Adult Snowboard Lessons on Hakuba's Happo-one
Our native-English-speaking instructors will make sure you are safe and having a great time riding in Hakuba. Through step-by-step instruction, technical skill development and by providing specific points to work on, we guarantee you will have a memorable experience and improve your technique! Our snwboard instructors use the Canadian and New Zealand methods of instruction.Our school is the ideal ski-in ski-out set-up with our office, meeting area, public toilets, rest area, day-care room, our own "Roots Cafe" serving delicious vegetarian food and drinks and a lift-ticket booth nearby.
Lesson Programs
Evergreen Outdoor Center offers group and private lessons as follows:
Our group lesson program offers a smooth transition from total beginner through to advanced snowboarder. Group classes are separated into 4 levels with each class working on skills specific to that level. You will be impressed with your continual skill-development.
Happo-one has a wide range of terrain with slopes perfect for any levels - easy slopes to learn the basics, steeper slopes to practice carving, long thigh-burning olympic race runs, moguls, deep powder fields after a fresh dump and a well-maintained snow-park. In group lessons you cannot request specific "park/mogul etc. " lessons, rather the instructor will work with the entire group on skills specific to your level. If you'd like specific training (racing, moguls, park, powder etc) please consider Private Lessons.
Ages: 13 years and over
Levels offered: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Max people per instructor: 8
*lift tickets are not required for beginner lessons
Our private lessons offer focussed instruction from total beginners through to advanced skiers - carving or freestyle - tailored to suit your level. Private snowboard lessons are fun but focused and you will be impressed with your fast and continual skill-development.
Happo-one has a wide range of terrain with slopes perfect for any level - easy slopes to learn the basics, steeper slopes to practice carving, long thigh-burning olympic race runs, moguls, deep powder fields after a fresh dump and a well-maintained snow-park. Whatever it is you wish to work on, we have the right instructors and the right terrain to help you improve your skiing!
Ages: 13 years and over
Levels offered: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Max people per instructor: 6
*lift tickets are not required for beginner lessons
Times (please sign-in at least 15 minutes before the lesson starts)
| Half Day AM | 09:30-12:00 |
| Half Day PM | 13:30-16:00 |
| Full Day | 2 sessions as above with a 1 1/2 hour lunch break |
Lesson Prices
| Group Lesson AM | ¥6,500 / person |
| Group Lesson PM | ¥5,500 / person |
| Group Lesson Full Day | ¥10,500 / person |
| Private Lesson Half Day | ¥28,000 / lesson (1-6 people) |
| Private Lesson Full Day | ¥50,000 / lesson (1-6 people) |
Location
All lessons begin and end at Evergreen Outdoor Center's Ski School (Happo Base) on the slopes of Happo-one. Click here to see Happo Base access details. If coming to our ski school by yourself, please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to your lesson start-time. Alternatively, you may request our complimentary shuttle - details of this can be found here.
Includes
Qualified snowboard instructor (English speaking), insurance, tax and all the fun you can handle!
Bring
Lift pass (except beginner lessons), winter clothing, knit cap, gloves, goggles and smiles! You will also need to have your own ski gear.
Rentals
Evergreen does not offer rental service. For rental equipment, we recommend:
››The Boarding Co.
- locally owned and operated, quality equipment, online reservation system, delivered directly to your hotel, personal service
Special for 2011-2012! Book and confirm lessons with Evergreen and receive 10% off your rentals with The Boarding Co.
››Spicy Rentals
- locally owned and operated, reasonable prices, shops located all throughout Hakuba
Evergreen's Instructors
Our guides are native-level English-speaking professionals who are talented at conducting lessons that are safe, controlled, and emphasize proper techniques while having a great time. All instructors hold instructing as well as first-aid certificates. We also have French, German and Spanish speaking instructors available on request.
We classify into 4 ability levels - Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Click below to see these levels and take a moment to think about your goals.
››Evergreen Snowboard Levels
Complimentary Shuttle Service
For lessons at Happo-one, we offer a complimentary shuttle service before and after lessons provided you are staying within our pick-up area.
››Click here for details of this service.
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››Children's Ski & SB Lessons