Performance
Prep
DOWN Edition
3 days of on-snow performance coaching, video analysis and DOWN SKIS testing in Kaprun, Austria. For confident intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders who want to start the season ahead.
- 4-6 Dec 26
- Pre-season camp
- Dec
- Early-season snow
- 12
- Max riders per date
- 7:1
- Max rider-to-coach ratio
- DOWN
- Demo included
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.
- 01
- 3 Days of Coaching
- 02
- DOWN SKIS Demo
- 03
- Video Analysis
- 04
- Small Group, Max 12
- 05
- Technique Blueprint
- 06
- Early Season Edge
Full days on snow with two Snowbusters coaches, each with 20+ years of coaching. Everything is taught while riding.
Don't guess which ski you need. Test it. Ride several DOWN models on real snow, with a coach helping you work out which setup fits your riding.
Your runs filmed on the slope, with video feedback every evening. Know exactly what to fix before the real season starts.
Personalised coaching with a maximum 7:1 rider-to-coach ratio. Maximum feedback, real progression.
Leave with a personal technique report and a season blueprint: what to work on, and how, for the months ahead.
December snow on lift-access terrain: groomers, plus moguls and broken snow beside the piste. No touring, no avalanche terrain.
Other Dates
Dates & Pricing
- Dec€550
- Dec€550
Red Rider ← This Camp
Comfortable on blue and red runs and ready for some black. You want to close the gap to advanced terrain, build consistency and understand what's actually holding your riding back.
Black Rider ← This Camp
Technically confident on every piste and in mixed snow. You want to sharpen movement precision and edge control, build season fitness faster and test top-spec DOWN equipment in real mountain conditions.
Blue Rider — 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
- Edge timing, pressure control & stance refinement
- Carving on early-season groomers
- Movement patterns adapted from your video baseline
- Moguls and broken snow beside the piste
Video Analysis
- Your runs filmed on the slope
- Side-by-side comparison of your first and last day
- Coach feedback on your own footage
- Evening video sessions with technique review and Q&A
What You Take Home
- A personal technique report with specific corrections
- A season blueprint: what to train, and how
- Video of your own riding, first day to last
- Experience on several DOWN SKIS setups (skiers)
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.
Push Hard,
Ride Smart
Coached & Safe
We push hard but smart. Every session is calibrated to your baseline from Day 1 and the load builds progressively across the three days, with a safety briefing every day.
We ride lift-access terrain: groomers, plus the sides of the piste for moguls and broken snow. We stay out of avalanche terrain, so you need no avalanche equipment, and avalanche training is not part of this camp.
Travel and medical insurance is not included. Make sure your policy covers skiing and snowboarding.
Your Guides
Meet your guides
Accommodation & Logistics
Accommodation & Getting There
Accommodation and meals are not included in the price. We arrange your accommodation for you unless we agree otherwise.
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
- Expert on-snow ski and snowboard coaching, every day of the camp
- Small-group sessions with personalised attention (max 7:1 rider-to-coach 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
- Personal technique report and season blueprint on the last day
- Local mountain knowledge and tips for your season
- Safety briefings and best practice for riding on and beside the piste
- A community of like-minded winter sports enthusiasts
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
Accommodation and meals are not included in the price. We arrange your accommodation for you unless we agree otherwise. Ski pass and transport are not included.
Skis or snowboard
Rent or bring your own · DOWN demo skis to test
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
- Level: Piste Red to Black rider. Not sure what that means? Read our guide to rider levels.
- 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.
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Real gains. December snow. Small group, two coaches.