Prinoth
The Prinoth Bison X isn’t just a park groomer, it’s the ultimate tool for shaping world-class terrain. Trusted by professionals and chosen by the best, the Bison X delivers unmatched control, agility, and power, making it the gold standard for terrain park perfection. That’s why Prinoth is the official snow grooming partner of both the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team and Canada Snowboard.
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MONDAY, MAY 5 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 6 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 8 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 9 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Free Ski & Ride Grooming Demos Prinoth Fireside Chat
Ullr Dinner & Welcome Party
Breakfast
Park Building Planning Session On-Hill Building: Block 1 Groomer Workshop: Prinoth
Morning Break
Parks with Purpose: The Business Behind the Features
Lunch
On-Hill Building: Block 2 On-Hill PODS Afternoon Break Master Builder Panel
Prinoth Dinner & Annual Trip to Windells & Dodgeball Tourney
Breakfast
On-Hill Building: Block 3
Groomer Workshop: PistenBully
Snowmaking for Park Crew: From Guns to Groomers
Morning Break
Risk Management, Part 1
Lunch
On-Hill Building: Block 4 Risk Management, Part 2
Designing the Future of Snow Events
Afternoon Break
Terrain Park Manager and Crew Roundtable PistenBully Dinner, Arcade, & Game of Sleds
Breakfast
On-Hill Building: Block 5
On-Hill PODs
Transition Park Finishing
Lunch
On-Hill Building: Block 6
All-Group Transition Park Ride Through
Free Ski & Ride
Final Night HKD Dinner, Awards, & Slideshow
Breakfast
Free Ski/Ride
49 DEGREES NORTH, WA Gavin Wachtel, Park Manager Scott Hunt, Snow Surfaces Manager BIG SKY RESORT, MT Alex Syversen, Terrain Park Manager Brennan Anderson, Terrain Park Attendant
DRY HILL SKI AREA, NY Stewart Wells, Assistant GM, Snow Surface/Terrain Park Manager
GROUSE MOUNTAIN, BC Ian Dann, Terrain Park Groomer
HOLIDAY VALLEY RESORT, NY Corey Judkins, Terrain Park Supervisor Jay Sagurney, Grooming Manager
BOGUS BASIN, ID Camille Lovitt, Terrain Park Groomer
KIRKWOOD, CA Tony Tucker, Team Lead Mike Oliphant, Team Lead Luke Walters, Team Lead
BOYNE MOUNTAIN, MI Dustin Miller, Terrain Park Manager
BRIAN HEAD RESORT, UT James Morgan, Terrain Park Supervisor Spencer Dwinell, Terrain Park Groomer BRIGHTON RESORT, UT Gabe Allam, Terrain Park Supervisor Curtis Cimmino, Terrain Park Staff CASCADE MOUNTAIN, WI Riley Phillipson, Groomer Zack Antonie, Grooming & Terrain Park Manager CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, WA Garrett Hemmer, Park Grooming Supervisor Jack Cronin, Terrain Park Groomer
LAKE LOUISE, AB Dawson Anderson, Swing Shift Foreman
MASSANUTTEN, VA Shawn Anderson, Terrain Park Manager Tristan Mitchell, Terrain Park Lead Supervisor
MOUNT JAMIESON, ON Jonathan Landry, Terrain Park Manager
MOUNT KATO, MN Dylan Popp, Terrain Park Manager
MT. ASHLAND, OR Elliot Dyer-Smith, Groomer Austin Tromler, Groomer Chris Hewitt, Groomer
CRYSTAL RIDGE, WI Braeden Long, Terrain Parks Manager
MT. HOOD SKIBOWL, OR Griffin Frigaard, Terrain Park Manager Hunter Bissler, Freestyle / Winch Operator Jace Reitan, Snowcat Operator
DODGE RIDGE, CA Caleb Smith, Lead Builder Cort Lorenzon, Park Builder Carson Renwick, Terrain Park Manager
MT. SEYMOUR RESORT, BC Joshua Cielen, Terrain Park Supervisor
MT. HOOD MEADOWS, OR Kait Burds, SHE GROOMS Coach
SUNBURST, WI Jason Wood, General Manager
MT. HOLIDAY, MI Ryan Mead, Snowcat Operator/Snowmaker
SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT, UT Kade Carter, Terrain Park Supervisor
NUB’S NOB, MI Chase Blakely, Terrain Park Supervisor Charlie Baker, Terrain Park Manager OSLER BLUFF SKI CLUB, ON Conor Bruno, Terrain Park Manager/Builder Kyle Bradey, Park Supervisor
SWISS VALLEY, MI Wyatt Boyer, Terrain Park Manager Andrew Pachay, Mountain Manager TAHOE DONNER, CA Ryan Murray, Mountain Operations Supervisor
POWDERHORN MOUNTAIN RESORT, CO Jesse Kruzel, Slope Maintenance Manager
TAMARACK RESORT, ID Mitchel Herlein, Parks Manager
RED MOUNTAIN, BC Billy Thorburn, Park Builder
TERRY PEAK SKI AREA, SD Sean Dorson, Grooming Supervisor
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE, CA Guillaume Gentil, Snowcat Operator
TROLLHAUGEN, WI Scott Ramberg, Terrain Park Operator
MOUNT SKI GULL, MN Hope Gienger, Park Crew
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON Clay Gregg, Student
SNOW RIDGE RESORT, NY Nick Mir, General Manager
WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN, MA Declan Fluharty, Groomer
SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN, WV Grant Reeves, Terrain Park Manager Billyjoe Phillips, Terrain Park Supervisor
WATERVILLE VALLEY, NH Aaron Gray, Grooming/Parks Manager Matt Benedix, Terrain Park Manager Christopher Gilmore, Terrain Park Day- Crew Manager/Snowsports Director
STEVENS PASS, WA Jesse Wakefield, Terrain Park Cat Operator
WHITE PASS, WA Eric Schultheiss, Park and Event Manager
SUGARLOAF, ME Aaron Kalat, Terrain Park Groomer
WISP RESORT, MD Andrew Dale, Terrain Park Manager
THE SUMMIT AT SNOQUALMIE, WA Danielle Amado, Day Crew Shaper Tom Snobl, Day Crew Shaper
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MONDAY, MAY 5
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Barlow Room
Attendee Registration
Free Ski & Ride Campers are welcome to ski and ride Timberline and check out the Timberline parks. Your badge will serve as your lift ticket and get you rental gear.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
On Hill
Fireside Chat The Fireside Chat brings together industry pros and special guests for an open conversation on career paths, growth, and reinvention in snow ops. Panelists will share stories of transition and the courage to pivot—pursuing new opportunities or reigniting passion for the work. Guest questions from pro snowboarders will spark dialogue around park design, safety, and athlete–builder collaboration. We’ll also check in live with Charles Beckinsale on the job site as he shares insights on leadership, mentorship, and innovative park builds. Grooming Demos Reps from PistenBully and PRINOTH will be on-hand to provide demos and answer questions about their latest machines.
