon when the sun's out
Community built around shared values (productivity + outdoor passion) instead of industry silos
Living where you want to live, not where your employer happens to have an office
Redefining "success" to include quality of life, not just career advancement

This is the future hundreds of thousands of remote workers are already living. The infrastructure is just catching up.

What's Next: The Mountain Coworking Boom

We predict a wave of ski resort coworking spaces opening in the next 3-5 years:

Prime Opportunities (Underserved Markets):

North America: Stowe VT, Sugarbush VT, Park City UT, Big Sky MT, Whistler BC, Lake Tahoe CA, Jackson Hole WY
Europe: Chamonix France, Zermatt Switzerland, Innsbruck Austria, Åre Sweden
Asia: Niseko Japan, Hakuba Japan
South America: Bariloche Argentina, Valle Nevado Chile

All of these destinations have fiber internet, established remote work populations, and zero professional coworking infrastructure.

The first movers will win. Once a mountain town has a great coworking space, it becomes thedestination for remote workers in that region.

Final Thoughts

Coworking near ski resorts isn't a niche — it's the next logical evolution of remote work. As more people realize they can work from anywhere, location becomes a lifestyle choice, not a career constraint.

The question isn't if mountain coworking will grow — it's who will build it andwhich communities will benefit first.

At Slope Space, we're proving the model works. Now we're watching the rest of the mountain world catch up.

Why Coworking Near a Ski Resort is the Future of Remote Work