1+ day Private Niigata Ski Session with FWQ Pro Kazushige Sekiya

Follow Kazushige, a top-ten Japanese skier, on this fabulous experience in Niigata. Dont miss the chance to ski with a professional in a beautiful scenic spot!

Private

Japan Alps

+1 Day

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

Highlights

* Enjoy skiing in the Japan Alps with a local pro.

* Discover the epic winter sports area of Niigata.

* See first-hand how a professional athlete skis.

Description

Have you ever skied with a pro? This is a unique opportunity for you to do so. Follow me to the amazing ski area of Niigata, Japan, and prepare for an awesome ski adventure!

The Niigata Prefecture, located northwest of Tokyo, is a top destination for winter sports lovers. This is where skiing in Japan started in the early 1910’s. Nowadays, there are more than 50 resorts operating in the area!

In the southern part of the prefecture, we will find the Myoko Kogen area. Myoko includes Myoko Akakura (Onsen and Kanko), Seki Onsen and Ikenotaira, among other resorts. This breathtaking place is famous for its very abundant snowfalls and fresh powder snow.

I grew up skiing in Nagata, so I know these slopes like the back of my hand. Now I am an FWQ skier ranked top-ten in Japan. I’ll take you to my favorite runs where it all began for me!

This trip is only suitable for at least intermediate-level skiers. I am not an instructor or guide, so the goal of the tour is to share some stunning descents together. However, while seeing how a pro moves, and following my lines, you can improve your own skills. Furthermore, I will share some of my secrets and tips for you to put into practice!

So, if you want to ski in Niigata with a local athlete, please contact me. Let’s explore some of the best slopes of Japan together!

We can also ski together in Nagano, another fabulous region in my country. Check out this option here.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Price does not include lifts.

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).

Also, for safety and liability reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times.

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About the guide

Kazushige

FWQ Athlete

- Skier
- 6th in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan
- Residence: Kijimadaira, Nagano, Japan
- English level: Fluent

I started skiing when I was 3 and then, in high school, I literally skied all the time! I then moved to the US at 19 and lived there for 6 years, including 3 seasons as a ski bum in Breckeridge, where I joined the freeride skiing scene in North America.

After that, I learnt that my local ski area in Nagano receives way more snow and returned to Japan to ski my local mountains. Since 2014, I've been running Ski Nagano, a concierge service that welcomes foreign visitors and introduces them to local ski areas.

I mainly ski in Shigakogen, Madarao, Myoko and Nozawa Onsen areas.

Languages

Japanese | English

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