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Outside Ullman Hall
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Raven’s Nest
Brandon Dodds, Sugar Bowl; Elia Hamilton, Mohawk Industrial; Maddie McConomy, Arena; Dougie Graham, Prinoth.
Moderated by Parker Bohon
Y’Bar & Deck at the Day Lodge (across the parking lot from the hotel)
6:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Ullr Dinner & Welcome Party: Sandbox Sessions Come play in the sandbox where tiny parks and big dreams do come true.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cascade Dining Room
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Ullman Hall
Park Building Planning Session The goal of the week is to build a fully finished park and this session sets the foundation. We’ll outline the overall on-hill build strategy and introduce the coaches leading each zone. Each coach will provide a quick overview of their assigned area, explaining the type of park they plan to build. They’ll also cover key concepts like park flow, spacing, and construction basics.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ullman Patio
ON-HILL BUILDING: BLOCK 1 Campers who are signed up for Block 1, please meet your coach outside Ullman Hall on the patio at 9:30 a.m. You will discuss your on-hill goals for a few minutes before heading out on snow. Prinoth Groomer Workshop: Next-Level Building: Tech, Tools & What’s Coming Next Ready to take your park building game to the next level? In this session, we’ll break down what’s new and what’s next from Prinoth – including exciting product updates, new features, and real-world improvements designed with builders in mind. We’ll explore how fleet telematics and machine control systems are transforming terrain park operations, helping you work smarter, shape fast- er, and get more done. We’ll wrap it up with an open Q&A—your chance to ask questions, share insights, and connect with the teams shaping the future of snow grooming and park building.
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Ullman Hall
Ben Finn, Ben Listowich, and Alex Wood, Prinoth
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ullman Hall
Morning Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ullman Hall
Parks with Purpose: The Business Behind the Features A great park takes more than creativity and cool features—it’s a business. This session breaks down how to run a park program that aligns with resort goals, manages risk, and earns internal support. From leadership and staffing to ROI and guest feedback, you’ll leave with tools to think like an operator without losing your passion for the park.
Michael Bettera, Effective Edge
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cascade Dining Room
Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Ullman Patio
ON-HILL BUILDING: BLOCK 2 Campers who are signed up for Block 2, please meet your coach outside Ullman Hall on the patio at 12:45 p.m. You will discuss your on-hill goals for a few minutes before heading out on snow. POD Breakout Sessions Small breakout pods led by industry pros. We will start in Ullman Hall with the first pod and then head on-hill where you’ll rotate through the next two topics and ask questions.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ullman Hall/On-Hill
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION- On-Hill Park staff are often first on the scene and gathering the right information can make a big difference in the outcome of an incident. Risk management specialists will go over some park specific accident investigation tips. JUMP MEASUREMENT & FEATURE TESTING- On-Hill This on-hill workshop will lead you through hip and jump measurement techniques and the latest tools and guidance from the Freestyle Terrain Resource Guide. We will also cover best practices in feature testing. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE- Ullman Hall What are the most important things to know to get the most from your machines? What are the stresses and forces to avoid? What is recommended for a daily walk-around routine for park operators? POD Topics:
TUESDAY, MAY 6
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ullman Hall
Afternoon Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ullman Hall
Master Builder Panel Bring your burning questions about all things park to this group of highly skilled master builders. These industry icons have built parks, half pipes, snow crosses and more at many world-class events such as X Games, Dew Tour, Burton U.S. Open, and Olympics, and helped to build top park programs at resorts across North America. We will talk trends, tech- nique, the future of park, lessons from the past, and more. Prinoth Dinner: Skate or Dodge Our annual pilgrimage to Windells, where dodgeball balls fly, boards roll, and dignity is optional. Come try that question- able trick you’ve been doing in secret. We won’t judge. Then bring your quick reflexes to the dodgeball court where we bond with our fellow campers with a side of middle school vengence.
