Half-Day Skiing with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda in Echigo Yuzawa (Private)

Spend a half-day skiing with a freeride world qualifier professional skier Ayako on the slopes of Yuzawa in Niigata, Japan.

Private

Japan Alps

1/2 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Spend a half-day skiing with a FWQ skier on the slopes of Yuzawa.

* Enjoy the soothing water of the area’s wide selection of great hot springs.

* Learn from a professional the little details instructors might not know to tell.

Description

Skiing with a professional can seem like an intimidating thing to do. However, the reality can’t be further from the truth. Instead, skiing with a professional, and in the case of this trip, a freeride world qualifier skier, is a great way to not only have a great time, but to see how the most experienced skiers in the world enjoy their runs.

The location of this short, but memorable trip will be Yuzawa, Japan. Located in the Niigata prefecture of Japan, this town with a population of less than 8,000 people is home to many fantastic ski resorts. All of the resorts have lifts. Thus ensuring getting around and reaching the resorts’ collections of runs is easy and convenient. Moreover, along with the ski runs in Yuzawa, there are also many hot springs as well. The springs are a great place to relax a few hours of exciting skiing.

The requirements for this trip are you must be able to ski at a minimum intermediate level.

There are many great regions in Japan for skiing. From Hokkaido to Nagano, yet there is something unique about Yuzawa. And on this half-day trip I would be happy to show you why the area is so wonderful. To join me, just send a request. I look forward to seeing you on the slopes.

Would you like to spend more time skiing with me in Yuzawa? Then join me on this version of the trip, which can last one or even several days.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include lift tickets and is divided among participants.

Details

More info

Please note that you will need to sign a liability waiver prior to the beginning of the trip. Also, for safety and liability reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times.

Meeting point

To be determined.

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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