1+ day Skiing at Maiko Snow Resort in Niigata with FWQ skier Shinji Saiki

Ski into the terrific terrain of Niigata on a program with a day or more of quality snow time and ski beside one of Japan’s top-20 FWQ skiers to cap off an unforgettable experience.

Private

Japan Alps

+1 Day

Jan - Mar

Intermediate

Highlights

* See the tricks used by an FWQ professional skier.

* Explore the terrain of the Japanese Alps and its stunning scenery.

* Experience the light, dry powder that defines Japanese skiing.

Description

Increase your street cred by skiing alongside one of the best FWQ skiers in Japan! Head for the remarkable runs of the Maiko Snow Resort in Niigata and discover the ins and outs of professional skiing in some of the country’s most sought-after snow!

Located at the edge of the surrounding Japanese Alps, the Maiko Snow Resort is in a perfect spot. Moisture sweeps in from the Sea of Japan, dumping meters of snow each year – and not just any snow, light and dry stuff that makes skiing feel like a dream!

The surrounding area is rife with phenomenal terrain that can keep the professionals busy for days – precisely what makes this THE program of a lifetime! Come with me to this snowy paradise and spend a day or more discovering the vast runs, alpine bowls, and every feature of a world-class resort! You will be in the company of Japan’s 19th-ranked Freeride World Qualifier skier, a trip you won’t come across every day.

Maiko has runs for everyone – as long as you can assess your own skills and abilities, I’m happy to ski next to you and share in the fun. I’m not a certified guide, but I will offer tips and secrets that have helped me develop into a better skier. You can see which lines I select on my way down the mountain.

This is one of my favorite areas to ski in Japan. The landscape, the atmosphere, and the snow are all great reasons to head to Maiko, and I credit my own career to this unique and addicting terrain. If skiing with a professional is on your bucket list, make this the trip that allows you to check that box!

Stop putting off the program of a lifetime and ski the Maiko Snow Resort of Niigata NOW to experience one of the top ski destinations in Japan with an FWQ professional!

We can even make it a half-day program if you wanted a more succinct program! Or we can join a group and ski Maiko on an equally delightful day program!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price includes the guiding fee.

The price does NOT include the lift tickets, nor does it include anything that is not explicitly mentioned as “included.”

Details

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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

Contact me upon booking to establish a meeting point.

About the guide

Shinji

FWQ Athlete

- Skier
- 19th in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan
- Residence: Maiko Ski Resort
- English level: Conversational

I've been skiing for 30 years and am a SAJ (Ski Association of Japan) Ski instructor.

Between 2006 and 2014, I was a SAJ Demonstrator. Since 2013, I've been running the Maiko Ski School. In 2018, I took part in the FWQ competition at Arai and came in 6th.

I've been a local rider at Maiko Ski Resort for a long time and I know every corner of this ski area. I'll be able to teach you and give you tips on Racing, Technical skiing, Freeriding, Telemarking or snowboarding so that you're able to enjoy the mountains like never before!

I also spend some time every season in the US or Australia as a pro rider.

Languages

Japanese | English

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