The Colorado Ski Country USA Snow Conference & Trade Show sets the standard for slope maintenance programs in the Rocky Mountain region and serves the interests of the ski industry and the people behind the snow.
Join us for exceptional education and expanded networking opportunities.
Meet your 2025 Double Diamond Award nominees
11:00 am | Registration opens
12:30–1:30 pm | Opening Lunch
1:30–2:30 pm | General Session
LiDar & GPS: A Road Map
Jake Ingle, Steamboat
Philipp Hummel, CompassData
2:30–3:00 pm | Break (don’t miss the Tech Deck Skate Park in the lobby!)
3:00–4:00 pm | Meet Your Double Diamond Award Nominees
Hosted by Jason Gusaas, Assistant Professor – Ski Area Operations, Colorado Mountain College
4:00–6:30 pm | Trade Show
8:30–9:30 am | Technology Breakouts
Empowering the Operator
Jake Ingle, Steamboat
Philipp Hummel, CompassData
Data Tools for Managers
Adam Tietz, PistenBully
Ben Listowich, Prinoth
9:30–9:45 am | Break
9:45–10:45 am | General Session
Clearing Obstacles:
From Chaos to Excellence in Ski Operations
Kate Schifani, Keystone
10:45–11:00 am | Break
11:00 am–12:00 pm | Breakouts
Grooming: Use Cases
Tucker Lietch, Aspen Snowmass
Dan Moss, Echo Mountain
Tyler Magann, Monarch Mountain
Snowmaking: Use Cases
Kate Schifani, Keystone
Terrain Park: Use Cases
Kevin Laverty, Effective Edge
12:00 pm | Off-Site Activities
5:30 pm | Banquet
Cash bar opens at 5:30; dinner is served at 6:00
8:00–10:00 am | Breakfast & Networking
10:00–11:00 am | General Session
Developing Your Potential:
Setting Goals, Building Habits & Embracing Challenges
Ben Cairns, Colorado Mountain College
11:00–11:15 am | Break
11:15 am–12:15 pm | Breakouts
Finding Success Early in Your Career
Corey Peterson, Steamboat
Brinkley Edge, Telluride
Michelle Vona, DemacLenko
Finding Success Mid-Career
Nelson Winguard, Steamboat
Finding Success in an Established Career
Ben Cairns, Colorado Mountain College
12:15 pm | Lunch, Awards, Raffles & Prizes