Eliot Cone and Landon Taylor, PistenBully; Lucas Ouellette, Arena Snowparks Moderated by Jeremy Cooper, Boyne Resorts
5:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Windells Buses depart in front of the lodge at 5:15
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cascade Dining Room
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ullman Patio
ON-HILL BUILDING: BLOCK 3 Campers who are signed up for Block 3, please meet your coach outside Ullman Hall on the patio at 8:15 a.m. You will discuss your on-hill goals for a few minutes before heading out on snow.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Ullman Hall
PistenBully Groomer Workshop: 25 Years of Park Innovations & Technology
Colin Hales & Members of the Product Development Team
Explore the last 25 years in snow-park building technology from Kässbohrer, where we have been and where we are going. Colin Hales, with the product development team, will share info on the new ParkPro family of machines and what the future holds. Come hang out and hear about the upcom- ing 2026 Olympics, Electrification, Pro Academy, SNOWsat, LiDAR, and the digitalization of machines. Come give us your input to be implemented in the next generation of machines!
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
Ullman Hall
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Snowmaking for Park Crew: From Guns to Groomers This course is built for terrain park crews who want to level up their snow game. We’ll start with the basics of snow science—what makes good snow, and how temp, humidity, and wet-bulb factor in. Then we’ll dig into snowmaking strategy: how to plan around park layout, features, and flow, while balancing cost, time, and energy. You’ll also learn how to build stronger partnerships with snowmaking, ops, and management to get everyone aligned and your park running at full speed. If you’ve ever asked for more snow and the answer was “no,” this one’s for you.
Phil Van Why, HKD
Ullman Hall
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Morning Break
Ullman Hall
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Risk Management, Part 1: Parks On Trial An ASDA attorney and insurance representatives from Safehold Special Risk and MountainGuard will discuss the impact of park cases from the past 20 years. You will learn the key takeaways from several landmark cases that all park managers should know about and that hold important lessons learned. The panel will also look at incident trends from this season and suggest ways to minimize gaps in our duty of care.
Tim Yates, Safehold Special Risk; Alexa Abrahams and Stephen Lawlor, MountainGuard; Brad Stanford, Farleigh Wada & Witt
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Cascade Dining Room
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m..
ON-HILL BUILDING: BLOCK 4 Campers who are signed up for Block 4, please meet your coach outside Ullman Hall on the patio promptly at 12:45 p.m. You will discuss your on-hill goals for a few minutes before heading out on snow. Risk Management, Part 2: In the Hot Seat Josh “Yosh” Heydorn and Parker Bohon have built park programs and led builds at major events for over two decades combined. Now they apply those experiences in their roles overseeing risk for Mountain Capital Partners and Mt. Bachelor, respectivley. We will put their knowledge to the test with our panel of risk special- ists and depose them on key areas of park risk: negligent design, negligent construction, negligent maintenance, failure to warn, and failure to educate. Designing the Future of Snow Events From grassroots jams to headline-stealing comps, park events thrive on vision, hustle, and collaboration. This session brings to- gether the creative forces behind iconic gatherings like It’s TITS, Holy Bowly, SheGrooms, The Orange Grove, and Methodology. We’ll unpack what it takes to pitch killer ideas, wrangle sponsors, build wild features, and create experiences that resonate. Topics include fresh event formats, risk and reward, ROI beyond revenue, and how inclusive, branded events can level up your resort’s profile. Come ready to drop knowledge, ask questions, and sharpen your event skills.
Ullman Patio
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ullman Hall
Tim Yates, Safehold Special Risk; Alexa
Abrahams and Stephen Lawlor, MountainGuard; Josh Heydorn, Mountain Capital Partners; Parker Bohon, The Blade Dive
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ullman Hall
Krush Kalesza, Snowboy Productions; Day Franzen, Kingvale; Anna Holgate, Mt. Hood Meadows Moderated by: Michael Bettera, Effective Edge
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break
Ullman Hall
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Ullman Hall & Raven’s Nest Jeremy Cooper, Boyne Resorts; Elia Hamilton, Mohawk Industries; Ken Gaitor, Snowshoe; Adam Mahler, Trollhaugen
Terrain Park Managers & Crew Roundtables Come prepared to share with the group in these facilitated but informal discussions. Park managers will meet in Raven’s Nest and park crew will meet in Ullman Hall. Moderators will anonymously share insights from each group at the conclusion.
Y’Bar & Deck
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
PistenBully Dinner & Casino Night + Game of Sleds High stakes with low standards means you can bet on a good time. Not into gambling? Try your skills outside and race head- to-head on very (very) small snowmobiles.
THURSDAY, MAY 8
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cascade Dining Room
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ullman Patio
ON-HILL BUILDING: BLOCK 5 Campers who are signed up for Block 5, please meet your coach outside Ullman Hall on the patio at 8:15 a.m. You will discuss your on-hill goals for a few minutes before heading out on snow.
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ullman Hall/On-Hill
POD Breakout Sessions Breakout pods led by industry pros. You’ll rotate through two topics, with time to dive into each one and ask questions.
