"Side country" is boundary area between ski slope and backcountry.
So called it is easy backcountry where you can go with lift access.
RUSUTSU in Hokkaido has abundance of powder snow that is famous all over the world.
Rusutsu ski resort has a lot of ski slopes,but
there are many untouched and natural slopes out of ski resort.
Snow here is the same as natural snow, so you can enjoy easily powder snow
under the same conditions as backcountry snow.
We "Samurai Snow Concierge" will guide you safely to enjoy powder snow efficiently.
You will say "This is HOKKAIDO!!! This is RUSUTSU POWDER!!!"
Side country is a very fascinating activity which you can enjoy powder snow easily.
But, therer are various risks in the side country area that are not present on the ski slopes.
There are rocks,standing trees,and sometimes cracks which are not on the ski slopes.
And it is difficult to understand what is dangerous if you are not used to "side country".
Our "Samurai Snow Concierge" side country GUIDE
will efficiently guide you through the powder snow unique to Rusutsu.
In addition to it,we will tell you
how to identify danger, safety management methods, and techniques for sliding in trees.
We will guide you with detailed explanations, so you can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
Our Samurai GUIDE is completely private guide,
so we will guide you safely according to your physical strength and skills.
You don't have to adapt to others, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.
Of course, feel free to take breaks as well.
For powder advanced players,
we will efficiently guide you to recommended barns
according to the snow situation and weather that day.
For powder beginners, we will teach you how to slide on powder so please don't worry.
Everyone can enjoy RUSUTSU powder snow safely!!
Hokkaido RUSUTSU ski resort.
Outside area of Izora mountain,East mountain and West mountain.
About 3 hours ~ 6 hours
※You can decide the Guide time according to your wishes.
・In front of the NeveCafe
・In front of the central ticket office
・In front of the East mountain ticket office
・Vale Hotel locker entrance
Please meet at one of the locations listed above.
*Snowboard or ski
*Snowboard boots or ski boots
*Wear
*Goggles
*Glove
*Beanie or helmet
*Lift ticket
Snowboarding level intermediate and above
※You can also participate by skiing.
Please make payment via the prepayment system we will send you in advance.
Birth 17.Dec.1987 From Hyogo prefecture
I started snowboard when I was 15 years old.
When it was first time, I couldn't do snowboard at all, but I enjoyed so much!!!
Since then, I have been captivated by snowboarding.
2 years ago, I moved to Hokkaido to enjoy snowboard with my wife.
And this year, I have started SAMURAI SNOW CONCIERGE snowboarding school with my wife!!
Let's enjoy snowboarding with us!!
JSBA official A class instructor
JSBA official B class examiner
TECH.2
SAJ official instructor
SAJ official examiner
≪More than 150 ski days per year!!≫
≪Lesson experience for over 2,000 people!!≫
≪Snowboarding experience for over 20 years!!≫
When I belonged to the RUSUTSu official school, I was mainly in charge of mountain guides.
I am proud that there is no one like me.
Birth 16.May.1989 From Aichi prefecture
When I was 5 years old, I started snowboard with my family.
Then my father was my snowboard teacher.
I stopped doing snowboard when I took university entrance exam,
but I couldn't forget the charm of snowboard.
When I was 27 years old, I left the company in Tokyo and moved to Hokkaido.
I enjoy off-course at Rusutsu Slope more than 100 days a year.
And utilizing that experience,this year, I have started SAMURAI SNOW CONCIERGE snowboarding school
with my husband.
Let's enjoy and please ask us everything about snowboarding!!
JSBA official A class instructor
TECH 1
2020 Participation of all Japan tournament of snowboarding.
Graduated from the University of Tokyo
Web designer
tutor
| Guide hours | Time | 1~4 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3hours | 9:00~12:00 or 13:00~16:00 |
60,000 JPY |
| 4hours | 9:00~13:00 |
70,000 JPY |
| 5hours | 9:00~15:00 or 10:00~16:00 |
80,000 JPY |
| 6hours | 9:00~16:00 |
90,000 JPY |
※The instructor nomination fee is 10,000 yen
（We may not be able to accept your nomination depending on the time.Please consult us each time.）
※All prices include tax
※Guide hour is from 9:00 to 16:00
※For safety, two guides will accompany you in the side country.
※If you want to add number of people or change hours, please contact us.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Hokkaido and at RUSUTSU!!
Email:samurai.snow.concierge@gmail.com