Half-Day Skiing with FWT Skier Yu Sasaki in Hakuba
Get starstruck on the slopes of Hakuba while spending a half-day skiing next to a Freeride World Tour skier ranked second in Japan in a once-in-a-lifetime program in the Japanese Alps.
Private
Japan Alps
1/2 Day
Jan - Mar, Dec
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Ski alongside a Freeride World Tour professional.
- Explore the unique and exciting terrain of Hakuba.
- Have fun in deep powder and catch a pro tip or two.
Description
Head for Hakuba and a half-day of skiing on a program alongside a Freeride World Tour skier! Located in the northern Japanese Alps on the island of Honshu, you can cruise the slopes of its amazing scenery in the company of the second-ranked skier in Japan!
The village of Hakuba in the Nagano Prefecture has long been a premiere ski destination. It hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics, it accommodates skiers, snowboarders, and every stripe of winter sport enthusiast. It is notorious for having light powder of the highest quality, making for some of the best runs and lines in all of Japan and the world. There are tons of reasons why this is one of my favorite places to ski.
When it comes to freeriding, I couldn’t imagine a better place than Hakuba for a perfect ski vacation. Not only will you be enjoying all of the natural features of this unique location like world-class facilities and fascinating culture, but you will be scouring the snow for the perfect run with a seasoned professional! As an FWT skier currently ranked 60th in the world, I know how to have fun, ski hard, and make memories in a snowy paradise.
The better part of our day will be spent around the spectacular resort runs across Hakuba. I am not an instructor, but I can share professional tips I take up the mountain when I ski, including what runs and lines I take and why. To be in good company and share my passion for skiing with a like-minded individual is my goal for this program.
You should be an intermediate-level skier or better to participate in this trip. It is your responsibility to assess your skills and abilities to ski at a reasonable proficiency. Being in good shape is also necessary for a skiing adventure that will last about half of a day.
Book this amazing opportunity NOW and enjoy a half-day program skiing with a world-ranked athlete and immersing yourself in Hakuba’s dreamlike scenery of snow!
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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