Madarao Adventurer
Madarao is the perfect central base to explore not only the fabulous skiing & riding that
Madarao & Tangram ski resorts have to offer, but also the nearby resorts of Nozawa Onsen, Myoko Kogen, Shiga Kogen, Lotte Arai, Kijimadaira, Kurohime and Togari Onsen, just to name a few. You have the option to be guided in the off-piste areas and sidecountry of these resorts, to make the most of the abundant snow that hits these Nagano and Niigata ski resorts.
This package has it all with cozy lodging in Madarao in twin/double rooms with private bathrooms, daily western-style breakfast, a 6-course dinner, guiding in groups of just 2 per guide (or groups of 4 - 6 with 2 guides), private transport to/from the ski areas you will visit, with lift tickets included, and an arrival/departure pickup/drop-off at Iiyama train station.
The Madarao Adventurer package is fully customisable so you can add / subtract days of skiing/riding and even add some lessons if required.
The sample price is based on private groups of 2, however group size can be as big as 6. The maximum guide to guest ratio is 1:3 so groups of 4 to 6 guests require a second guide. If you are a solo traveller, please
enquire for a quote.
Guiding Services
Japan Snowsports offer in-resort piste & off-piste guiding, *lift-access side/backcountry and *touring. It all comes down to your group's ability and desire as to the type of skiing or riding you want to do....you may even want to mix it up from day-to-day!
In each case (totally optional), they are happy to throw you tips to improve your riding in different conditions to make your turns feel effortless. The guides will work on your line choices, to make it safer and more fun, on-piste as well as off-piste. Along with this, they will educate you on safe on-piste and off-piste riding and proper use of backcountry equipment.
*If you choose to do any sidecountry or backcountry skiing/boarding it is mandatory that you have avalanche safety equipment. As a minimum this will include a backpack, shovel, probe & avalanche beacon. Japan Snowsports can assist with the rental of this equipment if you don't have your own.
Ability
Because these are private group tours, as long as you are all a similar level, then any ability level from intermediate and above, snowboarders & skiers are eligible to join.
Lodging
You will stay in the JPS lodge in twin-share rooms or a family room. The package includes daily breakfast and the sample price includes a 6-course evening meal.
See more about the lodge here>>
