Ride in Hokkaido with Top Female FWT Snowboarder in Japan (Full day)

Come and enjoy a full day of snowboarding in Hokkaido with Wakana, a freeride world tour snowboarder and top ranked snowboarder in Japan.

Group

1 Day

Jan - Apr, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Ride on the slopes of Hokkaido with Japan's top ranked female snowboarder.

* Learn from a professional FWT rider.

* Enjoy the fresh powder and gorgeous scenery of Hokkaido.

Description

One of the most popular and beautiful snowboarding areas in all of Japan, Hokkaido, which is also the second largest island in the country, is a fantastic place for great riding.

On this full day, group trip, you will not only have the chance to enjoy the slopes of Hokkaido. Instead, you will get to enjoy them alongside Japan’s top female rated rider, who is also the fifth ranked rider in the world as well as a freeride world tour rider.

The slopes in the resorts of Hokkaido are extremely varied. As a result, it won’t be difficult to select the right one for you. However, due to certain factors, from weather to snow conditions, plans can change. But one thing that will stay the same, no matter which spot we choose, is you’ll have a fun, thrilling and memorable experience.

By riding with the country’s best, you will get to learn a great deal. You will get to see which lines I choose and why. I will also discuss with you the small details that I have tirelessly tried to perfect, along with other tips.

It is important that participants on this trip are experienced riders. The reason being we will be riding on ungroomed slopes that may also involve maneuvering in between trees.

Beautiful and lots of fun, riding in Hokkaido is a great opportunity for snowboarders. And on this full day trip, you will get to enjoy riding with a top ranked professional. So send a request and let the fun begin.

You can also join me on a half-day version of the trip.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price of lift passes is not included in the price.

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

Wakana

5.00

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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.