Explore-Share logo and link to home

Group ski session with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda in Asahidake

Group ski session with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda in Asahidake | Japan

Enjoy an unforgettable one-day skiing adventure in the stunning Asahidake area in Japan with Ayako, one of the top 100 Freeride World Qualifier skiers.

Group

Hokkaido

1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Occasional

Intermediate


Highlights

* Learn tips from a pro, or just enjoy skiing along with her.

* Discover the best skiing routes in Asahidake.

* Spend a fun day in Japan's best skiing location.

Description

Would you like to experience skiing with a top freeride skier? Discover the routes he/she chooses and maybe learn a few tricks along the way? Then follow me for an incredible ski day in Asahidake, Japan!

I am one of the top skiers in the Freeride World Qualifier, ranked as 3rd in Japan and 57th in the world and I would love to show you this area that I know so well. On this session, you will learn some pro tips and secrets, and be able to follow my lines!

Asahidake is a powder snow heaven and perhaps Japan’s best place to ski. It is Hokkaido’s highest mountain so the snow is always fresh. We will also be able to explore different terrains, including exciting tree runs! Besides, it is not as popular as Niseko so there are less crowds to share the ski routes with. I’ve been skiing here since I was 6 years old, and this is the place that opened my eyes to freeriding which later gave me the opportunity to travel all over the world for competitions!

For this adventure, I request that you are at least an intermediate skier and are able to assess the limits of what you can and cannot do. You should be able to connect turns and safely descend intermediate level slopes without assistance.  Of course, I will be there to help and guide you on the way!

Let’s go skiing together in this outstanding place. It is definitely one of my favorite ones. Book your place now and get ready for a memorable day in the Japanese snow!

I also offer a half-day tour in the area if you wish to follow me for a shorter period of time. You can read more about it here.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Price per person to join a group. Groups will be formed by the athlete on an on-demand basis. Price does not include lifts.


Details

More info

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.

Meeting point


About the guide

Guide profile image

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


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Kumari

5.00

I’m extremely happy with the ease with which I could book via your site reliable and experienced guide. Thank you so very much, and I’ve started to recommend your site to my friends. Dimitris is not only an awesome guide, but a wonderful person who was always looking out to give me the best experience I can have when he found out how much I love climbing! He is the Best!

Niklas

5.00

I am very pleased with Explore-Share! This was my first international climb, and the communication and response time were great. Herbie is a very skilled guide and very efficient. The entire booking process & payment was smooth. I will definitely use Explore-Share again. Thank you.

Greg

5.00

I was looking for a local guide for a hike I was planning and came across Explore-Share. They seemed to have good reviews and so decided to give them a try. The experience was very positive and completely happy with their service. I will be using them again for next trip.

Colin

5.00

Easy to set up and find the perfect trip. Informative site that is easy to use. Guides are all great to work with and communicate all arrangements needed. As simple as can be!

Lesley

4.00

Thank you explore-share for a wonderful via feratta experience. We have been wanting to learn for a long time but don't have the facilities in Scotland. The guide Mitja was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answering all my many questions and providing advice. On the day head to take another group but he quickly arranged another guide Borut, who was brilliant. We had a fantastic morning learning via ferrata at Hvadnik in the gorge. It gave us the confidence to later hire our own equipment and go out in Mojstrana. Altogether a five star + experience. Thank you.

 

You may also like

Join our newsletter!

Stay up-to-date on the best adventures.