Ski & snowboard lessons
Kids ski & snowboard lessons
With programs for children aged 3–12 years old, Evergreen is the premier English ski school for children’s ski and snowboard lessons in Hakuba. For little ones there are even lessons on the “Magic Carpet” runway. Maximum class size of four for the younger ones, eight for older students. Children are grouped according to ability.
Adult ski lessons
Group and private lessons using Canadian and New Zealand methods. For adults and children aged 13 years and over. Beginner, novice, intermediate, and advanced levels offered. Group lesson program offers a smooth transition from total beginner through to advanced skier. Groups are separated into four levels with each class working on skills specific to that level.
Adult snowboard lessons
Group and private lessons for those aged 13 and above. Happo-one has a wide range of terrain with slopes perfect for any level — easy slopes to learn the basics, steeper slopes to practise carving, long thigh-burning Olympic race runs, moguls, deep powder fields after a fresh dump, and a well-maintained snow-park.
Backcountry & snowshoe winter tours
On-mountain guiding
We can guide you to some of Hakuba’s best ski resorts and and show you how to better understand the Hakuba mountains: where to find continuous north-facing slopes and nicely spaced trees with powder stashes, terrain parks, and restaurants and bars with tasty food and drinks — our staff are always good about giving advice for the time you spend in Japan.
Evening snowshoe and fondue
We at Evergreen are happy to guide you under the bright stars of Hakuba. The walk is not strenuous, but just enough to work up an appetite for dessert fondue under the stars or falling snow. It is not unusual to see wild badgers, rabbits, fox, mink, and kamoshika (Japanese mountain goat) while hiking on our tours. Available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Cross-country ski tours
Explore the silence of the winter forest and discover the fun of cross-country skiing. Our guides can take you on track-set trails and give you tips on Nordic technique that will allow you to have fun and feel confident with your ability. Enjoy the views from Hakuba Minekata or challenge the Olympic Courses at Hakuba’s Snow Harp.
Avalanche skills training
The two day AST course developed by the Canadian Avalanche Centre will teach you the basics of safe travel in the backcountry, allow you to recognize avalanche terrain and make more informed slope stability evaluations. You will learn proper self-rescue and group management techniques for the backcountry. Dave Enright is a professional member of the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Children’s daycare service
For young children who may not be ready for the slopes just yet or those kids who just want to have a fun day playing indoors and outdoors. Kids feel right at home making arts and crafts, playing games, or exploring the snowy world around the facility. While you take your time on the hill, you can trust that your children are having a great time outside and warming up around the heaters inside when it gets a bit chilly.
