Sapporo Half-day Group Ski Session with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda
Join a group on a half day skiing session in a resort in the Sapporo area, in Hokkaido, Japan. Ayako, one of the top 100 Freeride World Qualifier skiers, will show you around and share her secrets with you. Skiing with a pro athlete is a fun and different experience!
Group
Hokkaido
1/2 Day
Jan - Mar, Dec
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover the best runs around the Sapporo area.
- Ski with an athlete and get first-hand pro tips.
- Follow the lines of a professional skier on a unique ski session in Japan!
Description
Join me for an exciting half day skiing in the Sapporo area! As a professional skier, I will guide a group down the best slopes of a ski resort in the area.
Sapporo is located in the island of Hokkaido, in Japan. The area has numerous ski resorts, with varied terrain and options for all levels. The largest resort is Sapporo Teine. Other favorites of mine include Sapporo Kokusai and Kiroro. But there are many more that we gan go to!
I organize group trips to spend a half day skiing in one of the resorts of the area. I am a top 100 ranking Freeride World Qualifier skier. It is a unique opportunity to ski with a professional athlete and get pro tips along the way. Because I am not an instructor, this is not a ski course. Rather, on this fun ski session you will get to practice your skiing, following my lines and incorporating some of my best ski secrets in some of my favorite slopes! Furthermore, because I am not a certified guide we will stay within the limits of the resort. However, you will find varied terrain including amazing tree runs in this unique ski-perfect region.
I started skiing in the area when I was 6 years old, so you can imagine I know it like the back of my hand! In fact, this is where the world of freeride first opened up to me, it is where everything started. So it will be a pleasure to ski with you in Sapporo, in the mountains that have a special place in my heart.
For this session, you will need to have some previous skiing experience. You should be able to connect turns and safely descend intermediate level slopes without assistance. Additionally, keep in mind that as there are no pre-determined dates, I will put together groups on an on-demand basis.
If you want to learn how to choose the best lines and to experience how a professional athlete skies, don’t miss this opportunity! Book your place and spend a great half day with me on this unique skiing session! If you prefer a private program rather than to be part of a group, you can find the option here.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Please note that lift tickets are not included.
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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.
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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