We were out in Vail skiing earlier in the month and rode the lift with an instructor . My friend asked him what a private lesson cost now, and the instructor indicated $1,200 for the day. My friend asked if that was for one person, and the instructor said the ski school didn't care how many people there were!
I don't know if he was "screwing with us" or not. But I am thinking if one instructor can book $1200 of business per day , why not? Not knowing any better the $1,200 of revenue would be more than reaching several group lessons?
As others have stated, a lot of ski school revenue is represented by wealthy skiers not wanting to wait in line. It's impressive HH has built a great business with his PMTS teaching method. Creating your own product and building a successful business is a great achievement.
I have no idea, but would be curious to learn what the Top Guy running a big PSIA Ski School makes a year. The guys and gals teaching I know depend on tips, and a lot of vacationing skiers think that because the lessons they are paying for are so expensive the instructors are well paid.