That's right! In 2024 Shredder Corp is returning to Big Sky Resort in Montana, the location of the inaugural Shredder Corp Annual Corporate Retreat back in 2019. The state, named after 49ers superstar Joe Montana, is home to some of the most gorgeous mountains around as well as Grizzly Bears, Moose, Bison, and Prairie Dogs. Big Sky Resort boasts an impressive 5,800 acres of skiing and 250+ runs. Also, opening in December of 2023 just in time for the retreat, the new and improved Lone Peak Tram travels to the top of Lone Mountain providing challenging and dynamic terrain, a stunning viewpoint, and a spectacular ride. Get ready for a week of skiing and fun in Big Sky that could never top the original retreat no matter how hard we try!

Coinciding with Shredder Corp's 100th Anniversary, employees can expect an exciting and jam-packed week! Here are some events and activities to look forward to:

• Opening Ceremony

• Skiing at Big Sky Resort & Bridger Bowl

• Après Ski

• Theme Night

• Karaoke

• Closing Ceremony

A comprehensive, minute-by-minute itinerary will be provided to all attending Shredder Corp employees. The countdown to Montana starts now!

Hope you packed your swimmies! Shredder Corp may or may not have called in a favor from some connections at the World Meteorological Organization to treat our employees to a record breaking snowstorm during the snowiest season in the recorded history of Lake Tahoe, California. Employees were provided luxury accommodations nestled in the secluded and upscale neighborhood of Dollar Point and treated to endless powder days after years of snowless retreats and bluebird days. Nearly all employees had to leave the retreat in order to get home safely and avoid potentially getting trapped in Tahoe, and we think that's pretty cool. Safe travel was a major concern at virtually every point of this trip, from navigating roads with zero visibility, around closed snowy passes, and sometimes just unknowingly driving on the wrong side of the road. You complained about no snow for 4 years straight, what did you think was going to happen?

While we couldn't possibly share all the retreat highlights for logistical and legal reasons, here are a few memories and moments shouted out by Shredder Corp employees:

• "My manager made me spend $287 on tire chains and threatened he would swerve the rental truck off the road if I didn't put my credit card down. I filed a complaint with HR as soon as I had Wi-Fi. Still haven't heard anything about it and my manager got a promotion and a raise." - Kristoff T., IT Department

• "Pretty sure one of the interns got baptized in the lake. Very weird vibes." - Carol C., Legal Department

• "Have never before, and will never again, ski so much fresh snow." - Jerome H., Marketing Department

• "Corporate totally cheaped out on employee awards this year, or maybe they just completely forgot, and everyone got rocks instead." - Gary X., Middle Management

• "Tanta nieve. Nieves interminables hasta donde alcanza la vista. Tan mucho hermosa que lloro." - Manuel H., Maintenance Department

• "Apparently Shredder Corp printed a whole bunch of weird magazines that were circulating the whole trip." - Don B., IT Department

• "An intern everyone kept calling Cheeks or Cheese or something crushed '3 AM' by Matchbox Twenty at karaoke. Let's just say I was very impressed. I couldn't take my eyes off Cheeks." - Big D., CAO

• "I was there for all of 5 minutes before I had to go home because of the weather. I'll be back next year for sure!" - Rossi M., IT Department

There's Gold In Them There Hills! This year, Shredder Corp dropped its employees into the historic former mining town of Telluride, Colorado. Employees were once again treated to ski-in ski-out accommodations, this time in the form of super spacious condos in Mountain Village at the base of the Coonskin Lift 7. Telluride Ski Resort boasted some serious vertical and technical terrain, not to mention the retreat coinciding with a stretch of beautiful bluebird days. And when the lifts stopped spinning, the fun was just beginning. With no shortage of bars, restaurants, and event spaces packed into the one square mile mountain town of Telluride, Shredder Corp employees were spotted bouncing from one spot to the next. This was truly a trip for employees to never forget, but hopefully they didn't have too much fun to remember (nudge nudge, wink wink)!

While we couldn't possibly share all the retreat highlights for logistical and legal reasons, here are a few memories and moments shouted out by Shredder Corp employees:

• "Random guy named Dylan showed up at our condo with beer kegs and said to call him day or night if we need anything at all, then he repeated 'anything' and winked at us." - Irina B., Purchasing Department

• "The Telluride Transfer Warehouse was THE place to be this year. From Couch Porch playing original tunes to DJ Lina Vibes bringing the heat, the music was incredible." - Ian M., Synergy Department

• "Shared hot tube? Pass." - Branson D., Maintenance Department

• "Someone tried to turn this trip into a bachelor party, right?" - Kevin J., Accounting Department

• "Shredder Corp rented out a local bar, gave us control of all the music, and even let us close the bar out by recreating the scene from Dirty Dancing and carrying Ian out the door." - Crystal M., HR Department

• "I heard some low-level employee punched an exec in the eye at the Transfer Warehouse. So punk rock man. Waaaahh." - Derrick

• "Cabin in the Sky. Enough said." - Jody M., Management

In the midst of the Great Covid Boom of 2020, the annual retreat went off without a hitch because let's face it, Shredder Corp and it's employees are invincible. Shredder Corp took the workforce out to Utah, land of anti-vaxxers, limited health and safety restrictions, and polygamy. With luxury lodging in the heart of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Shredder Corp employees were treated to an almost overwhelming smorgasbord of ski resorts to choose from. Employees took full advantage skiing at Brighton, Solitude, Snowbird, and Alta (no boarders allowed!). Surely, this retreat will go down as a favorite for many Shredder Corp employees.