POD Topics:
JIB FACTORY- 8:30-9:30 a.m. Ullman Hall Whether you have rails, boxes, wall rides, or used creative materials from your boneyard, jib features take center stage in your parks. What’s trending? What materials hold up best? How do you store, move, and maintain them? A panel of expert fabricators will tackle these questions and share best practices. Come ready to join the conversation and share your own jib feature insights. Day Franzen, Kingvale; Maddie McConomy, Arena Snowparks DESIGNING PROGRESSION TERRAIN WITH PURPOSE- 9:30-10:30 a.m. On Hill Progression terrain gives our industry the horsepower to keep the sport alive. Simple, smart builds—like progression pipes—are easy to maintain, family-friendly, and help devel- op lifelong riders. Come explore ideas and strategies to create terrain that builds skills, confidence, and stoke. Chris Hargrave, SNOW Operating
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THURSDAY, MAY 8
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Outside Ullman Hall
Transition Park Finishing Let’s get this park finished! Campers will go to their desig- nated zone with their captain, who will lead a quick strate- gy meeting to outline the plan for completing the features. Captains will work with their group to identify tasks and assign roles—final shaping, rideability and risk assessment, salting, and prep for final groom out.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cascade Dining Room
Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ullman Patio
ON-HILL BUILDING: BLOCK 6 Campers who are signed up for Block 6, please meet your coach outside Ullman Hall on the patio promptly at 12:45 p.m. You will discuss your on-hill goals for a few minutes before heading out on snow. Park Ride-Through Campers will regroup with their captains for a full park ride-through. Captains will lead the first lap bringing the build full circle giving campers and coaches a chance to reflect on key takeaways to carry into future builds. We will also document features using Ullr’s Cutters Camp app.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ullman Patio
Come prepared with board or skis. Your badge can be used at the rental shop.
On Hill
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Ski & Ride, Pool Time, or Nap Time
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Outside Ullman Hall
Final Night HKD Dinner Come together for a final feast in Ullman Hall, courtesy of HKD, where we reflect on the week in pictures, present camp awards and the annual Cutter’s Camp Education Grant, supported by Safehold Special Risk.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cascade Dining Room
Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
On Hill
Free Ski & Ride
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Alexa Abrahams | MountainGuard Alexa joined MountainGuard as an account executive in September 2024, bringing a strong background in risk management and a pas- sion for the ski industry. A Penn State graduate in risk management and actuarial science, she began her career at Prudential Financial, earning her FSA and MAAA designations. During the pandemic, she followed her love of skiing to Montage Deer Valley, then spent several years in hospitality in Park City, managing recreational pro- grams and ski shop operations. Today, as an account executive, Al- exa leverages her diverse background to deliver exceptional service and tailored risk management strategies, helping clients thrive in a dynamic environment. alexa.abrahams@amwins.com Tristan Bates | PistenBully Tristan Bates is a sales rep for Kässbohrer All Terrain Vehicles with 18 years of experience in a snowcat, including terrain park groom- ing at resorts like Heavenly and Palisades Tahoe, Calif.; Thredbo, Australia); and Park City and Woodward Park City, Utah, where he also managed grooming and snowmaking. He’s worked alongside top industry names like Brandon Dodds, Charles Beckinsale, Reu- ben Cameron, and SPT, and has been involved in major events like Nike Chosen, One Hit Wonder, Dew Tour, and X Games. Now on the sales side, Tristan is all about sharing the knowledge passed down to him, supporting operators, and helping grow the next generation of great park builders. Michael L. Bettera | Effective Edge Michael Bettera is the founder and CEO of Effective Edge and found - er of LVL Up Academy, bringing more than 37 years of experience in the mountain resort industry. A kung fu master, he leads with a strategic vision focused on innovation, risk management, and signa- ture products that elevate the guest experience and drive measur- able results. Over the years, he has built and managed global resort projects like the X Games, Dew Tour, Red Bull Cubed Pipe, Forum projects, global Burton Stash parks, Adventure Slopes, The Yearly Leadership Retreat, The Streets at Seven Springs, and Peace Park for Woodward, and collaborates with over 100 resort programs global- ly. Known for delivering forward-thinking, sustainable terrain strat- egies, Michael helps Effective Edge partners stay ahead of industry shifts and define “what’s next in our ever changing environments.” With an East Coast work ethic and West Coast mentality, he blends executional grit with a pulse on innovation, tech, culture, and beard grooming. His work centers on creating shareable participant ex- periences that fuel community connection and drive new visitation across all seasons. mike@effectiveedge.com
2018 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Keystone’s parks were the training grounds for bronze medalist Mark McMorris. Throughout his career, Nick worked closely with a number of athletes including Torstein Horgmo, Red Gerard, and Halldor Hellgason. After almost 10 years at Keystone, Nick returned to the East Coast and joined the Prinoth team as a demo operator. Today, with almost 20 years of operator experience, he supports resorts across the North, Southeast, and Midwest. Since 2021, Nick has been a course builder for the FIS World Cup event at Killington, Vt. timothy.boggs@prinoth.com Parker Bohon | The Blade Dive Having found snowboarding in the Southeast’s Appalachian moun- tains, during high school Parker Bohon became infatuated with the idea of traveling west. Combining his passion for action sports and living that lifestyle, Parker cut his teeth within iconic terrain park pro- grams such as June Mountain, Calif., Park City, Utah, and Thredbo, Australia, laying the foundation for leadership opportunities, over- seeing terrain park and progression programs at Mt. Bachelor, Ore., and Woodward Copper, Colo. As the creator and host of The Blade Dive Podcast, Parker is diving into the idea of a cultural revamp and advocation for the industry and its people. Parker is currently the risk manager at Mt. Bachelor. parkerbohon@gmail.com
