NISEKO EPIC SNOW SCHOOL

Greeting

O-MO-TE-NA-SHI ski lesson in English by Japanese instructor

All of our staff are Japanese. We offer lessons in English to the skiers of any level, from beginners who see the snow for the first time to the advanced skiers who come to Niseko seeking fresh POW.
In addition, we will be happy to help you having some other unforgettable experiences with local food and hot spring in Niseko.

We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

NISEKO EPIC SNOW SCHOOL
Owner Yoshimitsu Suda

STAFF

Principal
JUN MIYAZAKI

In 1995, I went to France (Chamonix) to gain the higher level of skiing skills.
From 1996 to 2003, I competed in the Moguls at All Japan Championship as a Tokyo Team member.
In 1998 and 1999, I was a member of the All Japan Junior National Team.
In 1999 and 2001, I won SAJ official A Class competition twice.
In 2001, I placed 6th at the All Japan Championship Mogul.

In 2002 Season, I was ranked 5th in the Europe Cup Mogul Overall Ranking.

Qualification:
Qualified ski instructor in France
Ski Association of Japan, Freestyle A Class Referee (Mogul)
French Ski School (Chamonix School) Ski Instructor

Vice-Principal
YOSHIMITSU SUDA

I have 15-year career as an instructor at a ski school in Nagano Prefecture and experienced more than 1000 ski lessons.
I also learned ski instruction in Whistler, Canada in 2016 and I was certified as CSIA ski instructor Level 2.

My easy to understand and friendly lessons are popular with many beginners.

Qualification:
ex-Japan SIA Stage 2
CANADA CSIA Level 2
SAJ 1st Grade
Japan SIA　Snow board Level Silver
CANADA CAA Avalanche AST Level 1
Ski-Binding-Boot SYSTEM Technical Personnel ISO11088

Chief Instructor
SHIGENOBU YOKONO

I have an experience with skiing for more than 40 years.
I skied at many ski resorts in Japan and many in US as well (California, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico) as I used to live in California and Texas.
I am crazy about Backcountry skiing and Heli-Skiing these days.

Qualification:
SAJ 1st Grade
Ski-Binding-Boot SYSTEM Technical Personnel ISO11088

Instructor
KAYOKO OKABE

I am from Tokyo, Japan.
I have been skiing since I was 5years old in Nagano, Japan.
And I have moved to Whistler, Canada 2009,
since that I have taught beginner adults, Alpine racing kids program,
many type of lessons in Whistler Blackcomb for 7 seasons.

Qualification:
Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance CSIA Level3
SAJ 1st Grade
Whistler Blackcomb School Ski Instructor

Instructor
TAMOTSU SAITO

I have been a Ski Guide for 26 years both as a Ski Guide and as a Tour Conductor in Europe.
I have conducted hiking, climbing, gourmet wine and food tours as well as relaxing spa tours.
I stay in Europe for 4-5 months of the year to conduct tours and to visit a nursing home even now.

I have climbed Mont Blanc 3 times, Monte Rosa for 3 times and Matterhorn for once.

Qualification:
SAJ 1st Grade

Private Lesson

Fun skiing with your family and friends

Lessons suitable to your ski level

Free shuttle from / to your hotel

Private Lesson

【Special offer to the guests of Hotel Resort Inn Niseko: 50% off on all of the rentals for the day of lesson.】

※We give lessons in English.
※Lesson fee does not include any rental or lift ticket.

Group Lesson

【Special offer to the guests of Hotel Resort Inn Niseko: 50% off on all of the rentals for the day of lesson.】

Group Lesson is only available to the guests of Hotel Resort Inn Niseko.

※We give lessons in English.
※Lesson fee does not include any rental or lift ticket.

Family Lesson

【Special offer to the guests of Hotel Resort Inn Niseko: 50% off on all of the rentals for the day of lesson.】

Family Lesson is only available to group of family or friends.

※We give lessons in English.
※Lesson fee does not include any rental or lift ticket.

Beginner Package

※For the firsttime skier

Beginner Package includes;

• First day（Throughout the day）Free rental (skis, boots, poles, ski jacket/pants, gloves, goggle, helmet)
• Private ski lesson (2 or 4 hours)
• Free shuttle service to ski area from your hotel
• Discount coupon for Niseko Annupuri area 8 hour lift ticket

Program	Price[Up to 2 people]	per person[Up to 6 people ]
Beginner 2 hours Lesson [AM or PM]	¥30,000	¥5,000 / per person
Beginner 4 hours Lesson[Full Day]	¥50,000	¥7,000 / per person

We will give a certificate to all of you who received our lesson.

Please let us know your ski level when you make reservations.
0.I am a first time skier. I never put skis on before.
1.I can make snowplough turns, but only on green slops.
2.I can make snowplough turns on green and blue slops, sometimes parallel towards the end of the turn.
3.I feel comfortable with making parallel turns on groomed blue slops, but not on steeper slops.
4.I ski parallel on almost all slops in good conditions, but not on bumpy, icy or deep snow conditions.
5.I am an advanced skier and ski comfortably on any slops and in almost any condition.

※Green slope : for beginner skier
※Blue slope  : for intermediate skier

Rentals

Our rental skis and boots are high performance quality, not made for rental purpose. (Skis: Volkl / Dynastar  Boots: Head)

Please check the difference in quality with other stores.

operating company : 47 Sports promotion association