SAM: CUTTER'S CAMP 2020

Camp is a five-day, all-inclusive program. Registration packages include four nights of lodging, all meals, classroom sessions, on-hill workshops, on-hill building and coaching, airport transfers, networking activities, grooming demos and welcome bag.

This workshop will teach participants about the evolution of terrain park progression, terrain park department cultures and the business of terrain parks and action sports. The session will discuss guest trends, industry trends and how the "terrain park" has now become a bad name. It will also address the future of parks, enhanced terrain (Ninjago vs Elmo) and how to implement change.  

Your park program is like running a business. You have to create a plan, collect and use data, communicate that plan to your team and management, allocate a budget and implement the plan. Industry veterans, Mike Bettera and Kevin Laverty of Effective Edge will take campers through the why of developing a progression, sustainable, business-driving program, designed to achieve and keep your competitive edge. 

Cutter's Camp has partnered with Pro Academy to offer a first in the industry facilitated training module specific to Terrain Park Operator Training.  This 2.2 module is debuting at Cutter's Camp and will provide knowledge for operators running equipment in terrain park applications, from the initial planning stages to the components of the build, to final grooming and maintenance.  Additional content includes an overview of feature components, terminology and safety, efficient operation of the machine along with pro tips from many experienced builders. Campers who elect to participate in this arrival day session will receive a Pro Academy certificate and take home a discount code for operators at their home resorts to participate in additional Pro Academy online training modules. This session will be conducted by a certified Pro Academy trainer and is offered only to campers at a deeply discounted price ($99).

We open camp with our Prinoth Fireside Chat where world leaders of freestyle terrain share their stories, advice, and insights into making park operation a career. One of our special guests will be Charles Beckensail. Charles travels the world as a terrain park builder and consultant for some of the best skiers and snowboarders. Previously he has built parks full-time at Thredbo, Perisher, Whistler and Squaw Valley. 

Members of the Terrain Park Resource Taskforce will share the latest news and updates on the ASTM standards for jump measurement and terrain park design. Park experts will then lead the group through best practices and tools used to measure two popular features — a step down and a hip. 

Back by popular demand, the intensive one-on-one on-hill coaching gives each camper a concentrated block of time building park with a top park builder. Campers have the opportunity to ask all their burning questions, get veteran tips and advice and hone their operating skills. Whether you have one year or ten years of experience, o as an operator, you choose what you and your coach focus on. You are in the driver's seat!

The in's and out's of policy and procedure will be examined with experts from leading insurance companies and ASDA attorneys. Topics will include the main areas that impact terrain park litigation including education, warning, design, construction, maintenance and supervision. 

These sessions and much more including our break-out pods, terrain park managers roundtable, staffing, communication, events and more.