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\- 1st in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (17th in World Ranking)  
\- Residence: Hokkaido  
\- English level: Conversational

I was born in Osaka but currently live in Hokkaido. I've been skiing for 25 years now!

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- Skier - 1st in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (17th in World Ranking) - Residence: Hokkaido - English level: Conversational I was born in Osaka but currently live in Hokkaido. I've been skiing for 25.

Taisuke Kusunoki,  . 8 trips offered

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Ride the deep and mysterious forests of Hokkaido with me, a professional Freeride World Tour skier.

I am ranked first in Japan, and seventeenth in the world. With Hokkaido as my base, I know the secret powder points of the region.

Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan that lies at the northernmost point of the country. The geography of the island fits perfectly into a weather pattern that brings an abundance of white powder. Some areas even receive between 14-18 meters of snowfall each year.

Hokkaido has a reputation for deep powder skiing. And with the island being sparsely populated, it has a deeper rural feeling. Less tracks, more wilderness. Less noise, more solitude.

There are dozens of ski resorts in Hokkaido that are close together. Rusutsu is a haven for deep powder snow, with annual falls of 14 meters. It is home to some of the greatest tree skiing in the world.

The resort of Niseko is one of Japan’s most international, receiving constant snow and home to quality runs. Or the Asahidake resort which contains the highest mountain in Hokkaido, keeping the snow very cool. Mount Asahi is a stratovolcano, which last erupted in 1739, and rises to 2,291 meters.

So take advantage of this opportunity and join me in the sublime Japanese mountains of Hokkaido.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place on a 1+day skiing adventure with world-class skier Taisuke Kusunoki in the mountains of Hokkaido.**

Grab this unique opportunity to ski with Taisuke Kusunoki, Japan’s top ranked Freeride World Tour athlete, and explore the stunning slopes of Hokkaido.

1+day skiing in Hokkaido with the top male FWT skier in Japan. Ski with an Athlete trip. Certified guide

1+day skiing in Hokkaido with the top male FWT skier in Japan

Explore the valley of Hakuba in the Japanese Alps, home to a large collection of resorts, with me, Taisuke, a professional Freeride World Tour skier.

I am currently ranked the number one Freeride World Tour skier in Japan, as well as being in the top 20 in the world. I know the slopes of Hakuba well, and have gotten to discover the great rides that its mountains hold.

Located in central Japan in the prefecture of Nagano, its impressive highlands present natural beauty, where its snow-covered mountains receive international attention. The amazing alpine landscapes are home to soaring summits above 3,000 meters.

The 11 skiing resorts of Hakuba offer a wide range of slopes with great balance of difficulty. Approximately 30% are suitable for beginners, 30% for intermediates and 30% for advanced skiers.

There is an abundance of long, well-groomed runs scattered across the resorts, as well as a few bundles of tree skiing opportunities. What’s more, Hakuba receives a heap of fresh snow, approximately 11-13 meters each season.

Some of the resorts include Happo One, possibly the most popular with plenty of vertical and sleep slopes, as well as many long well-groomed runs.

Iwatake is home to lovely wide runs that are great for both beginners and intermediates, and gives breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding landscape.

Cortina is the standout choice for those seeking fresh powder snow and tree skiing runs, in addition to having steeper slopes than the rest of Hakuba.

This unique opportunity is open to everyone with a basic skiing level, i.e. able to connect turns, safely descend intermediate slopes on your own.

So experience the unique chance to ski with one of the world’s best freeriders, and enjoy the Japanese mountainside.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place in the northern Japanese Alps with a unique 1+day skiing session with Japan’s top freeride skier.**

Take a unique 1+day skiing session with Japan’s number one male freerider, Taisuke Kusunoki, and explore the wild Japanese mountains of Hakuba.

1+day skiing in Hakuba with the top male FWT skier in Japan. Ski with an Athlete trip. Certified guide

1+day skiing in Hakuba with the top male FWT skier in Japan

Join me, Taisuke Kusunoki, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, in the valley of Hakuba, home to a great collection of ski resorts in the Japanese Alps.

I am ranked number one in Japan, and number 17 in the world. And with my knowledge of the area, I have discovered the great runs of the picturesque mountains.

Lying in central Japan in the prefecture of Nagano, the valley of Hakuba is home to impressive highlands, where its snow-covered mountains receive international attention. The amazing alpine landscapes are home to soaring summits above 3,000 meters.

The 11 skiing resorts of Hakuba offer a great variety of runs. Around a third is suitable for beginners, another third for intermediates and a final third for advanced skiers.

The region receives great heaps of snow, even 11-13 meters of snowfall in some places. This creates wonderful long and well-groomed runs that zig-zag across the valley.

The ski resorts of Happo and Goryu are areas that I know intimately.so I can show you around the best and hidden runs that they have to offer. And I can also take you to famous spots that have been filmed and photographed in many freeriding magazines and films.

