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Hokkaido
Hokkaido
Hokkaido

1+ day ride with the top female FWT snowboarder in Hokkaido

Discover what it’s like to snowboard with a top 100 Freeride World Qualifier following pro rider Wakana to the stunning Hokkaido in Japan for one or more days.


TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Hokkaido

DURATION

1 Day

OFFER PERIOD

Jan - Apr, Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

Fit

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

  • Let’s spend a fun day together while I share some tips with you.
  • I’ll show you the best runs in Hokkaido.
  • Explore all the options Hokkaido has to offer.

Description

Hokkaido is one of Japan’s top areas for powder snow skiing and snowboarding and a popular destination for those looking to JAPOW. It is definitely one of my favorite places for snowboarding and I would love to show you all the untouched and uncrowded spots.

I am a Freeride World Tour snowboarder ranked 1st in Japan and 5th in the world and I would love to spend a fun day (or days) with you in this incredible winter paradise.

For this private trip, I can guide you at the level that suits you best. There are many routes in the area and I can accommodate the itinerary to your needs. Nonetheless, due to weather conditions and snow accumulation, the itinerary could vary. However, that won’t change our unforgettably fun day.

Additionally, Hokkaido also offers plenty of options for relaxing and exploring after an exciting snowboarding day. It is full of cozy and trendy restaurants and hot springs that I can point you to.

So hire me for a day (or more) and I’ll show you the best lines in Japan and give you some tips to improve your snowboarding.

I can also take you on a private snowboarding trip to Hakuba. Check it out here.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Price does not include lifts.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking


Details

More info

  • Please note that you will need to sign a liability waiver prior to the beginning of the trip.
  • Participant will need to have appropriate insurance coverage (including skiing and snowboarding)

I am not a certified mountain guide, so please keep in mind that, for safety reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times.

Meeting point

About the guide: Wakana

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Wakana

5.00

(2)

FWT Athlete

- Snowboarder
- 1st in Women's Freeride Snowboarding Japan (5th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Niseko, Hakuba and several other resorts around the world
- English level: Fluent

I'm a Freeride World Tour athlete as well as a PSA professional snowboarder.

Among the achievements I'm most proud of are:
- Champion of Freeride World Tour in Hakuba
- 5th overall in 2018 Freeride World Tour
- Champion of Freeride World Qalifier in Hakuba
- 1st in Japan for Freeride World Qualifier
- 2012 JSBA All Japan Snowboarding Competition SX, 1st
- 2014 SAJ All Japan Ski Competition SBX, 3rd

For the 2018-2019 winter season, I will be based in Niseko for the first half of January, then from mid January until April I will be in Hakuba Valley. Grand Hirafu in Niseko, the Hakuba Valley and Zao Onsen in Yamagata are among my favorite resorts in Japan. I've also skied a lot in Whistler (BC, Canada) and The Remarkables in New Zealand.

I can have everyday conversations in English and am happy to ride with both skiers and snowboarders. I would just love to spend some fun time with people who love to ride!

Languages

Japanese | English

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What people are saying about this trip

Romain

5.00

I booked 2 days with Wakana and she has been a really great guide! Absolutely no regret! Wakana knows very well Hokkaido overall and will make sure to bring you to the best areas outside the slopes whether you’re a skier or snowboarder. She has been very flexible onto the organization, adjusting the tour to go to the best spots to find good snow. We were originally thinking to spend the 2 days in the Furano area but ended up going to Kamui the second day where there was finally more powder. Most importantly, she’s also a very nice person to spend time with. I definitely recommend her!

Samuel

5.00

Amazing day out with Wakana, full day of deep powder and fresh lines, found all the best spots from first lift to last, she made sure we had a great time. Really fun, highly recommend.

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