Elliot Cone | PistenBully Regional Manager at PistenBully USA with 30 years of Event and Terrain Park construction. Been around the world thrice, seen all 50 states, ate on $1000 China but love some paper plates. ECone@ pistenbullyusa.com
Jeremy Cooper | Boyne Resorts Jeremy Cooper is an accomplished terrain park builder and designer. He has worked with resorts across the country and internationally, from Mammoth Mountain, Calif., to Falls Creek, Australia. Currently, he is VP of mountain sports development for Boyne Resorts. There, he oversees terrain parks, MTB parks, and adventure activities, and facilitates mountain operations-related capital improvement proj- ects across Boyne’s portfolio of properties. Jeremy was recognized with a SAMMY Leadership Award in 2024. He reflexively launches into interpretive dance whenever Madonna’s “Vogue” comes on the radio. jeremy.cooper@boyneresorts.com Brian Demarest | PistenBully Brian started snowboarding at Stevens Pass, Wash., back in 2000 and took his first job working in the terrain park before becoming a cat driver shortly after. From there, he started helping in the shop during the summer seasons and eventually took a job as a full-time mechanic at Stevens Pass. After that he took a role at Mt. Bachelor, Ore., as a park cat operator and became the head pipe cutter for three seasons. Brian now works full-time as the SNOWsat/Pro Acad-
Nick Boggs | Prinoth Nick Boggs began his snowsports career in his home state of West Virginia at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. In 2012, Nick moved to Col- orado and joined the terrain park team at Keystone Resort, which was regularly ranked a top 5 park in the country. Leading up to the
emy manager. bdemarest@pistenbullyusa.com
mysteries. kgaitor@snowshoemountain.com
Brandon Dodds | Prinoth Brandon grew up snowboarding in Minnesota on the rope tows of Buck, Hyland, and Troll. He moved to Tahoe in 1997 after high school to pursue a career in the ski industry. He has worked for sev- eral resorts such as Heavenly, Squaw Valley [Palisades Tahoe], Tam- arack, Perisher, Woodward Tahoe, and Sugar Bowl as lead builder and park manager. He’s worked with several resorts to help train terrain park operators and with Prinoth for the past several years doing operator training at Cutter’s Camp. He has also participated in a variety of special projects and park builds such as Stomping Grounds, X Games, and Ms. Superpark. bdon40@hotmail.com Ben Finn | Prinoth Ben has more than 20 years of experience in the ski industry, work- ing at resorts across the U.S., and around the world. His terrain park experience began in 2007 at Waterville Valley, N.H., where he cut pipe for three years before moving to Tahoe to work with Brandon Dodds and the team at Squaw Valley [Palisades Tahoe]. In 2011, he began an eight-year tenure at Perisher, Australia, working with Charles Beckinsale. In 2013, he became the lead park builder at Snowbasin, Utah. Ben has been with PRINOTH since 2016 and is now the demo & training manager for Prinoth North America. He is actively involved with World Cup alpine and freestyle projects and is part of Prinoth’s international product development team. ben.finn@prinoth.com Day Franzen | Kingvale Originally from the Mid-Atlantic, Day has worked in parks since the mid ‘90s. After seven years at Massanutten Resort in Virginia, he moved to the West Coast to work at Mt. High’s parks. He soon par- layed that into working for many East and West Coast resorts. Day currently owns and operates Kingvale Parks in Lake Tahoe, which provides a training venue for him to pursue his true calling as a pro- fessional snow tuber. Day also dabbles in the snack food industry, roasting peanuts and cashews for his side hustle called “Day’s Nuts.” Ask him for samples. dayfranzenktp@gmail.com Ken Gaitor | Snowshoe Gaitor grew up playing on the mountains of West Virginia and start- ed skating everything he could in 1985. In ‘97, he became Brighton’s [Utah] park manager, working there for six years. In ‘03, he moved back East and was Mount Snow’s freestyle terrain manager until 2009 when he moved back to West Virginia to become Snowshoe’s director of operations. Gaitor has since been promoted to VP of op- erations, a demanding role that forced him to pause his burgeoning career as a swimsuit model. His choice to be a ski resort executive instead of an international heartthrob remains one of life’s great
Doug Graham | Prinoth Hailing from Jindabyne, Australia, Dougie has had an illustrious ca- reer spanning over two decades and multiple continents. A member of the power trio behind Perisher parks, Doug started out as a wee lad on the Main Range where he learned how to float an LMC 3700 across Perisher Creek and plow the trenches of Tube Town. Logging multiple back-to-back seasons at places like Palisades Tahoe, Can- yons, and Whistler Blackcomb, Doug honed his skills as an operator and became a proficient park builder, lending his talent to builds such as the Red Bull Cube Pipe, the Seventh Heaven Jump, and his favorite, a massive hip for Shred Bots that he built with Charles Beckinsale and Brandon Dodds amongst the mint bush at Blue Cow/Perisher. For the past few years, Doug has been getting dirty running an excavation business but still enjoys snowboarding with friends and helping to develop the next generation of park builders in Australia. digcivil@outlook.com Colin Hales | PistenBully Colin started his career with snowcats at Snowbird, Utah, in 1998. In 2000, he joined Bombardier and became the regional ser- vice manager for the Intermountain Region covering Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. In 2009, he made the transition to Pis- tenBully and built the PNW Regional Office as the regional man - ager covering Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Antarctica. Colin has been supporting R&D with the PistenBully Engineering Group as the North American national product rep and was influen - tial in the creation of the ParkPro. chales@pistenbullyusa.com Elia Hamilton | Mohawk Industrial Elia started his career in 1998 as the terrain parks manager at Mount Snow, Vt. After moving on to oversee all terrain park operations with American Skiing Company, he returned to Mount Snow as Mountain Manager, and was instrumental in the development of Carinthia Parks. He then oversaw terrain parks, grooming operations, fleet management, and construction for Peak Resorts’ 17 properties. Elia has worked for Mohawk Industrial Werks and Industrial Werks Can- ada since 2020 as sales and support for PistenBully groomers. He has a secret crush on Martha Stewart, who inspired him to start a new hobby: knitting sweaters for his pet gerbils. eliah@mohawkindustrial.com Chris Hargrave | SNOW Operating Chris Hargrave is a long-time industry veteran who has been coach- ing at the highest levels, worked in resort operations in various roles, and helped develop learning and coaching in terrain parks. He currently works with SNOW Operating, consulting at resorts across the globe, and is helping oversee operations at Timberline’s
