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Location
Japan
Type
First Timer Camps
Minimum Ride Level
Inclusions
Exclusions
Addons
*To fully enjoy yourself on this trip, we recommend a minimum level 3 riding level
Aizu 1 Snowboard First Timer Camp
Min level: 0 — never touched snow Built for complete first-timers — if you’ve never strapped into a board or even touched snow before, this is your starting line. With 5 days on snow and 4.5 of them in lessons with our certified instructors, you’ve got the time to do it properly. Most riders finish the week comfortably linking their S-turns and ready for steeper terrain. No experience needed, no pressure to keep up — just a patient, structured progression alongside other first-timers starting exactly where you are. Who is this for? • Absolute first-timers who have never snowboarded before • Anyone who’s never set foot on snow and wants the right foundation from day one What you will learn: • Getting comfortable with your gear — strapping in, stance and balance • Skating and gliding on the flat, and getting on and off the lift • Controlling your heel and toe edges • Sideslipping and the falling-leaf to manage speed and direction • Stopping safely and confidently • Your first linked turns • Riding a green run from top to bottom
Social Aspect
03
Some opportunities to meet others in shared spaces
Group Size
1
INSTRUCTOR
:
6
STUDENTS
Dedicated instructor for the week to follow your progress
Accommodation Type
Ski-in / Ski-Out Hotel
Comfortable rooms with direct access to slopes and full hotel amenities
Inclusions
2 Way bus transfers from Koriyama Station
6 Nights in ski in ski out hotel
4.5 days of full day group snowboard lessons with TRS instructors
4 day lift pass for Nekoma & Alts Bandai
1 day lift pass for Gran Deco Ski Resort
5 days of riding
Daily Buffet-style breakfast and set dinner
1x day trip to Gran Deco Ski Resort
Trips to historical towns of Aizu-Wakamatsu and Kitakata & Ouchijuku
Swop your breakfast for a lunch ticket on the mountain or at Kitakata for ramen!
Swop your hotel dinner for a meal ticket at Aizu-Wakamatsu’s izakayas!
Add Ons
Equipment rental
Ski/Snowboard equipment and apparel rental
Exclusions
Flights & Train Tickets
Travel Insurance
Availability
Week 1 (10 Jan – 16 Jan ’27)
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Week 2 (17 Jan – 23 Jan ’27)
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Week 3 (24 Jan – 30 Jan ’27)
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Week 4 (31 Jan – 06 Feb ’27)
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Week 5 (07 Feb – 13 Feb ’27)
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Week 6 (14 Feb – 20 Feb ’27)
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Week 7 (21 Feb – 27 Feb ’27)
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Week 8 (28 Feb – 06 Mar ’27)
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Highlights
DEEP SNOW MEETS DEEP CULTURE IN AIZU
From carving fresh lines right out your ski-in/ski-out hotel with access to both sides of Nekoma Mountain, to lapping freestyle parks packed with kickers and rails, Aizu delivers the goods. Add in untouched powder stashes and a town steeped in samurai history — this is where deep snow meets deep culture.
Check-in & get ready
Meet the group at Koriyama Station and hop on our private shuttle to our home base in Aizu, Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel known to us as “Aizu 1”. After check-in, get to know the crew and settle in as we walk you through the week’s itinerary and ski areas.
Shuttle Pick up from Koriyama Station
Koriyama Station
Check in
Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel
Rental gear fitting and equipment set up
Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel
Dinner & onsen
Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel
Welcome Briefing
Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel
Lessons begin
Your package includes 4.5 days of full day group lessons on the same mountains as your friends on the Hosted Experience! To ensure effective learning, the group will be assessed and split up into different skill levels.
We know this is not a boot camp and there’s no need to rush through your holiday, so take some time to yourself with a Free and Easy day in the middle of the week. Ride, eat, be merry – it’s all up to you.
Morning
After breakfast, gather for 2.5 hours of lessons before lunch break
Lunch
Lunch break on the slopes!
BONUS: If you’re not a breakfast person, swop your breakfast for a meal ticket to have lunch on the slopes!
Afternoon
2.5hours of lessons after lunch
Evening
Get warm and unwind at the onsen before grabbing dinner at the buffet hall at your own time. After dinner, join the group after that for a nightcap session at the sake lounge or the ice bar outside!
BONUS: If you don’t want to have dinner daily at the hotel, you have the option to hop on a bus to Aizu-wakamatsu, where you can take a meal ticket to selected Izakayas in the town area!
Each evening, our team of hosts will check the latest snow and weather conditions to pick the best resort for the next day, and give you tips on how to layer up properly!
One Last Ride or Goodbye
Time to say goodbye! But wait, you thought we are done with riding? Not at Aizu! Late check out is available 2PM, so for those who do not need to head off for your flight home, you get to enjoy ONE LAST RIDE in the morning — with special first ride service!
Check out and take the morning shuttle
Optional: Choose to check out late and one last free and easy riding session in Aizu. You will have to make your own transport arrangements if you choose this option!
Resort Itinerary
With 5 days on the mountains, 4.5 days of lessons and free and easy afternoon in between, with an option to ride on Day 7 if you opt for late check out!
*Itinerary is weather-dependent and will be tailored to the group’s overall skill level.
