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\- 2nd in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (60th in World Ranking)  
\- Residence: Born in Sapporo, currently based in Revelstoke, Canada  
\- English level: Fluent

I was born in the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan and currently reside in Revelstoke, BC in Canada. I am a member of the Freeride World Tour and now ranked 2nd in Japan.

Here are the results of my most recent competitions:  
Kiroro Powder Ride (2015) - 1st  
Japan Freeride Open (2016) - 1st  
FWQ Hakuba (2017) \*\*\* - 1st  
FWT Kicking Horse 2 (2017) - 10th

If you like extreme skiing and have an interest in exploring backcountry skiing, I would love to have fun riding together!

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- Skier - 2nd in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (60th in World Ranking) - Residence: Born in Sapporo, currently based in Revelstoke, Canada - English level: Fluent I was born in the city of Sapporo.

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##### Find out why Japan hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and ski with an FWT skier in Hakuba! The incredible resorts of the northern Japanese Alps are a great place to share a fun experience skiing next to the world’s 60th-ranked skier!

Japan is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, with cultural enrichment at every turn and fascinating scenery to accompany its tourists. The mountainous region on its main island, Honshu, is just as well known for its impressive skiing prowess. The mountain village of Hakuba has Olympic-caliber runs and resorts that can turn a great trip into the trip of a lifetime. This is where you (and I) come in!

I need a partner in crime to take on the epic slopes and slides of this fantastic town. Please join me in a day or more of unforgettable skiing across Hakuba. I am a Freeride World Tour skier currently ranked second in all of Japan and 60th in the world, so I will make sure you have a fun and satisfying time while you’re out on the mountain.

Hakuba is one of my favorite places to ski because the snow is some of the best in the world. It is light and dry, the kind of mesmerizing powder that can haunt your dreams long after you leave the island. The snowfall is equally generous, so you never have to worry about running out of it, even after a day or two of skiing.

I’m no instructor, but I’m more than happy to share some of the trade secrets I’ve discovered from years on the professional circuit. We will be within the boundaries of the resort the entire time, so I can fill you in on what lines and runs I select and why. Our time together will be an absolute blast!

This program is suited for intermediate-level skiers and above who are capable and willing to assess their own abilities on the slopes. You should have a moderate fitness level in the least, prepared for a few days of serious skiing with a real powder hound.

**Book this program NOW and ski with a FWT professional on the high-quality Hakuba runs that boast some of the best routes in all of Japan and – dare I say – the world!**

Contact me upon booking to establish a meeting point.

Ski alongside FWT skier Yu Sasaki and have a great day - or more - skiing with a professional in the gorgeous setting of Hakuba and its high-quality runs on the island of Honshu in Japan.

1+ Day Skiing in Hakuba with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki. Ski with an Athlete trip. Certified guide

https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-ski-with-fwq-skier-ayako-kuroda-in-hakuba-private/

1+ Day Skiing in Hakuba with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki

### For this private trip, you will get to enjoy one or more days skiing on the slopes of Hokkaido's collection of resorts with a freeride world tour skier.

I am the **second ranked FWT skier in Japan** and the **sixtieth ranked FWT skier in the world**.

Very experienced and passionate about skiing, I always enjoy being able to share that joy of the sport with those who enjoy it as well. Along with the enjoyment, I am also happy to share tips and advice on skiing as well.

Filled with deep, fresh and world class powder, the available slopes in **Hokkaido** are wonderful. And because of the experience I have on those slopes, I will do my best to help you enjoy them as much as possible.

**Definitely a unique experience, I believe the chance to ski with a professional gives skiers an opportunity to pick up on things they might not have known to look for. You will get to see how a pro conducts themselves, and see what they do and why. To experience it for yourself, just send a request.**

Would you like to enjoy a **half-day version of this private trip**? Then [join me here.](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/half-day-skiing-fwt-skier-yu-sasaki-hokkaido-area/)

Whether it is for just one, or several days, come and experience what it's like to ski with freeride world tour professional skier Yu on the slopes of Hokkaido, Japan.

1+ day Skiing in the Hokkaido Area with FWT Skier Yu Saski. Ski with an Athlete trip. Certified guide

1+ day Skiing in the Hokkaido Area with FWT Skier Yu Saski

##### Head for Hakuba and a half-day of skiing on a program alongside a Freeride World Tour skier! Located in the northern Japanese Alps on the island of Honshu, you can cruise the slopes of its amazing scenery in the company of the second-ranked skier in Japan!

The village of Hakuba in the Nagano Prefecture has long been a premiere ski destination. It hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, it accommodates skiers, snowboarders, and every stripe of winter sport enthusiast. It is notorious for having light powder of the highest quality, making for some of the best runs and lines in all of Japan and the world. There are tons of reasons why this is one of my favorite places to ski.

