Cutter’s Camp returns to Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Ore., for its 22nd session, May 11–15, 2026. Set against the unique backdrop of spring conditions on Mt. Hood, Cutter’s Camp brings together terrain park professionals from across the industry for a week of hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.

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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, snow, and park management systems. 

“I have been fortunate enough to be a participant, a host, and a panelist at various times over the past 20 years, and I would not be where I am today without those experiences. Cutter’s Camp is the one spot in North America where the beginners and the pros and everyone in between come together to understand where we are, where we came from, and where we are going in the park industry."

Brian Norton, President & GM, Loon Mountain, N.H.

Registration

Camp packages are all-inclusive of lodging for four nights, all meals, one-on-one on-hill coaching, classroom and workshops, drink tickets, evening activities, subscription to SAM, and swag. Space is limited to ensure a hands-on experience and is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions: Email jordyn@saminfo.com 

Cutter's Camp will be back at Timberline Lodge May 11-15, 2026. 

2026 Package Pricing:
Single Room Package: $2,115 per person
Double Room Package: $1,685 per person (based on 2 people per room)
Chalet Package (Bunk Beds with Shared Bathrooms): $1,530 per person

Schedule at a Glance

*A detailed schedule for on-hill and classroom sessions will be posted soon.

 Camp Session Highlights

• Events that work: What makes an event a success? And how do you get there? Join this interactive discussion on all things events, from the grass roots to the big-time budgets, and map out what success means for your resort.

• Transition these features into your park: Grab your outdoor gear and head outside Ullman Hall to our transition demo park. This hands-on session will rotate campers through different stations as they learn some tips and tricks to building and maintaining some of the more popular transition features found in parks and events including boobs, volcanoes, hips, and more.

• State of the terrain park union address: Terrain parks are constantly evolving to adapt to new influences and getting more focused around creating engaging guest experiences. In this workshop, experts will dive into the current state of terrain parks, how major events have influenced every-day resort parks, European influences around nonlinear fun parks, statistics about what guests want, what’s missing, and what the future looks like for terrain park ops.

• Freestyle terrain notebook updates & jump measurement: This session will review the latest updates of the Freestyle Terrain Notebook and then experts will lead you through jump and hip measurement, discussing the how and why and the best tools for the job.

• Pre-and post-season checklists: Do you make checklists for pre- and post-season planning and maintenance of your parks? This workshop will take campers though in-depth pre-season and post-season planning and we'll work together to develop strategic checklists to take with you to help run a safe and successful park program.

• Designing for progression: What does it take to build for terrain park newbies? Skiers and riders new to the park approach features differently. Chris Hargrave will walk campers through tips for building, communication to new park riders, and tricks to keep the traffic flowing into your park.

• 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!

• 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. 

“The evolution of terrain parks over the last 20 years has been traced and shaped by Cutter’s Camp. Not just by the educational and coaching opportunities, but by the face to face conversations with like-minded and equally passionate park operators from around the world. There is no other event that allows for the thought-provoking conversations and idea sharing, without egos, that happens at Cutter’s Camp.”

Elia Hamilton, Industrial Werks Canada

Take a Look at Last Year's Camp

“Cutter’s Camp continues to be one of the best, leading-edge conferences in the industry where the focus is truly on the front-line employees. Every year, I am awed by campers eagerness to learn and share. The ‘stoke’ is contagious!”

Mistica Walker, Safehold Special Risk

Camp Partners

Visit our Camp Partners page to view the 2026 Camp Partners and learn more about the companies supporting Cutter’s Camp.