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Ski with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda for a day, Sapporo Area (Group)

Ski with FWQ skier Ayako Kuroda for a day, Sapporo Area (Group) | undefined

Ayako, one of the top 100 Freeride World Qualifier skiers, takes you on a 1-day adventure in a ski resort of the Sapporo area. Experience skiing in the company of a pro athlete!

Group

Hokkaido

1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Experience skiing with a top 100 Freeride World Qualifier skier for a day!
  • Discover the best runs in a resort of the Sapporo area
  • Get tips from an expert in the place where she started her freeride career

Description

Do you want to spend a special day in the mountain, skiing with a top freeride skier? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join a group and ski with a pro in Sapporo, getting great tips during the day.

I am in the top 100 of the Freeride World Qualifier, and Sapporo is where it all started. I have been skiing here since I was 6 years old, so I know the place like the back of my hand. And there is much to know! There is a variety of terrain in the ski resorts of the area, and everyone from beginners to advanced riders can have fun there.

Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, and it became popular with the 1972 Winter Olympics. The mountains here are not the highest in Japan, but good snow is guaranteed! Winters are cold and snowy, providing abundant snow and great powder throughout the season.

There are several ski resorts in the Sapporo area, so it’s possible to go skiing for only a day to one of them. Some of my favourite include Sapporo Teine, Kiroro and Tomamu. But there are many other options! Just let me know your preferences when you book this trip.

I am not a ski instructor or a certified guide, so we will stay within the ski resort boundaries.  The idea of this day trip is not to focus on improving skills, but to have fun learning some tips from an expert. And since I know this place so well, I will show you my favourite pistes and the lines I pick!

As there are no pre-determined dates, I will put together groups on an on-demand basis.

Tempted to be part of this fun day skiing in the Sapporo area? Then request to book this trip, join a group and prepare to have an amazing experience! Or if you prefer to go for a private option, you can find it here.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Price details

  • Please note that lift tickets are not included.

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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.


About the guide

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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


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