Half-day Skiing at Maiko Snow Resort in Niigata with FWQ skier Shinji Saiki

Make your way to Maiko Snow Resort and ski with a top 20 FWQ skier on a half-day program that offers you the best bits of a Niigata ski vacation.

Group

Japan Alps

1/2 Day

Jan - Mar

Intermediate

Highlights

* Half-day program featuring abundant snow within the resort.

* Ski alongside an FWQ professional currently ranked 19th in Japan.

* Admire the evocative scenery of the Yuzawa region and the Japanese Alps.

Description

Hit the slopes of the Maiko Snow Resort and see Niigata with an FWQ professional at your side! Come along with Japan’s 19th-ranked FWQ skier and see why the whole world is talking about the Japanese Alps of Honshu and its unprecedented quality of snow!

Between the Japanese Alps and the Sea of Japan, the Maiko Snow Resort features an amazing snowfall of perfect powder. Pockets of the pristine snow are found throughout the resort, along with exhilarating alpine bowls and moderate runs to satisfy every level of skier.

Not to mention your partner in crime for the program will be me, a professional Freeride World Qualifier skier! I am ranked in the top 20 in Japan, and while I’m not a certified guide, I always have a blast skiing alongside passionate athletes who enjoy the sport.

This program is a half-day experience suitable for everyone. The resort features some easier areas on one side, and more ambitious runs on the other. Best of all, it remains an uncrowded and spacious destination for snow enthusiasts. Even though is takes advantage of its close proximity to Tokyo, it still feels like a remote resort away from the bustle.

There aren’t many regions like this one. Maiko, the surrounding Japanese Alps, and the charming valleys are an enchanting objective for a great half-day of skiing. It’s a great spot to ski in and ski out of, with modern amenities to complement its mountain landscape.

You should be prepared for this program by assessing your own skills and knowing what level you can ski to. Our program will take place entirely on the resort; don’t worry, there are more than enough runs and routes to keep you smiling all day long.

Take a half-day to admire the magnificent terrain of the Maiko Snow Resort with an FWQ pro and book this Niigata ski program NOW!

If a half-day just isn’t enough, make it a day-long affair and join a full day program skiing with me! Or bring some friends and have a blast on a private half-day program!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

This is the price to join one of my group programs. There is a maximum of six (6) participants.

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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