Ski in Hakuba for a Day with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki (Group Tour)

Ski with Japan’s second-ranked skier and discover how a professional conquers the dreamy terrain of Hakuba on an epic day in the Japanese Alps that you won’t soon forget.

Group

Japan Alps

1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Highlights

* Ski with the second-ranked skier in Japan.

* Take in the unique beauty of Hakuba and its pristine landscape.

* See what types of runs and lines a professional skier chooses.

Description

Make your dreams come true and ski Hakuba with a dedicated skier and powder hound! I am an Freeride World Tour skier who loves the landscape around Nagano, so let’s explore the amazing snow native to the slopes of Japan!

We have all aspired to one of the greatest skiers in the world at one time or another, and this is your chance to experience the thrill of an unbelievable ski adventure with the 2nd-ranked skier in Japan! The high-caliber runs that once hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics will be yours to enjoy alongside yours truly. Let’s checkout the hidden nooks and crannies of my beloved mountains like locals!

Hakuba is set in the gorgeous Japanese Alps of Honshu, known for its generous snow fall and unequalled powder quality. The light, fluffy terrain is packed with run after run of memorable trails and lines, enough for a dreamy day – or more! – of the best skiing of your life.

The best part of your trip is who will be joining you: me! I am taking the world by storm as the one of globe’s top-ranked skiers, currently ranked second in Japan. You will ski with me for your entire program and will have ample opportunity to ask me about the runs and lines I prefer, what my habits are, and pick up general tips while skiing through the region. I’m stoked to have a partner in crime while taking on one of my favorite locations on Earth!

You should be at least an intermediate skier for our program, with a reasonable fitness level to match. I am not a certified instructor, so our aim is to have a good time and experience the life-changing terrain of Hakuba together. It is up to you to ski to your ability and assess your own skill level.

Take the plunge and join a true professional on a day-long program of unparalleled skiing in the magical mountains of Hakuba and Japan!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

This is the price to join one of my group programs.

The price includes the guiding fee.

The price does NOT include the lift tickets, nor does it include anything that is not explicitly mentioned as “included.”

Details

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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).

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

Contact me upon booking to establish a meeting point.

About the guide

Yu

FWT Athlete

- Skier
- 2nd in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (60th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Born in Sapporo, currently based in Revelstoke, Canada
- English level: Fluent

I was born in the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan and currently reside in Revelstoke, BC in Canada. I am a member of the Freeride World Tour and now ranked 2nd in Japan.

Here are the results of my most recent competitions:
Kiroro Powder Ride (2015) - 1st
Japan Freeride Open (2016) - 1st
FWQ Hakuba (2017) *** - 1st
FWT Kicking Horse 2 (2017) - 10th

If you like extreme skiing and have an interest in exploring backcountry skiing, I would love to have fun riding together!

Languages

Japanese | English

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