When it comes to freeriding, I couldn’t imagine a better place than Hakuba for a perfect ski vacation. Not only will you be enjoying all of the natural features of this unique location like world-class facilities and fascinating culture, but you will be scouring the snow for the perfect run with a seasoned professional! As an FWT skier currently ranked 60th in the world, I know how to have fun, ski hard, and make memories in a snowy paradise.

The better part of our day will be spent around the spectacular resort runs across Hakuba. I am not an instructor, but I can share professional tips I take up the mountain when I ski, including what runs and lines I take and why. To be in good company and share my passion for skiing with a like-minded individual is my goal for this program.

You should be an intermediate-level skier or better to participate in this trip. It is your responsibility to assess your skills and abilities to ski at a reasonable proficiency. Being in good shape is also necessary for a skiing adventure that will last about half of a day.

**Book this amazing opportunity NOW and enjoy a half-day program skiing with a world-ranked athlete and immersing yourself in Hakuba’s dreamlike scenery of snow!**

Get starstruck on the slopes of Hakuba while spending a half-day skiing next to a Freeride World Tour skier ranked second in Japan in a once-in-a-lifetime program in the Japanese Alps.

Half-Day Skiing with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki in Hakuba. 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

https://www.explore-share.com/trip/half-day-ride-fwq-snowboarder-noriko-ishimatsu-hakuba-private/

Half-Day Skiing with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki in Hakuba

##### Have you ever wanted to ski with a professional? Have you ever wanted to see what they do that distinguishes them from the average skier? On this half-day, private trip, that is exactly what you will get to do. And you will get to do it on the slopes of Hokkaido, Japan.

**Hokkaido** is a place that anybody coming to **Japan** should make an effort to visit. The second largest island in the country, **Hokkaido** is beautiful any time of the year. However, during the winter season, it is especially wonderful, as it is blanketed by an abundance of powder. And it is on that powder where you can enjoy some fantastic skiing.

After years of practice and competition, I have become a very accomplished skier. In fact, I am the **second ranked FWT skier in Japan**, and the **sixtieth FWT skier** **in the world**. I am also a **freeride world tour skier**. And while it is impossible to show you everything it takes to ski as a professional in just a half-day, I can still show you a few things I hope will hope you develop further as a skier.

This ski trip is not an instructional one. Instead, it is about experienced skiers enjoying the slopes together. As a result, participants should be able to ski at a **minimum intermediate level**.

**A great way to learn about skiing without being taught is watching how the best do it. And for a half-day, I would like to give you that chance. If you would like to enjoy it for yourself, just send a request. I look forward to skiing with you.**

Is a half-day not enough for you? You can also join me on [this trip](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-skiing-hokkaido-area-fwt-skier-yu-saski/), which **lasts for one, or even several days**.

Come and enjoy a half-day skiing adventure with freeride world tour skier and highly ranked local skier Yu on the beautiful slopes of Hokkaido, Japan.

Half-Day Skiing with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki in the Hokkaido Area. 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

Half-Day Skiing with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki in the Hokkaido Area

##### Check off that dream ski vacation from your bucket list and head to Hakuba with the world’s 60th-ranked skier! Join me on a one-of-a-kind half-day program cruising along the best runs of the Japanese Alps and all of Japan while having a blast alongside a professional!

Hakuba has been a sought-after ski destination long before it rose to prominence with the 1998 Winter Olympics. The resorts of Nagano have always been home to a perfect blend of quantity and quality in regard to its snow, making it famous within Honshu and Japan before breaking out worldwide. Many professional events take place in the surrounding mountainside, offering some of the best resort facilities in the realm of winter sports.

You can have all this while kicking the peanut around with me! I’m a passionate powder hound, Freeride World Tour skier, and Hakuba aficionado. We will have a blast skiing through some of my favorite terrain and snowscapes, admiring the scenery of this amazing location. I am currently ranked second in Japan and 60th in the world. Nothing gets me as excited to hit the slopes as this incredible region in the northern Japanese Alps.

Japan is loaded with incredible culture and this experience only adds to its charm. We will stick to the resorts and piste runs that have made this destination famous.  You can look forward to a cultural blitz in a ski village that knows skiing well and knows how to ski well. Let’s ride through this adventure together!

While this is a great half-day freeride program, you should be an intermediate or expert skier. This means you are capable of assessing your own skill and ability. A general level of fitness is also necessary to take on the runs of Hakuba. I am not an instructor or guide, so the goal of our trip will be to share some runs and laughs and have a great time on the mountain.

**Stop reading and start BOOKING this program so we can spend a half-day skiing through the incomparable snow of the Japanese Alps in Hakuba!**

Ski with the second-ranked skier in Japan and pick up tips on how a professional conquers the unique countryside surrounding Hakuba on an phenomenal half-day set in the Japanese Alps.