performing loss control surveys and providing training and risk management support to MountainGuard clients. He works primar- ily in western United States and Canada and the midwestern U.S. Prior to joining MountainGuard he worked in the insurance industry performing various underwriting, loss control, and claims manage- ment activities. He has also worked in the ski industry managing en- vironmental, and health & safety programs and performing compli- ance-related consulting for ski areas. steven.lawlor@amwins.com Abigail Lewis | Arena Snowparks Gail has been bouncing around the resort roster since 2011, gaining insights in many different departments and roles from coaching to making snow, finally landing in the terrain park world in 2016. Since then, she’s travelled between resorts, summer and winter, building her knowledge and skills running crews, designing parks, wielding tools and everything in between. Joining the Arena Snowparks team in 2021, she has spent the last four seasons as their lead shaper at a large variety of events across the globe, ranging from board- er cross to stadium jumps and slopestyles all the way to rail jams and community banked slaloms. Her main focus in the industry is on building inclusion, diversity, and accessibility wherever possible through the creation of The Build Up, giving a helping hand at vari- ous ride/dig clinics, and taking part in roundtable discussions with fellow industry leaders. Abby@arenasnowparks.com Ben Listowich | Prinoth Ben began his grooming career at a young age on the slopes of Sugarloaf, Maine. Over the years, he honed his skills and expand- ed his experience, working in locations such as Montana and New Zealand. In addition to his hands-on experience, Ben holds an en- gineering degree, which has helped his technical approach with in- tegrating technology to assist terrain park operations. Since joining Prinoth, Ben has played an integral role managing Prinoth Connect for North America, blending field experience with engineering in - sight to advance technology-driven solutions in snow operations. Ben looks forward to sharing his knowledge with the next genera- tion of terrain park professionals at Cutter’s Camp—especially how technology can enhance creativity and efficiency in grooming and park building. benjamin.listowich@prinoth.com Adam Mahler | Trollhaugen Adam Mahler fell in love with snowboarding at age 14 and start- ed by working in virtually every department of his local ski area, Trollhaugen, Wis. He went on to earn his degree in welding and gained experience in construction, electrical, and led solar energy crews, while remaining a manager and designer of Trollhaugen’s terrain parks. In 2018, he joined Troll full-time as mountain man- ager. Adam is a lifelong learner and strives to share his knowledge and insights with the next generation of resort staff by attending and teaching workshops at Cutter’s Camp, the Midwest Terrain Park Summit, Take The Rake, and through one-on-one mentoring. adam.mahler@trollhaugen.com
Summer Freestyle Training Center. Chris has dedicated his life to helping empower his industry peers and guests through life chang- ing experiences on snow at resorts everywhere. ctrides@msn.com
Anna Holgate | Mt. Hood Meadows Anna is a born and raised Oregonian who grew up on the coast. She migrated to the mountains about 15 years ago and have been liv- ing on Mt. Hood ever since. She started at Meadows as a front-line team member working in Communications in the 2010-11 season and have worked her way up to Marketing Director. In her spare time she loves snowboarding, golfing, fishing, hiking and hanging out with her husband and dog. anna.holgate@skihood.com Joshua “Yosh” Heydorn | Arizona Snowbowl Joshua Heydorn, known as Yosh, built a strong foundation in moun- tain operations over many years, notably shaping Arizona Snow- bowl’s terrain park program from the ground up and leading it for a decade. His expertise extends to significant capital projects; lever - aging his experience at Snowbowl, Yosh managed and contributed to the installation of five lifts in just nine years and large-scale snow - making projects across the United States and Canada. His capabili- ties further expanded through contributions to major build projects at Mammoth Mountain, including events like Snowboarder maga- zine’s Superpark 21, Holy Bowly, and High Performance Camps. This experience underscores that skill and knowledge can be cultivated in any environment. Today, Josh applies his comprehensive under- standing as the Risk Manager for Mountain Capital Partners. Corley Howard | Kirkwood Corley is currently the grooming and terrain parks manager for Kirk- wood, Calif. He is a 27-year snowcat specialist with 12 years as a senior project manager with Snow Park Technologies. Corley has 15 X Games under his belt as a course designer and builder and has been a part of countless global events and athlete projects. Krush Kulesza | Snowboy Productions Krush Kulesza is the owner and head honcho of Snowboy Produc- tions. Founded in 1997 and based on Bainbridge Island in Wash- ington State, Snowboy has led the reimagining of terrain park de- sign, event structure and inclusivity throughout the industry, with hundreds of successful events of all sizes across the globe, including Holy Bowly, The Projects, Halo-Halo, “It’s Tits!”, The Village, Mochiy - ori, Lowtide, and Days of Thunder. krush@snowboyproductions.com
Steven Lawlor| MountainGuard Steven is a senior claims and loss control specialist at Mountain- Guard. He joined MountainGuard in 2010 and his responsibilities include resolving claims and managing claims-related litigation,
Maddie McConomy | Arena Snowparks Originally from Ontario, Canada, Maddie found snowboarding through the support of her parents, but ultimately fell in love with the idea of supporting her passion for riding through working direct- ly or indirectly with ski resorts. After taking a year off from university and truly realizing that welding was a trade skill she wanted to pur- sue, the journey began. Maddie has completed and been a part of fabrication projects for Thredbo Ski Resort, Arena Snowparks, and Kosciuszko National Park. She has also competed in welding com- petitions and is never afraid of her next challenge. maddie.mcconomy@gmail.com Corey McDonald | Bogus Basin Corey started working in terraIn parks winter 1996-97, trying to get a park program started at Bogus Basin, Idaho. He learned how to op- erate snowcats at Soldier Mountain, Idaho, in 2001 and then winter 2002 he built and operated Sun Valley’s first halfpipe on Baldy. In 2008, he got the job as on-hill manager/head digger at High Cas- cade Snowboard Camp, and spent the next 10 summers running that program on Mt. Hood. He would spend winters building with Pat Melandoski throughout the U.S. and