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With over 25 years of experience in resort development and action sports, I work with ski resorts to plan, design, and implement high-performance terrain parks, athlete development programs, and international competition venues for freestyle skiing and snowboarding. I bring a combination of relationship experience, innovation, and execution, partnering with resorts, athletes, and global brands to create environments that support athlete progression, deliver world-class events, and enhance the resort’s reputation and visitor experience.

 

Timeline

 

Highlights

  • Designed and built high-performance competition venues for X Games, Burton European Open, Dew Tour, Burton US Open, and international Slopestyle events for freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

  • Played a pivotal role in establishing Mammoth Mountain as a world-leading action sports destination, setting the global standard for terrain park innovation.

  • Created and scaled action sports ecosystems at 20+ premier resorts, including Aspen Snowmass, Northstar, and Vail, integrating terrain park design, athlete development pipelines, event programming, and operational excellence.

  • Developed terrain parks supporting Olympic, X Games, and World Cup medalists, including Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Danny Kass, Dusty Henricksen, and Kelly Clark.

  • Led strategic sponsorships, including a multi-million-dollar partnership with Monster Energy powering signature events, integrated marketing campaigns, and long-term brand activations driving resort revenue and global visibility.

  • Instrumental in creating Snowboarder Magazine Superpark and Powder Magazine Superpark at Mammoth, producing one of the most progressive and influential terrain parks in the world.

  • Leveraged media and industry networks to amplify resort visibility, attract global athletes, and generate exposure for events and brand partners, including Red Bull, Burton, DC, GoPro, and Chevrolet.

  • Hands-on snowcat operation, terrain shaping, and competition course construction across multiple international destinations, ensuring world-class park operations and athlete progression.

Josh Chauvet CV

Action Sports Program Development Leader
Global Resort Strategy | Elite Athlete Training Infrastructure | Terrain Park Design & Operations
Phone: 775-685-0250 | Email: jhchauvet@gmail.com | Portfolio:jhchauvet.com

Professional Summary

Resort development and action sports executive with 25+ years of experience transforming ski resorts into world-class destinations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding. Renowned for designing and scaling terrain parks, athlete development programs, and international competition venues that produce Olympic, X Games, and World Cup champions.

Expert in building cohesive, high-performance action sports ecosystems that seamlessly integrate infrastructure, training systems, signature events, and strategic brand partnerships. Combines hands-on snow sports expertise—including snowcat operations, precision terrain shaping, and elite competition course construction—with executive leadership in resort operations, marketing, and business strategy.

Proven track record of elevating resort profiles, accelerating athlete progression, and creating globally recognized action sports destinations that drive revenue, engagement, and innovation within the sport.

Professional Experience

Co-Owner | MRD Creative Agency – Reno, NV | 2018–Present

  • Founded a full-service marketing and branding agency delivering global and regional campaigns.

  • Developed multi-channel campaigns, digital marketing strategies, and event activations driving measurable growth and brand visibility.

  • Created data-driven marketing tools and dashboards for PistenBully and other clients to optimize operations and ROI.

  • Key clients include SCORE International, PistenBully, Integra Boost, and other regional and global brands.

Snow Park Technologies (SPT) | Resort Division Director & Co-Owner | 2012–2018, 2003–2006

  • Partnered with 20+ world-class resorts including Aspen, Vail, Northstar, Sun Valley, building high-performance terrain park systems and freestyle infrastructure that accelerated athlete progression, increased destination visits, and positioned resorts as leaders in action sports.

  • Designed, built, and helped execute internationally recognized events including X Games, Dew Tour, Burton U.S. Open, and European Open, creating progression-defining venues that elevated athlete performance and global sport awareness.

  • Built high-impact strategic partnerships with global brands including Red Bull, Burton, DC, GoPro, and Chevrolet, and helped launch SPT’s TV series Mountain Movers, generating resort revenue, national exposure, and international visibility.

  • Led innovation in terrain park systems, snowcat technology, and resort programming—transforming grooming precision, feature progression, and operational performance.

  • Built and evolved world-class Slopestyle venues in Japan and Europe, fueling market expansion, raising technical standards for riders, and driving global freestyle ski and snowboard progression.