Half-Day Skiing in Hakuba with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki (Group Tour). 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

Half-Day Skiing in Hakuba with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki (Group Tour)

#### Even if you only have a few hours to enjoy Hokkaido, I definitely recommend you do so. The island, which is the second largest in Japan, is full of wonderful places to visit, including the capital of Sapporo.

On this **group trip**, which lasts a **half-day**, you will get to enjoy the slopes of one of **Hokkaido’s** best ski resorts. Furthermore, you will get to enjoy those slopes with a **freeride world tour skier**, who is **ranked second in Japan** and **sixtieth in the world**.

Despite being only a **half-day long**, I have no doubt you will nonetheless have a fantastic experience. During this trip, while I will not directly instruct you, I will show you the ways which a professional takes on the slopes. I can also show you which lines I choose and why, how I used the natural features of the terrain, and after half a day with me you’ll be a few steps closer to being an advanced freeride skier. And, of course, whenever the opportunity arises, I will gladly provide you with tips and advice.

I believe skiing with a professional is a great way to see where you can improve as a skier. To participate on this trip, you should be an **experienced skier**.

**If you would like to ski with a pro for a few hours in Hokkaido, this trip is perfect for you. To be a part of it, just send a request.**

And if you have more available time, there is also a [full day version of this trip](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-in-the-hokkaido-area-for-a-day-with-fwt-skier-yu-sasaki/) as well.

For a half-day, come and enjoy the beautiful slopes of Hokkaido with the second ranked FWT skier in Japan, Yu Saski, who is also the sixtieth FWT skier in the world.

Half-Day Skiing in the Hokkaido Area with FWT skier Yu Saski. 1/2-day trip. Certified guide

Half-Day Skiing in the Hokkaido Area with FWT skier Yu Saski

##### Make your dreams come true and ski Hakuba with a dedicated skier and powder hound! I am an Freeride World Tour skier who loves the landscape around Nagano, so let’s explore the amazing snow native to the slopes of Japan!

We have all aspired to one of the greatest skiers in the world at one time or another, and **this is your chance** to experience the thrill of an unbelievable ski adventure with the 2nd-ranked skier in Japan! The high-caliber runs that once hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics will be yours to enjoy alongside yours truly. Let’s checkout the hidden nooks and crannies of my beloved mountains like locals!

Hakuba is set in the gorgeous Japanese Alps of Honshu, known for its generous snow fall and unequalled powder quality. The light, fluffy terrain is packed with run after run of memorable trails and lines, enough for a dreamy day – or more! – of the best skiing of your life.

The best part of your trip is who will be joining you: me! I am taking the world by storm as the one of globe’s top-ranked skiers, currently ranked second in Japan. You will ski with me for your entire program and will have ample opportunity to ask me about the runs and lines I prefer, what my habits are, and pick up general tips while skiing through the region. I’m stoked to have a partner in crime while taking on one of my favorite locations on Earth!

You should be at least an intermediate skier for our program, with a reasonable fitness level to match. I am not a certified instructor, so our aim is to have a good time and experience the life-changing terrain of Hakuba together. It is up to you to ski to your ability and assess your own skill level.

**Take the plunge and join a true professional on a day-long program of unparalleled skiing in the magical mountains of Hakuba and Japan!**

Ski with Japan’s second-ranked skier and discover how a professional conquers the dreamy terrain of Hakuba on an epic day in the Japanese Alps that you won’t soon forget.

Ski in Hakuba for a Day with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki (Group Tour). 1-day trip. Certified guide

https://www.explore-share.com/trip/ski-with-fwq-skier-ayako-kuroda-for-a-day-in-hakuba-group/

Ski in Hakuba for a Day with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki (Group Tour)

##### The second largest island in Japan, Hokkaido is an amazing place to visit. And during the winter season, there are an abundance of amazing ski resorts, all full of great slopes.

During this **full day, group trip**, you will get to enjoy the best slopes **Hokkaido** has to offer. And you will get to enjoy them with the **second ranked FWT skier in Japan**, and **sixtieth ranked FWT skier in the world**. Those rankings came as a result of countless hours of practice and competition. By being such an experienced skier, I believe I will be able to offer you the kind of unique experience you might otherwise not get from an instructor or guide. In fact, this trip is a great way for instructors and guides to learn more about skiing as well.

Since there are so many ski resorts to choose from in **Hokkaido**, it will not be difficult finding the perfect one for you. However, the choices will not be at a beginner level. Instead, they will be at an **intermediate or higher level**, which your skill level should be when participating in this trip.

**Filled with great powder and thrilling slopes, I know you’ll have a great time skiing with me in Hokkaido. If you would like to join me just send a request. I look forward to skiing with you.**

There is also a [half-day version of this group trip](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/half-day-skiing-in-the-hokkaido-area-with-fwt-skier-yu-saski/), which I also think people with less available time would enjoy.

Come skiing for a full day in the Hokkaido area of Japan with freeride world tour skier Yu and learn from one of the countries premier skiers.

Yu

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