Canada. In 2014, he was finally tasked with starting the terrain park department at Bogus Ba - sin and has been going strong there for 10 years. coreymacdesign@gmail.com Connor Owen | Prinoth Connor began his career in the ski industry chasing his passion for snowsports. He joined the terrain park team at WinSport, Alberta, jumped into a snowcat, and focused his terrain park building jour- ney on slopestyle and big air. During his grooming career, he has worked heavily with Charles Beckinsale building multiple National Team training venues, World Cup courses, and numerous high-lev- el events. Connor has worked with National Teams and athletes worldwide, and has a passion for building venues in Western Can- ada. Connor joined Prinoth as a demo operator and now supports resorts throughout Western Canada. The last time Connor attended Cutter’s Camp he was a camper, and now is excited to be returning as a coach. connor.owen@prinoth.com Lucas Ouellette | Arena Snowparks Lucas has been working in the terrain park world for more than 22 years. He’s traveled the globe building everything from rail jams to the Olympics and everything in between. As director of operations at Arena Snowparks, he oversees design and construction of events, manages the rail fabrication shop, and creates the majority of the stupid videos seen on the ASP Instagram. Lucas is always stoked to see the next generation of park builders pushing creativity and quality on their builds. You can find him in the hottub with Steve most evenings during Cutter’s Camp. Lucas@arenasnowparks.com
Phil Pereira | PistenBully Phil Pereira is the snowcat supervisor at Woodward Copper, where he runs a PistenBully nearly year-round to maintain and build some of Colorado’s top terrain parks. Since starting at Copper in 2016 on the hand crew, Phil has spent the last eight years in the cat, farming snow and shaping features in every season. His build experience includes major events like X Games, Dew Tour, Grand Prix, USASA Nationals, as well as constructing 22-foot pipes and building for Woodward Summer Camp. In addition to grooming, Phil is skilled in refabbing and welding park features and has a background as a vehicle mechanic, making him a versatile asset both in and out of the machine. Steve Petrie | Arena Snowparks Steve Petrie arrived in Whistler, B.C., in the early ‘90s looking for a job that would allow him to snowboard as much as possible. He joined Blackcomb as a groomer in 1994—the first year the mountain built a terrain park. After 11 years of working back-to- back winters and summers, he founded Arena Snowparks in 2004. Since then, the ASP team has traveled the world building parks, half pipes, snowcrosses, and events, including multiple Winter Olympic Games. You can find him in the hottub with Lucas most evenings during Cutter’s Camp. steve@arenasnowparks.com David Stanley |Ullr David grew up riding in North Carolina and Wisconsin, with his first industry job as a videographer at a summer camp in Whistler, B.C. Over time, he traded the camera for code, leading engineering teams at several startups before founding Ullr—a platform that helps ski resorts manage terrain parks, lifts, and operations. David started Ullr in 2017 to bring tech to the mountains he loves. He lives in the mountains near Asheville, N.C., with his wife and son. david@ullr.ski Logan Stewart | Timberline Logan began working at Timberline in the summer of 1999 as a lift operator. Soon he moved into park crew and then summer hill co- ordinator, overseeing the summer ski operation. He’s now the Tim- berline mountain manager in charge of several departments at the resort, which means he spends a lot of time in meetings, a little bit of time in a snowcat, more time at formal lunches, and the rest of the time at his desk online shopping for flannel shirts, leather work boots, and the perfect accessories to match. He’s otherwise one of the most vital cogs in the Cutter’s Camp machine and the SAM team is perpetually grateful for all he does—and he looks damn good doing it. lstewart@timberlinelodge.com
Alex Storjohann | PistenBully
Alex Storjohann is a seasoned terrain park manager with 16 years of snowcat experience and more than five years leading park operations. His resume includes three X Games builds, multiple SuperParks, Peace Park, and 10 consecutive years shaping the Gerry Lopez Big Wave Chal- lenge. A respected industry veteran, Alex has mentored some of the top builders in the business and is known for his hands-on approach to training, helping the next generation grow through experience and practical knowledge. Landon Taylor | Snow Park Technologies Landon has more than 20 years of experience behind the sticks. His career has been defined by his dedication to providing high quality work. Landon started as a teen working at Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain, Calif. He’s built some of the largest courses in the world for events including the Burton U.S. Open and the X Games, as well as for Woodward Park City, Utah. Landon is also an experienced motocross, mountain bike, and rally car course builder. His expertise in the fields of dirt and snow has led to him being part of the year-round action sports event industry. Casey Tratz | Timberline Casey grew up in southern Oregon and got his start at Windells in 2014, working for Hall of Fame skateboarder Tom “Wally” Inouye. Af - ter a stint in Timberline’s café, he joined the park crew and gradually transitioned into grooming, picking up shifts and learning through ride-alongs. In 2018, Casey became a full-time cat operator, starting in alpine grooming before moving into terrain park builds. Now the head builder and supervisor at Timberline, Casey says his favorite part of the job is building and testing jumps—“Building something usually gets me stoked to go ride,” he says—and his second favorite part is being vice president of the Logan Stewart fan club. Phillip Van Why | HKD Snowmakers Phillip Van Why is a master electrician, gearhead, and HKD Snowmak- ers’ technical guru in the West. Phil can make snow at Breckenridge and Copper Mountain simultaneously, while rewiring a fan gun and helping his oldest son with homework. With four young boys at home, it’s conceivable that he has set the world record for the most viewings of “Cars” by any one individual. phil@hkdsnowmakers.com Tyler Wike | Timberline Tyler started working at Timberline in 2010 as a terrain park atten- dant. Moving up the ladder, Tyler became the park supervisor, and then transferred over to the grooming department. After a few seasons grooming terrain parks, in 2014, Tyler took over as the terrain park manager, and most recently the freestyle operations manager oversee- ing all freestyle operations. Tyler enjoys the fast pace, hard work, and creativity that goes into the spring and summer program at Timberline. He’s also president of the Logan Stewart fan club.
