Becoming Ski & Snowboard instructors Since 2002, we've trained over 2,000 ski and snowboard instructors, and plenty of those have gone on to work in ski schools around the world. Below is a list of stories about how many of them have gone on to "live the dream"…
Spike Lupton "From Graphic Designer to snowboard in instructor"
Spike chose to go on [...]
With the real men tired from their night-skiing at broken river the night before and snowfall causing a bit of havoc on the mountains, we all agreed that it would be a great day for a road trip. We jumped in the car and set out on the journey to Mount Olympus, made interesting by the snow-filled roads and stunning scenery. The drive was easily worth it from the moment we laid eyes on Mount Olympus, the playground of the gods. Even though the powder was a bit hard...
Niseko - Japan
One of Japan’s best kept secrets, Niseko ski resort encompasses three
excellent ski destinations on the northern island of Hokkaido, where
attention to detail is second to none. The beginner slopes here are
well groomed, while advanced sliders get mogul runs and off-piste
artists can take advantage of masses of powder and tree-lined runs.
Annupuri is the quieter, beginner resort of the three, while Hirafu
sees more crowds and has tougher slopes.
The resort base at Niseko is located at around 1,000 feet above sea
level. Facilities and services are really good and there are ski
schools and plentiful equipment rental stores.
The three Niseko ski resorts offer more than 60 slopes for all skill
levels and each resort has a snowboard park, with the exception of
Annupuri. Hirafu also boasts a 328-foot half-pipe. There are 37 ski
lifts altogether, half of which belong to Hirafu, with a capacity to
carry more than 40,000 people per hour to the slopes and off-piste
trails. The vertical is nearly 3,000 feet and each resort has a lengthy
run.
Accommodation at Niseko ski resort is at hotels, pensions and bed and
breakfasts, and there are about 30 establishments in all, with Hirafu
offering the most beds. The majority of hotels offer excellent
facilities and you will find very friendly hosts, not to mention superb
food, both traditional Japanese and Western, while après-ski can best
be enjoyed at Hirafu.
If you fancy a break from the slopes of Niseko ski resort, Hirafu
village has some fantastic, open-air hot springs in beautiful settings
at the southern end of the village. Farther afield is the town of
Sapporo, which was host to the 1972 Winter Olympics and is the centre
of many fine ski resorts. Just outside Sapporo is the Hokkaido
Historical Village, which is well worth a look if you have a spare day.
Niseko ski resort’s ski season runs from November to May, with ideal
snow conditions in February and March when the powder is at its driest.
The most convenient means of transport to the resort is to fly to
Sapporo-Chitose Airport and then hire a car to get to the resort.
Hokkaido Tracks Holidays provides designer style Niseko accommodation. With over 200 luxury apartments, resort homes and penthouses to suit families, couples or small groups, you are spoilt for choice. All of our Niskeo accommodation offers contemporary, comfortable interiors and the latest in cutting edge alpine architecture and materials. All our properties are designed in unique styles and situated in key ares around Hirafu village. Whether you're looking for independent, serviced or fully catered holidays, we offer fully tailored accommodation options for your Niseko holiday.
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