While we couldn't possibly share all the retreat highlights for logistical and legal reasons, here are a few memories and moments shouted out by Shredder Corp employees:

• "This was the first year they allowed office pets to come on the trip. How fun!" - Kristina W., Sales Department

• "Saw a homeless guy fall head first into a trashcan at the airport and it was the funniest thing I've seen in a long time." - Archibald B., COO

• "The spa package offered to employees this year was to die for. Unlimited hot tube and sauna access. Although the hot tube was a little scummy by the end..." - Garrett A., Customer Service Department

• "We smuggled illegal alcohol over state lines!" - Anonymous Employee

• "Woof woof woof!" - Mackey, Office Pet

• "I was in the car on the way to the resort with a couple of guys who were listening to 'Not' by Big Thief. They were banging their heads, doing air guitar solos, and paying such little attention that they nearly drove off a cliff. I was certain I was going to die. I expressed my concern and they just turned the music louder. Filed an HR complaint the next day. Still haven't heard anything." - Dave R., Customer Service Department

• "This year's retreat low key sucked, to be honest." - Stacy S., Management

• "No one even got Covid from a gas station." - Sharon S., Public Relations Department

Right before the the Great Covid Boom of 2020, Shredder Corp took on the famed and historic ski town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Following the deepest January in resort history and preceding the deepest February in resort history, employees were treated to a week of unseasonably hot temps, no fresh snow, and endless good vibes. Shredder Corp put it's employees' money where their mouths were, and doubled down on elite ski-in ski-out lodging in Teton Village located just above the Moose Creek Quad Chairlift, giving employees access to dangerously technical skiing in terribly poor conditions. We think it's safe to say that Shredder Corp knocked this one out of the park.

While we couldn't possibly share all the retreat highlights for logistical and legal reasons, here are a few memories and moments shouted out by Shredder Corp employees:

• "Every employee arrived at the airport at the same exact time and was treated to mimosas and puppies. No joke. You rock for organizing that Shredder Corp." - Darrell S., Security Department

• "Basically skied over grass, rocks, and dirt for a week. Totally trashed my skis." - Thomas T., Finance Department

• "Got so loose at the Mangy Moose. Amoramora changed my life." - Branson D., Maintenance Department

• "Heard that someone threw too many logs in the fireplace, then slept on the hearth and nearly died when all the flaming logs rolled out." - James J., Accounting Department

• "Saw a dog emerge from the woods and named him Todd Snow, King of the Great White Norff. Or maybe it was all just a dream..." - Matthew B., Marketing Department

• "Bought a dozen full price sweater vests from Stio. Can't wait to wear 'em back in the office." - Jonathan Y., Finance Department

• "Chiefs won the Superbowl while we were out there. Nearly Tomahawk Chopped my arm off." - Matthew P., Innovation Department

The inaugural Shredder Corp Annual Corporate Retreat in Big Sky, Montana was an overwhelming success! The inaugural retreat saw Shredder Corp employees enjoying a light dusting of snow each day. While some employees were new to this kind of "out west" skiing, others were seasoned vets and wasted no time getting their feet frosty. Accommodations and amenities were top notch. Ski-in ski-out lodging found employees right in the heart of Moonlight Basin. This success and memories of this trip could never be topped nor recreated and attempting to do so could not only prove to be a big mistake, but potentially even the downfall of Shredder Corp!

While we couldn't possibly share all the retreat highlights for logistical and legal reasons, here are a few memories and moments shouted out by Shredder Corp employees:

• "The all you can eat BBQ spread at Riverhouse BBQ was unforgettable! Totally worth the meat sweats!" - Deborah H., Accounting Department

• "To this day, might be the best hot tube experience of any Shredder Corp retreat!" - Douglas E., Accounting Department

• "Took a couple of guys to the top of Lone Peak in the middle of a snow squall and watched them cry. Some of them attempted to skid down the mountain on their bums but most of them just tumbled all the way down." - Kerry D., IT Department

• "I heard a rumor some employees met Lance Bass in a hot tube. So jealous!" - Steven W., Sales Department

• "The Lapp brothers served raw tater tots and got everyone sick! Those guys stink! Can we get them fired for this?" - Jared D., IT Department

• "Someone said that guy Jack from the Insurance Department got stuck in a tree well and almost died. Gnarly!" - Derrick

• "A couple of coworkers and I accidentally overflowed a hot tube and had to refill it with pots and pans full of shower water. Talk about silly!" - Janis G., Cafeteria