1+ Day Skiing in Hakuba with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki
Ski alongside FWT skier Yu Sasaki and have a great day - or more - skiing with a professional in the gorgeous setting of Hakuba and its high-quality runs on the island of Honshu in Japan.
Private
Japan Alps
+1 Day
Jan - Mar, Dec
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Ski next to an FWT professional currently ranked second in Japan.
- Take a day or more to ski the immaculate Hakuba region.
- Find out what ski lines and runs an expert chooses.
Description
Find out why Japan hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics and ski with an FWT skier in Hakuba! The incredible resorts of the northern Japanese Alps are a great place to share a fun experience skiing next to the world’s 60th-ranked skier!
Japan is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world, with cultural enrichment at every turn and fascinating scenery to accompany its tourists. The mountainous region on its main island, Honshu, is just as well known for its impressive skiing prowess. The mountain village of Hakuba has Olympic-caliber runs and resorts that can turn a great trip into the trip of a lifetime. This is where you (and I) come in!
I need a partner in crime to take on the epic slopes and slides of this fantastic town. Please join me in a day or more of unforgettable skiing across Hakuba. I am a Freeride World Tour skier currently ranked second in all of Japan and 60th in the world, so I will make sure you have a fun and satisfying time while you’re out on the mountain.
Hakuba is one of my favorite places to ski because the snow is some of the best in the world. It is light and dry, the kind of mesmerizing powder that can haunt your dreams long after you leave the island. The snowfall is equally generous, so you never have to worry about running out of it, even after a day or two of skiing.
I’m no instructor, but I’m more than happy to share some of the trade secrets I’ve discovered from years on the professional circuit. We will be within the boundaries of the resort the entire time, so I can fill you in on what lines and runs I select and why. Our time together will be an absolute blast!
This program is suited for intermediate-level skiers and above who are capable and willing to assess their own abilities on the slopes. You should have a moderate fitness level in the least, prepared for a few days of serious skiing with a real powder hound.
Book this program NOW and ski with a FWT professional on the high-quality Hakuba runs that boast some of the best routes in all of Japan and – dare I say – the world!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- The price includes the guiding fee.
- The price does NOT include the lift tickets, nor does it include anything that is not explicitly mentioned as “included.”
Details
More info
- 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).
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.
Meeting point
About the guide
Yu
FWT Athlete
- Skier
- 2nd in Men's Freeride Skiing Japan (60th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Born in Sapporo, currently based in Revelstoke, Canada
- English level: Fluent
I was born in the city of Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan and currently reside in Revelstoke, BC in Canada. I am a member of the Freeride World Tour and now ranked 2nd in Japan.
Here are the results of my most recent competitions:
Kiroro Powder Ride (2015) - 1st
Japan Freeride Open (2016) - 1st
FWQ Hakuba (2017) *** - 1st
FWT Kicking Horse 2 (2017) - 10th
If you like extreme skiing and have an interest in exploring backcountry skiing, I would love to have fun riding together!
Languages
Japanese | English
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