Book directly or via Hokkaido Vibe website: www.hokkaidovibe.com
We offer snowboard instructor training for individuals and snowsports schools here in Niseko/Rusutsu and also around Japan.
Whether you are looking for a single day or evening through to multi-day/season long programmes. Feel free to contact us so we can create a plan for your season.
With 40+ seasons experience we are well equipped to help you get the most out of your time here in powder paradise.
Lets us know what you are looking to get out of your holiday and we will be able to put together the sessions to get you there.
From guided tours of the Niseko gates and world class tress in Rusutsu. To heading out on your first splitboarding experience, we are here to make that experience one to remember.
We provide local insight to find the best lines and also host camps that allow you to find like minded souls to share the backcountry powder here in Niseko.
I will be working for Hokkaido Vibe this coming winter season.
Book directly or via Hokkaido Vibe website: www.hokkaidovibe.com
Private instructor with a vehicle - offering maximum flexibility until 6pm
Extended time with your pro allows time for after-ski Onsen adventure, getting dropped off for dinner, and more.
Full day allows a comprehensive lesson plan for your maximum progression
Collection and drop-off from your accommodation
1-5 people max
Flexible start time
Explore the whole mountain and enjoy off-mountain restaurants for lunch
Private instructor with a vehicle - flexible to start lessons in different locations
Full day allows a comprehensive lesson plan for your maximum progression
Collection and drop-off from your accommodation
1-5 people max
Flexible start time
Explore the whole mountain and enjoy off-mountain restaurants for lunch
Private instructor with a vehicle
Full day allows a comprehensive lesson plan for your maximum progression
Collection and drop-off from your accommodation
1-5 people max
Flexible start time
Explore the whole mountain and enjoy off-mountain restaurants for lunch
Perfect to learn or progress your skills on the slopes
Full day allows a comprehensive lesson plan for your maximum progression
Private lesson
Flexible start time
1-5 people max
Time to explore the whole mountain
Convenient meeting locations (Annupuri / Hirafu)
Internationally qualified local instructors
A magical snowboarding experience under the night sky
A great way to make the most of your day at the mountain
Private lesson (2h)
Fixed start time
1-5 people max
Convenient meeting locations (Annupuri / Hirafu)
Internationally qualified local instructors
"I had a lesson with Richie learning how to turn goofy foot which was what I really needed, after this lesson the next few last days I felt so much more confident on the mountain and going down red cat tracks. Turning and going down the mountain then became so much more enjoyable and felt amazing. So just wanted to say thank you to Richie, I really did notice the difference after that last lesson, and he was a really nice instructor.
Also good one helping us with the food line on our first day and recommending the chicken nanban which we had every day after!"
What sets us apart? We call Niseko home. We know the mountains intimately and take pride in sharing the best of them with you — every day, in any conditions.
Book directly or via Hokkaido Vibe website: www.hokkaidovibe.com
Finding the best powder
Let our local guides find you the very best that day
Start Time - Early
Collection and drop-off service
1-5 people max
Locations include Niseko United/Rusutsu/Kiroro/Moiwa and more
Avalanche equipment required
Full day allows a comprehensive guding around the whole area.
Collection and drop-off from your accommodation
1-5 people max
Flexible start time
Private guide
Start Time - Early
Collection and drop-off from your accommodation
1-5 people max
Explore the whole mountain and its world class powder tree runs.
Escape from the crowds and be DEEP in the wilderness
True Hokkaido winter wonderland awaits
Start Time - Early
Collection and drop-off service
1-5 people
Locations include Mt Yotei, Shiribetsu, Iwaonupuri, Nitonupuri, Chisenupuri, and more...
Avalanche equipment required
Flexible start time
Private groups (1–6 people max)
Explore the entire mountain
Convenient meeting locations (Annupuri / Hirafu)
Internationally qualified local instructors
"Having trained to be a snowboard instructor I was really wanting to take my riding to the next level. I found the perfect instructor in Richie who really focused in on me, and developing my own 'voice' as a rider, bringing different aspects of the sport from freeride and freestyle, incorporating technique from varied and different schools and trainings. I felt he could see everything in my riding and how to improve it, tweak it, and introduce new elements that were challenging and took me out of my comfort zone. As Richie might say, I was able to locate my 'happy place' riding around Saas-Fee."
Previous Niskeo snowboard instructor training sessions 2020
"You gave us good foundations and confidence and we had heaps of fun, during the
lessons and then when we were off enjoying the slopes. We survived five
days of snowboarding and are already talking about coming back. We'll
definitely seek you out for more lessons next time."
