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2025

Snow Conference sessions

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

 

 

Tuesday, April 8

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

 

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

 

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