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CUTTER'S CAMP 2023 IS NOW FULL. PLEASE FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM TO BE PLACED ON OUR WAITLIST.

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Packages are all-inclusive and include four nights of lodging at Timberline Lodge, all meals, classroom sessions, on-hill workshops, on-hill building and coaching, networking activities, grooming demos and welcome bag. Questions: E-mail jack@saminfo.com



Schedule at a Glance

(Check this page often for continuous updates.)

MONDAY
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Ski/Ride
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grooming Demos
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Opening fireside chat 
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Dinner and Welcome Party

TUESDAY
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. On-Hill Building
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning sessions and workshops
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. On-Hill Building
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions and workshops
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and networking activities 

WEDNESDAY
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. On-Hill Building
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning sessions and workshops
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. On-Hill Building
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions and workshops
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and networking activities 

THURSDAY
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. On-Hill Building
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning sessions and workshops
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. On-Hill Building
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions and workshops
6 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and networking activities 

FRIDAY
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Final Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free Ski/Ride



 

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We are excited to be back for 2023!  
CUTTER'S CAMP 2023
MAY 15-19 — TIMBERLINE LODGE, OR

Since 2003, Cutter’s Camp has fostered an open dialogue between terrain park managers, staff, industry experts, and suppliers from around the world. The week-long spring program for terrain park professionals features on-hill and classroom workshops, with a continued focus on the business of terrain parks, risk management, design/build, and much more. Plus, on-hill, one-on-one coaching and demos of the latest machines and snow management systems from PistenBully and Prinoth. Camp is a five-day, all-inclusive program and includes four nights of lodging, meals, classroom sessions, on-hill workshops, on-hill building and coaching, networking activities, grooming demos, and welcome bag. >> Click here for a schedule-at-a-glance. Questions: E-mail jack@saminfo.com 

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2022 SESSION HIGHLIGHTS (2023 Coming Soon).

 WHO IS IN OUR PARKS?
A common theme from park managers across North America is an increase in more entry-level customers in our parks. Do you look at them as a nuisance or an opportunity to bring more people into your terrain parks? How do you educate and help them advance to the next level? Are your operators and park crew onboard and understand considerations in building for skill level in your parks? We will dive into a proper feature-sizing mix for guests of all levels.

BUSINESS OF PARKS
Your park program is like running a business. You have to create a plan, communicate that plan to your team and management, allocate budgets and resources, and execute the plan. Industry veterans Mike Bettera and Kevin Laverty of Effective Edge will take campers through the process of how to develop a progressive, sustainable, business-diving program, designed to achieve and keep their competitive edge. 

THE NEW LANDSCAPE OF TERRAIN FEATURE DESIGN
Since the beginning, freestyle terrain has evolved and been refined through progression, failure, and breakthroughs. The creative spark that influenced parks in the beginning is now pushing the limits of event designs, and parks are benefitting. This innovation, coupled with innovations in equipment, has allowed for new ideas and opportunities to create freestyle offerings for all user levels and support the continued growth of our industry.

ATTRACTING AND RETAINING GROOMING TEAMS 
Finding, training, and managing a grooming crew is an industry-wide challenge. Industry veterans and resort leaders will share and discuss three frameworks for building up your grooming team.

MENTAL HEALTH
This job takes a toll under normal circumstances. Add a pandemic that has impacted business and personal lives, and a historic labor shortage, and we have a serious burnout issue that is turning into a mental health crisis. We don't have a deep well of operator talent, so we have to take care of the crew we have. In this roundtable with experts and operators we will talk about how to take care of yourself and your team and learn what signs to look out for and how to advocate for help.

ASTM RESOURCE GUIDE UPDATE & JUMP MEASUREMENT
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. 

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
Back by popular demand, the intensive one-on-one on-hill coaching gives each camper a concentrated block of cat-time, building in the park on-hill 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 eight+ years of experience as an operator, you choose what you and your coach focus on. You are in the driver's seat!

PROGRESSION / LEARNING PARKS
This workshop will take campers through how to take your never-evers to the next level quickly. Successful parks with guest progression in mind increase your park's ROI. We will explore how to make simple features more interesting and feature lines that encourage natural progression. We will talk about ways to sync your parks with snowsports to help drive ROI and guest experience.

COMMUNICATION
Communication is a soft skill that can often get overlooked. In this session, experts and industry leaders will share what they have learned and the in's and out's of effective communication—whether it's communicating with marketing, management, or across departments.

RISK MANAGEMENT
The in's and out's of terrain park risk management 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.

ADDITIONAL CAMP SESSIONS INCLUDE:

• Terrain Park Managers Roundtable
• Hosting successful events and contests in your park
• Design and construction of snow and man-made features
• Pre- and post-loss risk management strategies for your park program
• Social media and parks
• Snow science: how to get the most from your product
• Strategies for growing participation
• Machine operation and maintenance
• Documentation and logs
...AND MUCH MORE!

 

 

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Cutter's Camp 2022 Recap

The 18th annual Cutter’s Camp at Timberline, Mt. Hood, Ore., May 16-20, 2022, was a sold-out event. Freestyle terrain professionals from resorts of all sizes and regions in North America and worldwide descended on Timberline for the five-day event. Attendees engaged in seminars, workshops, roundtables, networking activities, and one-one-on-hill operator coaching, and discussed topics ranging from risk management and feature design and construction to events and progression and much more. Check out the full slideshow below.

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