Sapporo Half-day Private Ski Session with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda

Ayako, one of the top 100 Freeride World Qualifier skiers, wants to take you on a half day ski session at a resort in the Sapporo area. She will share with you her best-kept secrets!

Private

Hokkaido

1/2 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Highlights

* Discover the best runs in the ski resort of your choice in Sapporo.

* Make the most of a half day skiing with a professional athlete.

* Enjoy a thrilling ski session in Japan and follow the lines of a pro.

Description

Do you want to spend an exciting half day skiing in the Sapporo area with an expert? I would love for you to join me in this beautiful place, full of first class skiing options.

I am a top ranking skier in the Freeride World Qualifier, amongst the top 100. When I’m not taking part in competitions, I greatly enjoy skiing with snow lovers in my favourite destinations. However, keep in mind that I am not a certified guide, so this program is not intended to be a ski course. Rather, it is a unique opportunity to have a fun afternoon learning first-hand how a professional skis, and learning some pro secrets to enjoy your days in the mountain even more.

Sapporo is located in the island of Hokkaido in Japan. I know the region like the back of my hand as I have been skiing there since I was 6 years old. Although I have tried skiing all over the world, Sapporo will always hold a special place in my heart. This is where the freeride world opened up to me, full of opportunities. There are options for all levels as the terrain is varied and the snow is ideal throughout the season. However, keep in mind that you should be able to connect turns and safely descend intermediate level slopes without assistance.

There are several ski resorts around Sapporo. Sapporo Teine is the largest of them, and I also really like Kiroro and Sapporo Kokusai. We can spend half a day in one of them, or just let me know if you had another one in mind. Furthermore, we can explore surrounding tree runs, terrain parks and more! Although mountains in Sapporo are not the highest in Japan, they definitely offer some of the best fresh snow. In fact, snowfall is abundant during the season, providing amazing powder almost every day.

I am excited to share half a day in this great skiing terrain with you. Request to book this trip and we will plan the perfect ski session. If you have more time available, please have a look at this longer option in the same region.

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.

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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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