twike@timberlinelodge.com
Mike Williams | PistenBully Mike Williams started his snowcat career in the Ski Area Manage- ment program at Gogebic Community College in 2008. He then went to Vail, Colo., for an internship and ended up operating there for just shy of 10 years, a few of those seasons building ter- rain parks. He then transitioned to the sales side, moving to Boze- man, Mont., and covering the Northern Intermountain Region for Prinoth. After that, he moved home to the great state of Michigan and has been the Midwest sales rep for PistenBully for five years now. Alex Wood | Prinoth Alex is the engineering manager for Prinoth Snow Grooming North America, with 19 years of experience working on snowcats—of- ficially more than half his life dedicated to these incredible ma - chines. His career has spanned multiple roles, including snow grooming operator at a small ski resort in Minnesota, service technician for both Kässbohrer and Prinoth, and field applications engineer for Prinoth. He has a degree in mechanical engineering and his technical expertise coupled with his hands-on experience make him a great resource for anyone interested in talking about groomers. alexander.wood@prinoth.com Tim Yates | Safehold Special Risk Tim Yates’ career in the ski industry began in 1992 as a Stowe Mountain Resort, Vt., ski patroller. Following 10 years at Stowe, he became a senior claims specialist in a ski industry insurance program, and then the risk manager at Northstar-at-Tahoe, Calif. In 2016, he joined the Safehold Special Risk team as a specialty claims adjuster. timothy.yates@safehold.com
Olivia Rowan, Jordyn Ossanna | The SAM Magazine Staff
Olivia is the publisher of SAM . She grew up in the business and is a proud Masshole. Jordyn is your camp organizer among many hats she wears at SAM . She hails from the Yoop and insists you should know exactly what that means. In their spare time, Olivia translates squirrel dialects and Jordyn is developing a signature scent called “Eau de Snowcat.” olivia@saminfo.com / jordyn@saminfo.com
Timberline Park & Grooming Crew Logan Stewart, Mountain Manager
Tyler Wike, Freestyle Operations Manager Casey Tratz, Freestyle Groomer Supervisor Chauncy Sorenson, Freestyle Groomer Matt Dunn, Freestyle Groomer Charley VanDemark, Freestyle Groomer
ULLR www.ullr.ski David Stanley, Founder
EFFECTIVE EDGE www.effectiveedge.co Michael Bettera, President
ARENA SNOWPARKS www.arenasnowparks.com
Lucas Ouellette, Project Manager Steve Petrie, Owner/President Abigail Lewis, Account Manager Maddie McConomy, Rail Fabricator
Hestra www.hestrausa.com Josh Jacobson, National Sales Manager
SAFEHOLD SPECIAL RISK www.safehold.com Tim Yates, Specialty Claims Adjuster
HKD SNOWMAKERS www.hkdsnowmakers.com Phil Van Why, Western Sales & Tech
PISTENBULLY www.pistenbully.com Colin Hales, National Product Rep Brian Demarast, SNOWSat Elliot Cone, Colorado Regional Manager Tristan Bates, PNW Sales Rep
PRINOTH www.prinoth.com
Rachel Templar, Marketing Manager Ben Finn, Demo & Training Manager Nick Boggs, Demo Operator Brandon Dodds, Ambassador Parker Bohon, Ambassador Connor Owen, Demo Operator Nate Vandersluis, Ambassador Cody Pitts, Ambassador Troy Osborne, Western Regional Manager Doug Graham, Prinoth Ben Listowich, Prinoth Alex Wood, Engineering Manager Walter Piekarz, Product & Sales Manager
Elia Hamilton, Mohawk Industrial Mike Willams, Midwest Sales Rep Landon Taylor, Ambassador Corley Howard, Ambassador Phil Pereira, Ambassador Alex Storjohann, Ambassador Matt Wilcox, Service Tech Cole Stiefbold, Service Tech Nathan LaFavor, Service Tech Jim Grewe, Petersen Equipment
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