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Prime Riders

To ski — and to ski with peace of mind.

A private lesson designed for older guests who want to ski but worry about getting hurt.

After you book, Director Nicole personally carries out the pre-lesson assessment. She is both a physiotherapist, with a sports-medicine background, and a qualified ski instructor, so she understands the body and the sport, and translates your physical condition, old injuries and concerns into clear guidance for your instructor. Our focus is not on pushing your technique as far as it will go, but on keeping the risk of injury as low as we can under professional oversight, so you can ski at a comfortable pace with peace of mind. Taught mainly in Chinese, with Cantonese and English available; up to four people per group, and age ranges are not mixed.

Who this is for

Total beginners who have never skied before and want to start from scratch

People who don't want to figure it out on their own and want to get the basics right from step one

For learners who want to understand every move in their own language, without any language barriers.

Who this is for

Total beginners who have never skied before and want to start from scratch

People who don't want to figure it out on their own and want to get the basics right from step one

For learners who want to understand every move in their own language, without any language barriers.

Group size options

Adults (12+): 1–6 people

Group size options

Adults (12+): 1–6 people

What makes this course special

Why get a coach? Getting it right from step one is way faster, safer, and keeps you from picking up bad habits that are a pain to break.

Classes are in Chinese, but we also offer Cantonese and English. The movement cues are super easy to follow and get right.

Get the most bang for your buck: make the most of your limited holiday and actually learn to ski, safely

What makes this course special

Why get a coach? Getting it right from step one is way faster, safer, and keeps you from picking up bad habits that are a pain to break.

Classes are in Chinese, but we also offer Cantonese and English. The movement cues are super easy to follow and get right.

Get the most bang for your buck: make the most of your limited holiday and actually learn to ski, safely

Available spots

Niseko: full day / morning half-day / afternoon half-day / night

Kiroro: Full Day • Rusutsu: Full Day

Rusutsu: full day

Available spots

Niseko: full day / morning half-day / afternoon half-day / night

Kiroro: Full Day • Rusutsu: Full Day

Rusutsu: full day

Gear up and warm up (10-15 mins):

The coach will help you get your gear on, double-check everything, and lead a quick warm-up.

Gear up and warm up (10-15 mins):

The coach will help you get your gear on, double-check everything, and lead a quick warm-up.

Flatground basics (from 30 mins):

Practice your stance, balance, gliding and stopping on a gentle slope.

Flatground basics (from 30 mins):

Practice your stance, balance, gliding and stopping on a gentle slope.

First cable car (depending on how the whole group's doing):

If you're up for it, take the gondola to the top and ride all the way down.

First cable car (depending on how the whole group's doing):

If you're up for it, take the gondola to the top and ride all the way down.

Wrap-up and next steps:

The coach is going over the main points and what we're doing next.

Wrap-up and next steps:

The coach is going over the main points and what we're doing next.

This is the general shape of a single lesson; it is adjusted for group size and how the day is going.

Fees and booking

From ¥75,000 per half-day session — a total price for the whole session, not per person; up to ¥140,000 depending on group size and lesson arrangement.

Just to let you know, that's the total price for the whole class based on how many people are coming, not the price per person.

Heads up, we've got different rates for peak season, but we'll let you know what they are when we confirm your booking.

The course fee doesn't cover lift passes, gear rental, or lunch.

If you need a hand with buying or paying for your lift passes and gear, just let us know when you book. Heads up, there'll be a small platform fee added.

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