  • Directed, hired, and trained elite snowcat operators, terrain feature fabrication crews, and park build teams worldwide, delivering world-class day-to-day terrain park operations, competition-ready venues, and seamless 24/7 action sports experiences.

  • Delivered complete destination strategies, integrating terrain park design, competition venues, and immersive 24-hour resort activations including nightlife, concerts, art installations, and event programming.

Mammoth Mountain Resort | Action Sports Director & Brand Manager | 1997–2003, 2010–2012

  • Transformed Mammoth Mountain into a globally recognized epicenter of freestyle skiing and snowboarding, building elite terrain park systems and athlete development pipelines from the ground up.

  • Designed and led elite athlete programs and sponsorship platforms, including a multi-million-dollar partnership with Monster Energy powering signature events, integrated campaigns, and brand activations driving resort revenue and global visibility.

  • Built and managed progression-defining terrain parks supporting Olympic, X Games, and World Cup champions including Shaun White, Chloe Kim, Danny Kass, Dusty Henricksen, and Kelly Clark.

  • Instrumental in creating Superpark at Mammoth, combining Snowboarder Magazine and Powder Magazine Superparks to establish one of the most progressive terrain environments globally.

  • Managed snowcat operations, precision feature construction, and terrain park safety systems, powering 24-hour, world-class park operations that advanced athlete performance and highlighted elite freestyle ski and snowboard programming.

  • Built and scaled the terrain park program from concept to a world-renowned destination, fostering elite athlete development and attracting global events and media attention.

International Consulting & Snowcat Advisory

  • Advised leading snowcat manufacturers on terrain park-specific functionality, elevating freestyle ski and snowboard operations at elite resorts worldwide.

  • Worked extensively in Japan and Europe, designing and constructing Slopestyle and terrain park infrastructure for international competitions.

  • Designed and delivered professional training programs for park builders and operators through the online Pro Academy and hands-on international workshops.

  • Co-developed the groundbreaking event-specific terrain park snowcat, the “Park Bully”, transforming feature construction efficiency and precision.

  • Implemented advanced operational dashboards to streamline builds, optimize terrain shaping, and maximize park performance at world-class events.

Creating World-Class Action Sports Destinations

I collaborate with resorts to design and build high-performance action sports ecosystems that seamlessly combine infrastructure, athlete development, events, and operations:

Terrain & Infrastructure

  • Craft progression-based terrain from beginner to elite levels

  • Build Slopestyle, Big Air, and competition-ready freestyle venues

  • Develop dedicated training zones and long-term infrastructure strategies

Athlete Development

  • Establish pipelines for Olympic, X Games, and World Cup-level athletes

  • Design structured training programs supporting local and international talent

  • Implement performance tracking and long-term progression planning

Events & Global Exposure

  • Produce signature competitions, camps, and athlete showcases that attract global attention

  • Build strategic brand partnerships with Red Bull, Monster Energy, GoPro, and Chevrolet

  • Activate integrated marketing campaigns and long-term promotional initiatives

Operations & Resort Integration

  • Hire, train, and manage snowcat operators, park staff, and feature fabrication crews

  • Maintain 24/7 world-class terrain park operations, ensuring athlete safety and performance

  • Align terrain parks with broader resort experiences, events, and activations

International Expertise

  • Hands-on design and build of Slopestyle and terrain park infrastructure in Japan and Europe

  • Advise snowcat manufacturers on terrain-specific machine optimization and develop operator training programs

How I Can Potentially Enhance Beidahu

I can help Beidahu explore opportunities to become a world-class action sports destination, offering expertise in:

  • Strategic action sports program planning and infrastructure development to elevate terrain parks and competition venues

  • Athlete development pathways and high-performance training environments that attract and nurture top freestyle ski and snowboard talent

  • Signature events, brand partnerships, and integrated marketing campaigns to increase global visibility and resort engagement

  • Hands-on guidance for terrain park construction, snowcat operations, and event execution, ensuring operational excellence

  • Long-term planning for immersive resort activations that engage athletes, fans, and media while strengthening Beidahu’s international reputation

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