Group half-day ski session in Asahidake with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda

Join Ayako Kuroda and discover what it’s like to ski with a top 100 Freeride World Qualifier in the stunning Asahidake area in Japan!

Group

Hokkaido

1/2 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Highlights

* Learn some great skiing tips from a pro!

* Spend a fun morning or afternoon exploring Asahidake.

* Discover Japan's best skiing spot with a pro that really knows the area.

Description

Let me invite you to an unforgettable morning or afternoon in Asahidake, my favorite skiing spot, and experience a Freeride World Qualifier’s (FWQ) technique first-hand. I am one of the top ranking skiers in the FWQ, ranked as 3rd in Japan and 57th in the world and I would love to spend a day with you in the place where it all started for me!

Asahidake is a beautiful mountain in Japan. Because it is Hokkaido’s tallest mountain, it is the first place where leaves turn color in the autumn and the first place to receive dazzling powder snow in the winter. It is also where I fell in love with freeride skiing. I’ve been going there since I was 6 years old and it is definitely the spot that allowed me to get to where I am now. I would love to show you my favorite lines and spend an incredible day together!

On this ski session we will go into the stunning Asahidake area together. We will explore different ski terrain, including exhilarating tree runs and you will be able to follow my lines! Additionally, I will share some of my pro secrets for you to improve your skills. However, keep in mind that this is not a ski course. All in all, you should expect a thrilling experience of the mountains as we share our passion for skiing!

For this adventure, I request that you are, at least, an intermediate skier and are able to assess your own limits of what you can and cannot do. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you!

Ready for a unique skiing excursion in Japan? Then book your place and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Asahidake!

I also offer a full-day tour in the area if you wish to follow me for a longer period of time. You can read more about it here.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Price per person to join a group. Groups will be formed by the athlete on an on-demand basis. Price does not include lifts.

Details

More info

Participants are responsible for their own insurance coverage. 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.

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About the guide

Ayako

FWQ Athlete

- Skier
- 3rd in Women's Freeride Skiing Japan (57th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Tokyo
- English level: Native

I was born in Tokyo but have been based in Whistler, BC in Canada since high school. I moved in order to compete more regularly in Junior freeriding competitions. At the moment, I am traveling around the globe as I compete in the FWQ Tour. I am currently ranked 3rd in Japan.

In my spare time, I enjoy sharing my passion for freeriding with anyone and everyone who is interested in winter sports, including children. I love seeing people discover freeriding and realize how accessible it actually is.

When I am home in Japan, I typically ride in Hakuba and Echigo Yuzawa, as well as Sapporo and Asahidake in Hokkaido. I have been skiing around Hokkaido since I was 6 years old, and this is the place that first opened my eyes to freeriding. I would love to share it with you.

Languages

Japanese | English

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