A trip to the snow has always been outside the budgets of many Australians. For wilderness expert Michael Atkinson, who grew up frequenting the snowfields as a teenager, he wants to share the love of skiing with his children. The Alone Australia season one finalist is no stranger to being resourceful, but says the price of a chairlift pass has blown out well above inflation over the years, making a trip to the snow unaffordable for many people.