Skiing in Akaigawa with FWQ skier Tetsu Kawaguchi (Half-day)

Join Tetsu, the 15th highest ranked skier in Japan, who is competing in the Freeride World Tour qualifiers. Spend a sensational half-day skiing in the world-class resorts of Akaigawa with Tetsu and find out what makes a pro tick.

Private

Hokkaido

1/2 Day

Jan - Apr

Intermediate

Highlights

Enjoy pristine and plentiful powder in a world-class resort.
Spend time on the slopes with one of Japan's top skiers.
Share some banter and pick up a few tips along the way.

Description

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to ski with a professional? Ever been curious to see how your skills compare?

If the answer is yes, then now is your chance! Join me for a fun and exciting half-day of skiing in the world-class resorts of Akaigawa. I am currently ranked as the 15th best skier in Japan and am in the process of competing in the Ski World Tour qualifiers.

The Ski World Tour is a series of events in which the best skiers and riders from around the world compete both for individual wins and the World Champion title.

Located on the western tip of Hokkaido, Akaigawa is lesser known that its neighbouring resort town of Niseko, but also receives huge quantities of excellent powder. We will barely be able to scratch the surface of all the excellent slopes and resorts that will be at our fingertips.

However, I’ve been skiing here for quite awhile, so I’ll be able to show you around some of the best pistes there are here. Along the way, we’ll share some banter and, although the main point of the trip is for us to enjoy skiing together, I’ll also give you some helpful tips when I can.

Please remember that you need to be at least an intermediate skier to participate in this tour. Take into account that you will need to be able to assess for yourself what you can or cannot do. It will be your responsibility to ski at your own level.

So what are you waiting for? Book now and we will enjoy an epic half-day of skiing on some of the best powder in some of the best resorts that the lovely island of Hokkaido has to offer!

f you like the look of this trip then I think you will also enjoy spending a half-day skiing with me a bit farther south in Niseko as well!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Meeting point

To be determined.

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.

About the guide

Tetsu

FWQ Athlete

- Skier
- 15th in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan
- Residence: Niseko and Akaigawa
- English level: Conversational

I'm a freeskier based in Niseko and Akaigawa (Kiroro) areas.

In the mountains, I ski, snowboard and also use a snow surfboard. I also enjoy snow mobiling (or ski doo-ing)!

Languages

Japanese | English

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