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Ride in Hakuba with the top female FWT snowboarder in Japan (Full day)

Hakuba
Hakuba
Hakuba
Hakuba

Wakana, a Freeride World Tour snowboarder, ranked 1st in Japan and 5th in the world, wants to show you her favorite snowboarding spots in Hakuba, Japan.

Group

Japan Alps

1 Day

Jan - Apr, Dec

High

Intermediate


Highlights

* Spend a full day snowboarding with a FWT professional

* Enjoy mesmerizing japanese sceneries in Hakuba

* Pick up some professional tips from one of Japan’s best snowboarders

Description

Hakuba is undoubtedly one of Japan’s top snowboarding areas.  The fresh powder snow that falls here every season, makes it a true winter paradise. And one of the best ways to truly enjoy all the potential of this fascinating place is in the company of someone that knows it like the palm of their hand.

So don’t hesitate and join me on this snowboarding adventure. I am a Freeride World Tour snowboarder, with a lot of experience in Hakuba. As this is one of my favorite places on Earth! And I want to share with you my passion for snowboarding and my love for Hakuba.

Also I am ranked 1st in Japan and 5th in the world. And I have ridden along snowboarders from different parts of the world. Furthermore, I speak both English and Japanese. So on top of the snowboarding, I will gladly tell you more about my country and its culture, as well as this fantastic snowboarding paradise.

Also, I know all the hidden spots of this marvellous place. Therefore, even if it is a popular snowboarding resort, we’ll ride along the best places so you can genuinely enjoy Hakuba. We’ll ride through amazing slopes. And if you want to, we can even snowboard across tree lines.

If you are up for this half-day challenge, don’t hesitate and request to book this trip. It will be my pleasure to snowboard with you on this mesmerizing place in the Japan Alps.

This is a group trip, meaning I will be riding with a group of maximum 6 snowboarders. If you feel like you need a little bit more practice, you can check this private trip so we can snowboard at your own pace.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include lift passes.


Details

More info

  • 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)

Also, for safety and liability reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times.

Meeting point

To be determined

About the guide

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Wakana

5.00

(2)

FWT Athlete

- Snowboarder
- 1st in Women's Freeride Snowboarding Japan (5th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Niseko, Hakuba and several other resorts around the world
- English level: Fluent

I'm a Freeride World Tour athlete as well as a PSA professional snowboarder.

Among the achievements I'm most proud of are:
- Champion of Freeride World Tour in Hakuba
- 5th overall in 2018 Freeride World Tour
- Champion of Freeride World Qalifier in Hakuba
- 1st in Japan for Freeride World Qualifier
- 2012 JSBA All Japan Snowboarding Competition SX, 1st
- 2014 SAJ All Japan Ski Competition SBX, 3rd

For the 2018-2019 winter season, I will be based in Niseko for the first half of January, then from mid January until April I will be in Hakuba Valley. Grand Hirafu in Niseko, the Hakuba Valley and Zao Onsen in Yamagata are among my favorite resorts in Japan. I've also skied a lot in Whistler (BC, Canada) and The Remarkables in New Zealand.

I can have everyday conversations in English and am happy to ride with both skiers and snowboarders. I would just love to spend some fun time with people who love to ride!

Languages

Japanese | English

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What people are saying about Wakana

Romain

5.00

I booked 2 days with Wakana and she has been a really great guide! Absolutely no regret! Wakana knows very well Hokkaido overall and will make sure to bring you to the best areas outside the slopes whether you’re a skier or snowboarder. She has been very flexible onto the organization, adjusting the tour to go to the best spots to find good snow. We were originally thinking to spend the 2 days in the Furano area but ended up going to Kamui the second day where there was finally more powder. Most importantly, she’s also a very nice person to spend time with. I definitely recommend her!

Samuel

5.00

Amazing day out with Wakana, full day of deep powder and fresh lines, found all the best spots from first lift to last, she made sure we had a great time. Really fun, highly recommend.


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