Skiing in Hakuba with FWQ skier Kyoto Harada (Half-day)

Come and ski on the slopes of Hakuba for a half-day with Kyoto, a local freeride world qualifier skier who is the ninth ranked FWQ skier in Japan.

Group

Rockies, Japan Alps

1/2 Day

Jan - May, Dec

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Enjoy the slopes of Hakuba with a FWQ skier for a half-day.

* Choose from different resorts in the valley, including Jigatake and Cortina.

* Improve your skills and techniques while learning from a professional.

Description

For a half-day, I would like to ski with you on the incredible slopes of Hakuba, Japan.

Located on the main island of Honshu, only 270 kilometers northwest of Tokyo, Hakuba is home to a number of fantastic resorts. Each one of these resorts, from Cortina and Jigatake to Norikura are home to some of Japan’s best powder.

I am the ninth ranked freeride world qualifier skier in Japan. I also have a great deal of experience skiing on the slopes of Hakuba. As a result, I can offer a great deal of advice on the area’s array of fantastic slopes. I will offer you tips to improve your technique, and I will help you push yourself to improve as a skier. I will also show you around the chosen resort, helping selected the best runs that fit your skill level and preferences.

During the winter skiing season, Hakuba receives a great deal of snow. In fact, it receives between eleven to thirteen meters!

To participate on this group trip, you should be able to ski at a minimum intermediate level.

People from around the world visit Hakuba in hopes of enjoying its vast selection of runs. And on this trip, you will get to enjoy those runs with a local professional, something I believe will make your experience even better. To be a part of this trip, just send me a request. I look forward to skiing with you!

I also offer a full day version of this group trip, which you can enjoy here.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include lift passes. Price per person to join a group.

Details

More info

Please note that you will need to sign a liability waiver prior to the beginning of the trip. Also, for safety and liability reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times.

Meeting point

To be determined.

About the guide

Kyoto

FWQ Athlete

- Skier
- 9th in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan
- Residence: Hakuba
- English level: Basic/conversational

I was born in Osaka. During my teens, I spent some time in the country side and, ever since, then I've been attracted to the mountains.

I'm currently a professional ski bum based in Hakuba!! My freeriding motto is to always try new things from the top of a mountain all the way to the bottom.

Whether it be sunny, blizzarding, or even raining, I can propose a way to have fun in the mountains!

I've travelled around the globe with my skis - all over Japan, Alaska, Canada and New Zealand.

If you just want to try out fat skis or if you are a hardcore skier who wants to ski until you can't move, I would love to show you around my hood!

I will show you how to use the natural terrain to produce your own style of freeriding. From carving to aggressive riding, let me know what you're after!

Languages

Japanese | English

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