H2O Guides Niseko, Japan Big Mountain Camp

NISEKO

Japan

H2O Guides Japan Powder Camp
Niseko, Japan
January 9 – 17, 2010

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.

Northwest to southeast 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 years down the road, you still won’t believe you had.

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 a variety of 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 9th: 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 10th: In bounds skiing, with an emphasis on route
selection, powder skiing technique and building a group team emphasis.

Monday January 11th: 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 12th: Going out through 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 13th: 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 14th: Accessing the best snow and skiing possible.

Friday January 15th: Accessing the best snow and skiing possible.

Saturday January 16th: 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

Price: $4,995