Ummm, for a business that's run properly price has nothing to do with how much it costs to build lifts, make snow, control avalanches, etc. It's basically just the price that gets the most customers x price.
For example, you stay at a Mammoth property and while you're waiting for the elevator the help shows up with a roller bin full of dirty towels and sheets and gets right in the elevator with you. At a classier resort they'd know better than to do that, so if you want classy you'll remember and probably not go back. Even if you don't care too much about classy, you'll remember if there's attention to detail. Most folks will pay extra, even though it costs the resort nearly nothing.