Performance
Prep
DOWN Edition
3 days of pre-season coaching, video analysis and DOWN Skis testing on lift-access Austrian terrain — get your technique season-ready before the first big snowfall.
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December 2026
4 – 6 Dec 2026
Kaprun
€550 per person
11 – 13 Dec 2026
Kaprun
€550 per person
Performance Prep – DOWN Edition is a 3-day on-snow camp that gets intermediate and advanced riders technically sharp and riding-fit before the season gets serious. Three full days of coaching, video analysis and a personal technique plan, with the DOWN SKIS demo included.
Forget uphill touring and classroom sessions: everything is taught while riding. With lift access to groomers, moguls and broken snow beside the piste, you work with Snowbusters coaches on movement patterns, edge timing and body alignment on skis or snowboard, then see the difference on video each evening.
Don't guess which ski you need. Test it. Skiers ride several DOWN SKIS models across the camp, with a coach helping you understand which setup fits your riding. It's the perfect warm-up for Snowbusters' freeride and ski touring trips.
- Location
- Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Fieberbrunn-Leogang, Kaprun-Zell am See
- Difficulty
- Intermediate, Advanced
- Guides
- Jany Novotny, Adam Pernikar
Intermediate
Comfortable on blue and red runs and ready for some black. You want to fine-tune your technique and build consistency before the freeride and touring season.
Advanced
Technically confident on every piste and in mixed snow. You want sharper edge control, carving precision and the chance to test top-spec DOWN gear in real mountain conditions.
Keen Beginners — Not Yet
This is a performance camp, not a learn-to-ski course. You should be comfortable on blue, red and some black slopes and fit enough for 4–6 hours of riding a day.
On-snow coaching tailored to your level and goals
Hands-on demos of the newest DOWN SKIS and Original+ gear
Technique, edge control and carving, from groomers to moguls
Small groups for personalised attention and fast progress
Evening sessions with video feedback and gear tuning tips
The perfect warm-up for your freeride and ski touring trips
On-Snow Coaching
- Technique, edge control and carving mastery
- Lift-access terrain: groomers, moguls and broken snow
- Coaching tailored to your level and goals
- Small groups, max 7:1 ratio
Video Analysis
- Your runs filmed on the slope
- Evening video feedback sessions
- Personalised feedback on your technique
- Technique review and Q&A
DOWN Skis Demo
- Test multiple DOWN SKIS models
- Hands-on demos of Original+ equipment
- Gear tuning tips in evening sessions
- Find your perfect setup before the season
Wake Up Your Legs, Set Your Blueprint
We go straight onto the snow. After a quick intro and DOWN demo fitting, warm-up runs switch your body back into ski mode while coaches film every rider and establish your personal movement baseline. Evening video review and goal-setting.
Drill the Patterns, Load the Movements
Full snow day. The morning focuses on the technique areas identified on Day 1. The afternoon builds strength and fatigue resistance through structured repetition sets on steeper terrain, moguls and broken snow, filmed throughout. Second DOWN ski model to test.
Apply Everything, Leave Ready
Day 3 is about application under pressure. Free-ski sets alternate with coached runs, putting everything together on your final DOWN model or your favourite. In the afternoon every rider gets a personal technique report and season blueprint.
Your Guides
Meet your guides
Accommodation & Logistics
Everything Sorted
Accommodation
- Standard hotels: convenient lodging with traditional amenities
- Traditional Gasthäuser: authentic Austrian hospitality in a charming setting
- Self-catering apartments: independent living spaces with kitchen facilities for flexible stays
- Price range: options from luxury facilities to budget-friendly accommodation
- Full-pension hotels: all-inclusive meal packages with no hassle after skiing
- Self-catering apartments: prepare your own meals on your schedule — perfect for budget travellers or dietary needs
- Austrian restaurants: traditional Alpine cuisine like schnitzel, Käsespätzle and apple strudel
Getting There
- Airport arrivals: fly into Munich or Salzburg
- Rental car: the most economical and flexible option, letting you explore at your own pace
- Hotel shuttles: direct service to the slopes from some hotels, at premium prices
- Assistance available: we’ll help you pick the best transport option for your budget and convenience
What’s Included
Everything in the Package
- 3 full days of expert on-snow ski and snowboard coaching
- Small-group sessions with personalised attention (max 7:1 ratio)
- Hands-on demos of the latest DOWN SKIS and Original+ equipment
- Video analysis and personalised feedback on your technique
- Evening sessions for gear tuning, technique review and Q&A
- Local mountain knowledge and tips for your season
- Support and guidance from professional Snowbusters coaches
- A community of like-minded winter sports enthusiasts
- Safety briefings and best practice for riding on and beside the piste
Not included
- Flights to/from Salzburg or Munich
- Local transportation
- Ski pass
- Personal ski/snowboard equipment rental
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Skis or snowboard
Rent or bring your own
Ski or snowboard boots
Properly fitted
Poles
For skiers
Helmet *
Mandatory for safety
Ski or snowboard clothing
Goggles
With the right lens for conditions
Sunglasses
For sunny days
- Location: we plan to ride in Kaprun. If there is enough snow, the camp may move to Hinterglemm. The exact location depends on snow conditions.
- No off-piste or avalanche terrain. You don't need avalanche equipment, and avalanche training is not part of this camp.
- Snowboarders are welcome for the full coaching and video programme. Demo gear is currently skis only; we are working on adding snowboard demos.
- Accommodation is not included in the price. We arrange it for you unless we agree otherwise.
- Minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum isn’t reached, we will offer a different trip or course of the same or higher value, or issue a full refund.
- Open to skiers and snowboarders aged 15+.
- Expect full days on the slopes: 4–6 hours of riding daily.
Try Before You Buy
Don't guess which ski you need. Test it.
Ride multiple DOWN SKIS models in real mountain conditions, with a Snowbusters coach helping you understand which setup fits your riding.
- ✓Ski and test multiple DOWN SKIS models
- ✓Hands-on demos of Original+ equipment
- ✓Gear tuning tips from Snowbusters coaches
DOWN Ski Demo included
Hands-on demos of the newest DOWN SKIS and Original+ gear are included in the camp, so you can find your perfect setup before the season heats up. Demo gear is currently skis only; we are working on adding snowboard demos.