Telemark Lessons in Hakuba
Telemark skiing - also known as "free heel skiing". Unlike alpine skiing equipment, the skis used for telemarking have a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes, just as in cross-country skiing. Telemark turns are led with the heel flat on the outside ski (the downhill ski at the end of the turn), while the inside (uphill) ski is pulled beneath the skier's body with a flexed knee and raised heel. This form of skiing has become very popular in Hakuba by powder skiing's elite. Learn proper form and powerful techniques to accelerate your telemark skiing ability before exploring the backcountry on one of our guided tours; join in the fun, telemark lesson details are below.
Telemark skiing lessons are offered daily from December 10th through to the end of the season at Happo-one.
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.
Tour Times |
HALF DAY AM: 9:00 sign-in, 9:30 ~ 12:00 finish
HALF DAY PM: 13:00 sign-in ~ 16:00 finish FULL DAY: 9:00 sign-in ~ 16:00 finish *1 1/2 hour lunch break 12:00-13:30 |
Regular Season Prices |
HALF DAY PRIVATE LESSON: 28,000 yen for up to 5 people
FULL DAY PRIVATE LESSON: 50,000 yen for up to 5 people (Dec 10th, 2010 - May 8th, 2011) |
Location |
Happo-one, Hakuba. Start point is Happo Base.
Hakuba Goryu, Hakuba. Start point is Goryu Base. |
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Includes |
Qualified instructor, insurance, tax | |
Bring |
Lift pass, winter clothing (pants, jacket, gloves, warm hat, warm thermals etc.), goggles, telemark skis, boots and poles.
Though there are a number of rental and retail stores spread through Hakuba, Telemark skis are not abundant at rental shops. We suggest your first and perhaps only point of contact be: ››Rapie (Outdoor Store in town; not far from Jusco Supermarket on Route 148, full telemark rentals available) |
