H2O GUIDES JAPAN POWDER CAMP
Dates: January 7th - January 14th 2012
Price: $4,995
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Join the H2O Guide Team for the best powder skiing experience in the world! Located on Japan’s North Island of Hokkaido, Niseko offers a unique skiing and cultural experience unmatched anywhere on earth.
From the Northwest, Siberian fronts sweep across the Sea of Japan and deliver meters of powder to Niseko every winter. In fact, Niseko is the world’s second snowiest ski resort, boasting an annual average snowfall of 595 inches. Powder is in fact part of the culture in Niseko.
A short flight from Tokyo, Niseko is easy to access but feels a world apart from any Western ski area. Niseko comprises four interconnected resorts (Hirafu, Higashiyama, Annupuri and Hanazono) that together form 2000 plus skiable acres accessed by 38 lifts and gondolas.
Japan’s tree skiing, made famous by ski magazines and movies in recent years, lives up to the highest of expectations. One pristine powder run through Niseko’s White Birch trees and you will be hooked for life. With the largest night skiing arena in the world, Niseko offers a night skiing experience that you still won't believe even years down the road.
Whether you’re after bustling nightlife or a quite Zen-like experience, Niseko offers something for everyone. Niseko is home to numerous “onsens”, natural volcanic hot springs, which provide the most heavenly après ski setting imaginable. The warmth and friendliness of the local people combined with delicious, gourmet cuisine completes the package.
Come experience a world of endless, untouched powder, magical tree skiing and a culture that revolves around powder, skiing and the mountains.
Travel and Camp Itinerary:
Saturday January 7th: Arrive at New Chitose Airport via Tokyo Narita International Airport on Japan Airlines flight #3047 arriving at 8:20pm. The
transportation service will meet you once you have gathered your luggage. From there, a 2 ½ hour shuttle will take you to the Gondola Chalets located in the heart of the Niseko Hirafu Village.
Sunday January 8th: In bounds skiing, with an emphasis on route selection, powder skiing technique and building a group team emphasis.
Monday January 9th: An emphasis on tree skiing, powder management and storm skiing techniques. These techniques allow for powder skiing all day long, no matter which resort you call home.
Tuesday January 10th: Going out into the backcountry with an emphasis on snow pit analysis, snowpack stability analysis, route selection to include safe zones and where and where not to be regarding backcountry topography.
Wednesday January 11th: Use the morning to work on each person’s personal discipline: skiing faster, more technical lines, jumping, etc. The afternoon is set aside for skiing as much vertical as possible.
Thursday January 12th: Accessing the best snow and skiing possible.
Friday January 13th: Accessing the best snow and skiing possible.
Saturday January 14th: Similar to how we arrived in Niseko, we will take a ground transfer to the New Chitose Airport, then a domestic flight back to Tokyo. Once you have returned to the New Chitose Airport your package is over, proceed to your final destination from here.
Package Includes
- 7-nights lodging in Niseko including breakfast
- Traditional Sushi dinner
- Traditional Nabe dinner
- 6-lift tickets in Niseko
- 6 full days of skiing with the H2O Guide Team
- Round trip transfers from New Chitose Airport to Niseko
- Use of avalanche transceiver, climbing harness, shovel, and backpack
- The latest big mountain and powder skiing techniques and protocols
- Terrain management and line selection
- Weather and terrain evaluation
- Stability and on the go snow evaluation