And when the snow falls and clouds hang low, under low visibility, we can try out the bundle of tree runs that are scattered across the mountainside.

Happo One, arguably the most popular resort in the region, has plenty of vertical and sleep slopes, as well as many long well-groomed runs.

Goryu offers a more peaceful and family friendly atmosphere, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.

This unique opportunity is open to everyone with a basic skiing level. So if you can connect turns and safely descend intermediate slopes on your own, then join us.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place in the Japanese Alps with one of the world’s best, and Japan’s top freerider, during a half-day session.**

Explore the spectacular Japanese Alps as a group with Japan’s number one male freerider, Taisuke Kusunoki, on an action-packed half-day session.

Half-day skiing in Hakuba with the top male FWT skier in Japan. 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

Half-day skiing in Hakuba with the top male FWT skier in Japan

Ski in the mysterious forested mountains of Hokkaido with me, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, on an action-packed half-day group trip.

I am currently ranked the number one Freeride World Tour skier in Japan, as well as being in the top 20 in the world. And with the Hokkaido mountains as my base, I intimately know its slopes. My experience means that I have discovered the secret powder points of the region.

Located in the extreme north of Japan, Hokkaido is the second largest island in the country. And its geography results in receiving plenty of white powder. In fact, some areas can even experience between 14-18 meters of snowfall each year.

The large gifts of deep powder that Hokkaido receives has influenced its growing reputation as a prime skiing destination. And with the region’s population being scattered across the mountainside, visitors feel a stronger sense of wilderness.

The island of Hokkaido is home to a large collection of ski resorts. These include Rusutsu, a haven for deep powder snow, with annual falls of 14 meters. It is home to some of the greatest tree skiing in the world.

The resort of Niseko, which is one of Japan’s most international resorts, experiences constant snow and provides sublime runs. The Asahidake resort, which contains the highest mountain in Hokkaido, also offers great runs surrounded by spectacular scenery.

Mount Asahi is a stratovolcano, which last erupted in 1739, and rises to 2,291 meters. With the slopes so high, it keeps the snow cool, which provides great quality runs.

So take advantage of this opportunity to ski with a pro, and join me in the wild Japanese mountains of Hokkaido on a half-day group trip.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place in the majestic Japanese mountains on a half-day group trip and explore the resorts of Hokkaido.**

Explore the wonderful and wild slopes of Hokkaido with Taisuke Kusunoki, Japan’s number one male freeride skier, on a half-day adventure.

Half-day skiing in Hokkaido with the top male FWT skier in Japan. 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

Half-day skiing in Hokkaido with the top male FWT skier in Japan

Explore the mysterious forested mountains of Hokkaido with me, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, on a group trip.

I am the top-ranked Freeride World Tour skier in Japan, and in the world’s top 20. I intimately know the mountains of Hokkaido, which are my base, and in the process have discovered the secret powder points of the region.

Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan and is located in the extreme north of the country. The geography of the island is home to a weather pattern that brings an abundance of white powder to its slopes. Some areas even experience 14-18 meters of snowfall each year.

The deep powder that falls on Hokkaido has cultivated a prime reputation as a world-class, international resort. And as the island is sparsely populated, it presents a stronger rural feel. This produces less noise and more solitude, less snow tracks and more wilderness.

The island of Hokkaido is home to a bundle of ski resorts. These include Rusutsu, a haven for deep powder snow, with annual falls of 14 meters. It is home to some of the greatest tree skiing in the world.

The resort of Niseko, which is one of Japan’s most international resorts, experiences constant snow and provides sublime runs. The Asahidake resort, which contains the highest mountain in Hokkaido, also offers great runs surrounded by spectacular scenery. Mount Asahi is a stratovolcano, which last erupted in 1739, and rises to 2,291 meters. With the slopes so high, it keeps the snow cool, which provides great quality runs.

So take advantage of this opportunity and join me on a group trip in the wild Japanese mountains of Hokkaido.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place within a group as we ski the mountains of Hokkaido on a 1-day trip.**

Experience the wild slopes of Hokkaido with Japan’s number one male freeride skier, Taisuke Kusunoki, on a 1-day adventure.

Ski in Hokkaido for a day with the top male FWT skier in Japan. 1-day trip. Certified guide

Ski in Hokkaido for a day with the top male FWT skier in Japan

Join me, Taisuke Kusunoki, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, in the valley of Hakuba, home to a great collection of ski resorts in the Japanese Alps.

I am currently ranked number one in Japan, and number 17 in the world.

With my knowledge of the area, I have gotten to discover the great runs that are found in the mountains.

Located in the prefecture of Nagano, in central Japan, Hakuba is synonymous with impressive highlands, where its snow-covered mountains are a focus of international attention. The amazing alpine landscapes are home to soaring summits above 3,000 meters.

