The Mountain Works Conference and Tradeshow brings together ski area staff members from nearly all aspects of the business and offers attendees the opportunity to listen and interact with respected ski industry leaders, conference speakers, confer on work-related issues with peers, participate in hands-on workshops, and learn what is new and innovative from your industry suppliers.    

Schedule of Events:

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration
Cascade Lobby
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast
Cascade ABJ
Join us for the last morning and a full breakfast buffet. Reminisce about the days past and make those final connections before it's time to leave.  

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pre-Registration Required - NDT MT I&II - Day 3
Deschutes N
Speaker: Trever Sprouse
This educational training course covers the Level I and II fundamentals of MT theory and practical application necessary for MT inspectors of chairlift parts and components. Each student will receive a textbook and lesson study guide which they will keep. Hands-on training exerc...

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Sunkid Conveyors (Operations & Maintenance)
Cascade C
Speaker: Dustin Flath
Sponsored By:
Doppelmayr USA, Inc.
The goal of this session is to go over the basic operation and maintenance procedures of Sunkid conveyors. As the typical backbone of the learning or tubing areas, the conveyors can often be overlooked and minimizing challenges and headaches on this equipment allows one to focus more on the  ...

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Risk Management Panel 1
Cascade HI
Speakers: David Byrd, Trish Walsh, Brad Stanford
Sponsored By:
MountainGuard
TBD

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Women of the Industry: It Takes Every Department to Make a Mountain Run
Cascade E
Speaker: Katrin Feraro
Panelist Speaker: Sabrina Straszewski, Carcie Chappell, Kaitlyn Burds, Maria Carnevale, Cindy Kirk
The ski industry thrives on the dedication and expertise of professionals across all departments. In this session, we’ll hear from women in the industry—spanning Slope Maintenance, HR, Lift Maintenance, Food & Beverage, Marketing...

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Digital Documentation: Managing Maintenance Documentation in a Digital World
Cascade D
Speaker: Ethan Howell
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Fasteners & Tourqing
Cascade F
Speaker: C.W. Craven
Sponsored By:
Doppelmayr USA, Inc.
Basic fasteners, their identification, and uses will be covered. Additionally we will cover the torquing of fasteners, the use of thread lockers and other related topics including anchor bolts.

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Cascade G
Speaker: Mike Lane
Sponsored By:
Doppelmayr USA, Inc.
In this rebranded little shop session, we will celebrate the good things we’ve seen over the past few years, some things probably considered bad, and some of the really tragic things, giving all of us an opportunity to take pride in what we do, learn some things and gain an understanding of...

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Risk Management Panel 2
Cascade HI
Speakers: David Byrd, Trish Walsh, Brad Stanford
Sponsored By:
MountainGuard
TBD

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Using Forest Management Residuals for On-site Heat and Power: Biomass CHP Technology, Case Studies, and Energy Modeling
Cascade C
Speakers: Andrew Haden, Ryan Gage, Roberto Morales
Like many ski resorts, Mt. Bachelor had expensive energy bills, sustainability goals, and an inherent interest in keeping their surrounding forests healthy and resilient to wildfire. Mt. Bachelor's new district thermal energy system scheduled for completion in 2025

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