Ski in Hakuba for a day with the top male FWT skier in Japan
Join a group in the spectacular Japanese Alps with Japan’s number one male freerider, Taisuke Kusunoki, on a thrilling full-day session.
Group
Japan Alps
1 Day
Jan - May, Dec
Intermediate
All levels
Highlights
- Explore the Japanese Alps with the country's top freerider.
- Saviour the stunning alpine views of Hakuba.
- Discover the lines of a pro skier and follow their tracks.
Description
Join me, Taisuke Kusunoki, a professional Freeride World Tour skier, in the valley of Hakuba, home to a great collection of ski resorts in the Japanese Alps.
I am currently ranked number one in Japan, and number 17 in the world.
With my knowledge of the area, I have gotten to discover the great runs that are found in the mountains.
Located in the prefecture of Nagano, in central Japan, Hakuba is synonymous with impressive highlands, where its snow-covered mountains are a focus of international attention. The amazing alpine landscapes are home to soaring summits above 3,000 meters.
The 11 skiing resorts of Hakuba offer a wide range of runs of balanced difficulty. Approximately one third is suitable for beginners, one third for intermediates and a final third for advanced skiers.
There is an abundance of long, well-groomed runs scattered across the resorts, as well as a few bundles of tree skiing opportunities. Even better, Hakuba receives a heap of fresh snow, approximately 11-13 meters, each and every season.
I know the alpine areas of Happo and Goryu ski resorts very well. Here I can take you to the famous spots which have been filmed and photographed in many freeriding magazines and films.
And when the snow falls and clouds hang low, under low visibility, I can take you on tree runs.
Happo One, arguably the most popular resort in the region, has plenty of vertical and sleep slopes, as well as many long well-groomed runs.
Goryu offers a more peaceful and family friendly atmosphere, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
This unique opportunity is open to everyone with a basic skiing level, i.e. able to connect turns, safely descend intermediate slopes on your own.
So take advantage of this unique opportunity and join a group to ski with one of the world’s best freeriders, and enjoy the Japanese mountainside.
Get in touch now to reserve your place in the northern Japanese Alps with Japan’s top freeride skier during a full-day session.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- This is the price to join a group session. Lift tickets are not included in the price. Groups will be formed by the guide on an ondemand basis.
Meeting point
Details
More info
Participants are responsible for their own insurance coverage and will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to beginning the program. 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.
About the guide
Taisuke
FWT Athlete
- Skier
- 1st in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (17th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Hokkaido
- English level: Conversational
I was born in Osaka but currently live in Hokkaido. I've been skiing for 25 years now!
Languages
Japanese | English
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