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Private Lessons (or group) with professional, kind, careful ski instructors!

Winkel Pro Ski School

Ski with skill to really enjoy the beauty of the snow!
Winkel Pro Ski School specializes in private lessons!
Pro Ski Instructors will open up a new world of skiing!

Private Lesson (Limited Group)

Transport to the ski area and equipment rental help.Choose your time and place, ski with an expert and get detailed advice. Ideal for skiers who want to improve in a short time – move by move analysis and comment. One to one or limited groups (3 person maximum).

 

Instructor Fee
First hour ¥8,000, subsequent 30 mins. / ¥3,000
(Maximum 3 students per instructor).

Asarigawa Onsen Ski Area

Snow Cruise ONZE Ski Area

Sapporo Kokusai Ski Area

Kiroro Snow World

Super Luxury “King” Ski Tour

Privately escorted by professional skier or boarder – ski tour!

Start anywhere! Go anywhere! Anytime! With the guidance of a professional ski/board guide this is an 8-hour tailor made tour, fit for a king. From New Chitose Airport out to any ski areas of your choice – as many resorts as you like as long as it’s possible within 8 hours. We’ll rent you ski equipment and make all restaurant reservations. We’ll arrange everything for the perfect day on the slopes. Just ask us.

 

Cost: ¥56,000 per instructor/day

*Tour area covered
Sapporo city, surrounding area, Chitose and Otaru.


*Tour Start/Finish places
New Chitose Airport, Sapporo Station, city hotels in Sapporo, Jozankei and Otaru.
*Ski resorts covered by the tourSapporo Kokusai, Teine, Onze, Asari, Tengu-yama, Kiroro etc For Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano and Tomamu – please ask for details.

  Time
8 hours 
(Lesson, transfer time, mealtime included)

Participants Numbers

4 people maximum (incl. child)

Guiding in English.

Instructor Charter

Winkel provides pro ski instructors for wherever you want to go! Anywhere in Japan! Anywhere worldwide! Please ask us for further information.

Instructor Fee
Half-day ¥21,000. Full Day ¥30,000 (Instructor Transportation and Lift Pass not included).

スキースクールスタッフ

プライベートレッスンを中心にプロのスキー教師が親切・丁寧にお教えします!

Masahiro Yonehana, President.
Masahiro Yonehana, President.The boss – a pro skier who loves flowers!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, Ski Examiner.
・International Ski Instructors Association, Member.
・Japan Sports Association, Master Ski Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.
・CONE (Council for Outdoor & Nature Experiences), Coordinator.

Hiroshi Fujii, Vice-president.
Hiroshi Fujii, Vice-president.Icy, bumpy, off-piste, bad conditions – if snow exists he can ski it with style and flourish!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅢ Ski Instructor.
・International Ski Instructors Association, Member
・CSIA(Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance), Member.
・Japan Sports Association, Advanced Ski Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.

Gaku Enjo - Advisory Staff
Gaku Enjo - Advisory StaffA top ski demonstrator and instructor who loves teaching anyone, from kids to top flight racers.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, Ski Examiner.
・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, Ski Demonstrator.
・International Ski Instructors Association, Member.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.

Yoshinobu Sato, Advisory Staff.
Yoshinobu Sato, Advisory Staff.Can speak Korean and of course Japanese, as well as handle a snow-grooming machine. A big guy who is light on his skis, though recently he’s looking a little slimmer…

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅢ Ski Instructor.
・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, Telemark Ski Instructor.
・International Ski Instructors Association, Member.
・Japan Sports Association, Advanced Ski Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test), Examiner.
・New Zealand Avalanche Course, Certified.

Cho Myoung-Ho, Overseas Staff.
Cho Myoung-Ho, Overseas Staff.In charge of our Korean operations, he is a pioneer of the ski business in Korea. His Japanese is perfect!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

Yoshitaka Murota, Lead Group Staff
Yoshitaka Murota, Lead Group StaffOur school mood-maker, he looks out for junior members. Always ready to give friendly advice on any problem.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅡ Ski Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.
・CONE (Council for Outdoor & Nature Experiences), Leader.

Ippei Ohashi, Lead Group Staff.
Ippei Ohashi, Lead Group Staff.Looks older than someone in his 20s, please call him “Ippei-chan”.He transforms into a fisherman in summer!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.

Akira Okuno, Lead Group Staff.
Akira Okuno, Lead Group Staff.Our oldest staff member bonds everyone together. He studies English hard and is keen to improve.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

Junichi Kitagata, Lead Group Staff.
Junichi Kitagata, Lead Group Staff.Even rough or difficult conditions he is first to get out there and try it – and has yet to be beaten by younger staff! Licensed to work with disabled skiers.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.
・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, Ski Instructor for the Disabled.

Akatsuki Gomi
Akatsuki GomiTeam “Gomi’s Leader. Don’t be deceived by his laid-back manner – he’s a go-getting athlete!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅡ Ski Instructor.
・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, LevelⅡ Snowboard Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.
・Snowboard Badge Test, Examiner.

Tsuyoshi Takahashi
Tsuyoshi TakahashiHe’s our “Iron Man” – despite suffering a broken hip a few years ago he is a dynamic skier. A friendly guy, if you pray in front of our Buddha-look-alike you might get good luck!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅡ Ski Instructor.
・IT Test (International Ski Technical Test) Examiner.

Miki Takakuwa
Miki TakakuwaCustomers come back time and again to her, especially families and kids. She’s a sports superwoman in both summer and winter.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, LevelⅡ Snowboard Instructor.
・Snowboard Badge Test, Examiner.

Tomoyo Kusawake
Tomoyo KusawakeA popular, easy-to-understand instructor who gives clear lessons. But her age? Unidentified!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

Yujiro Nakajima
Yujiro NakajimaHe has wide experience of skiing abroad. He has many repeat customers who love his grin and sunny character!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

Kensuke Nishino
Kensuke NishinoBorn and bred…and living all his life in Otaru. Ask him anything about mountains and rivers and he’ll be happy to share his knowledge. He’s a careful but wild skier!

・SAJ – Ski Association of Japan, Instructor.
・SAJ – Ski Association of Japan, Level B Examiner.

Ryuiichi Takahashi
Ryuiichi TakahashiAlways called a youngster, but in fact already a seasoned pro who loves powder more than groomed courses.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

Hiroe Oba
Hiroe ObaOur original school pin-up girl?... (sorry Hiroe!). A natural skier who loves back-country skiing.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.
・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, Inline Skate Instructor.

Tomomi Ito
Tomomi ItoOften misidentified because his name is usually for women and with a happy red face people even think he’s a drunk! But relax! He’s a caring, sober (male) instructor…

・CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance), LevelⅡ Ski Instructor.

Miki Asahara
Miki AsaharaShe loves mountain climbing and airplanes – in fact anywhere high!

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

 
Takashi Honda A junior ski racer at Utashinai, who still has a passion for skiing.

・SIA - Professional Ski Instructors Association of Japan, StageⅠ Ski Instructor.

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