The 11 skiing resorts of Hakuba offer a wide range of runs of balanced difficulty. Approximately one third is suitable for beginners, one third for intermediates and a final third for advanced skiers.

There is an abundance of long, well-groomed runs scattered across the resorts, as well as a few bundles of tree skiing opportunities. Even better, Hakuba receives a heap of fresh snow, approximately 11-13 meters, each and every season.

I know the alpine areas of Happo and Goryu ski resorts very well. Here I can take you to the famous spots which have been filmed and photographed in many freeriding magazines and films.

And when the snow falls and clouds hang low, under low visibility, I can take you on tree runs.

Happo One, arguably the most popular resort in the region, has plenty of vertical and sleep slopes, as well as many long well-groomed runs.

Goryu offers a more peaceful and family friendly atmosphere, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.

This unique opportunity is open to everyone with a basic skiing level, i.e. able to connect turns, safely descend intermediate slopes on your own.

So take advantage of this unique opportunity and join a group to ski with one of the world’s best freeriders, and enjoy the Japanese mountainside.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place in the northern Japanese Alps with Japan’s top freeride skier during a full-day session.**

Join a group in the spectacular Japanese Alps with Japan’s number one male freerider, Taisuke Kusunoki, on a thrilling full-day session.

Ski in Hakuba for a day with the top male FWT skier in Japan. 1-day trip. Certified guide

Ski in Hakuba for a day with the top male FWT skier in Japan

The valley of Hakuba contains a great collection of ski resorts in the Japanese Alps.

Join me, Taisuke Kusunoki, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, who is currently ranked number one in Japan, and number 17 in the world.

With my knowledge of the area, I have gotten to discover the great runs that are held by the mountains.

Located in the prefecture of Nagano, in central Japan, Hakuba is synonymous with impressive highlands, where its snow-covered mountains are a focus of international attention. The amazing alpine landscapes are home to soaring summits above 3,000 meters.

The 11 skiing resorts of Hakuba offer a wide range of runs of balanced difficulty. Approximately one third is suitable for beginners, one third for intermediates and a final third for advanced skiers.

There is an abundance of long, well-groomed runs scattered across the resorts, as well as a few bundles of tree skiing opportunities. Even better, Hakuba receives a heap of fresh snow, approximately 11-13 meters, each and every season.

Some of the resorts include Happo One, arguably the most popular resort in the region, has plenty of vertical and sleep slopes, as well as many long well-groomed runs.

Iwatake is home to lovely wide runs that are great for both beginners and intermediates, and gives breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding landscape.

Cortina is the capital choice for skiers seeking fresh powder snow and tree skiing runs, in addition to having steeper slopes than the rest of Hakuba.

This unique opportunity is open to everyone with a basic skiing level, i.e. able to connect turns, safely descend intermediate slopes on your own.

So experience the unique chance to ski for half a day with one of the world’s best freeriders, and enjoy the Japanese mountainside. 

**Get in touch now to reserve your place in the northern Japanese Alps with Japan’s top freeride skier during a half-day session.**

Explore the spectacular Japanese Alps with Japan’s number one male freerider, Taisuke Kusunoki, on a thrilling half-day session.

Skiing in Hakuba with the top male FWT skier in Japan (half-day). 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

Skiing in Hakuba with the top male FWT skier in Japan (half-day)

Experience the mysterious forested slopes of Hokkaido with me, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, on a half-day skiing trip.

I am ranked seventeenth in the world, and first in Japan. I intimately know the mountains of Hokkaido, which I use as my base, and have discovered the secret powder points of the region.

Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan that is located in the northernmost point of the country. The geography of the island ideally lies within a weather pattern that brings an abundance of white powder. Some areas even hold approximately 14-18 meters of snowfall each year.

The deep powder that flurries down on Hokkaido has made its reputation as a world-class resort. And with the island being sparsely populated, it holds a stronger rural environment. Less tracks and deeper wilderness. Less noise and greater solitude.

The island of Hokkaido is home to a collection of ski resorts in close proximity. Such as Rusutsu, a haven for deep powder snow, with annual falls of 14 meters. It is home to some of the greatest tree skiing in the world.

Or the resort of Niseko, which is one of Japan’s most international resorts, receiving constant snow and home to quality runs. Or the Asahidake resort which contains the highest mountain in Hokkaido. Mount Asahi is a stratovolcano, which last erupted in 1739, and rises to 2,291 meters. With the slopes so high, it keeps the snow cool, which provides great quality runs.

So take advantage of this opportunity and join me in the sublime Japanese mountains of Hokkaido.

**Get in touch now to reserve your place in the mountainous region of Hokkaido and ski with Japan’s number one freeride skier on a half-day trip.**

Ride the great mountains of Hokkaido with Japan’s number one Freeride Tour skier Taisuke Kusunoki, a unique opportunity on stunning slopes.

Taisuke

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