Day 2 (Mon): 1st day of lesson
1st day lesson at Alts Bandai/ South Area
Day 3 (Tues): 2nd day of lesson
2nd day lesson at Alts Bandai/ South Area
Day 4 (Wed): Half day lesson
3rd day lesson at Nekoma/ North Area
Day 5 (Thu): 4th day of lesson
4th day lesson with a day trip to an external resort
Day 6 (Fri): 5th day of lesson
4th day lesson at Alts Bandai/ South Area
Information
Arrival & Departure
departure
Take the TRS private shuttle to Koriyama Station
Pick Up
Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel
1 h 30min
Drop Off
Koriyama Station
departure
OPTIONAL, NOT INCLUDED: Check out late (until 1 PM) and take the hotel shuttle to Koriyama Station Seats can be reserved at the hotel front desk for ¥1,500.
Pick Up
Hoshino Bandaionsen Hotel
1 h 30min
Drop Off
Koriyama Station
Accomodations
SKI IN SKI OUT AT ITS FINEST
Anything that you need as a skier or snowboarder, our base for the season has got you covered. From warm miso soup after a day of riding, ski-in ski-out access, to a FREE wax and tune bar, as well as a late check out at 2PM to accommodate one last ride before you leave – we can’t say we actually want to leave.
All rooms come fitted with towels, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, free WIFI,TV, safe and even lounge wear.
Single Slot in Quad Mansionette (Bunk) – Ensuite
Early bird: $2490 per pax (U.P: $2690)
Up to 4 pax
Single Slot in Twin Share room – Ensuite
Early bird: $2790 per pax (U.P: $2990)
Up to 2 pax
Single Slot in Quad Mansionette (Bunk) – Ensuite
Early bird: $2490 per pax (U.P: $2690)
Up to 4 pax
Single Slot in Twin Share room – Ensuite
Early bird: $2790 per pax (U.P: $2990)
Up to 2 pax
You’ve asked for more ways to explore the mountains and this season, we’re making it happen. With a 7d6n itinerary starting this season, this means you can travel *between* our destinations and take in the sights of Japan without worrying about rushing on your holiday! From camps that open up progression across more levels – think carving, tree riding, even backcountry – to exploration experiences and expeditions designed to take you deeper into the mountains – you can experience it all, or as much as possible.
More ways to ride, more ways to progress – if this sounds like your kind of season, you’ll want in early.
Early Bird Sale begins 1 July, 4pm.
First Dibs go live on 30 June!
Alts Bandai
Combined with the North Area, the Nekoma mountain area boasts 33 runs across 3 peaks. The South Area (formerly known as Alts Bandai) is connected to the hotel, with a cat-skiing and in-resort heli ski zone, a terrain park, as well as a 2.5 km groomed slope with majestic views of Lake Inawashiro. Night skiing is also available here.
Nekoma
Connected to the South Area via a chairlift, or walking trial at the top of the mountain, the North Area is where we go for deep powder runs and steep tree sections. With a terrain park to suit all riding levels, here’s where you level up without the pressure. When the storm’s coming in, the top lift is closed for days to accumulate pow – and we get first ride service to enjoy all that!
Inawashiro
The resort that made us fall in love with the Aizu mountain area. With a total of 10 chairlifts, 33 runs, and plenty of ungroomed areas and steep tree runs – everyone is spoilt for choice here. Inawashiro is split into 3 areas – Sky, Base and Minero with a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced slopes in each.
Gran Deco
A great resort for those learning how to ski or snowboard! Mellow terrain with no crowds make learning and practicing at Gran Deco a breeze without the pressure of avoiding others. Gran Deco also has an easy snow-surf park with easy rollers and small banks, along with wide open runs to practice carving too.
01
Find your crew
Come solo or bring your crew—our hosted trips and camps are all about good vibes, shared rides, and late-night hangs.
02
From piste to powder & tree runs
Our hosts will guide you through all terrain types based on your skill level. Whether you prefer to take it chill or have an appetite for adventure, you’ll be in good hands.
03
Level up and push your boundaries
From steeper runs to side hits and beginner park laps, our hosts will progressively challenge you throughout the week.
04
Ride our lines
We read the weather, track the snow, and scope out the best lines—so you don’t have to. Ride with us and unlock secret stashes and local favourites most never find.
05
Find your crew
Come solo or bring your crew—our hosted trips and camps are all about good vibes, shared rides, and late-night hangs.
01
From piste to powder & tree runs
Our hosts will guide you through all terrain types based on your skill level. Whether you prefer to take it chill or have an appetite for adventure, you’ll be in good hands.
02
Level up and push your boundaries
From steeper runs to side hits and beginner park laps, our hosts will progressively challenge you throughout the week.
03
Ride our lines
We read the weather, track the snow, and scope out the best lines—so you don’t have to. Ride with us and unlock secret stashes and local favourites most never find.
04
Find your crew
Come solo or bring your crew—our hosted trips and camps are all about good vibes, shared rides, and late-night hangs.
05
From piste to powder & tree runs
Our hosts will guide you through all terrain types based on your skill level. Whether you prefer to take it chill or have an appetite for adventure, you’ll be in good hands.
01
Level up and push your boundaries
From steeper runs to side hits and beginner park laps, our hosts will progressively challenge you throughout the week.
02
Ride our lines
We read the weather, track the snow, and scope out the best lines—so you don’t have to. Ride with us and unlock secret stashes and local favourites most never find.
03
Find your crew
Come solo or bring your crew—our hosted trips and camps are all about good vibes, shared rides, and late-night hangs.
04
From piste to powder & tree runs
Our hosts will guide you through all terrain types based on your skill level. Whether you prefer to take it chill or have an appetite for adventure, you’ll be in good hands.
05
Level up and push your boundaries
From steeper runs to side hits and beginner park laps, our hosts will progressively challenge you throughout the week.
01
Ride our lines
We read the weather, track the snow, and scope out the best lines—so you don’t have to. Ride with us and unlock secret stashes and local favourites most never find.
