Starting from
Location
Japan
Type
BUTTERDOJO X TRS
Minimum Ride Level
Inclusions
Exclusions
Addons
*To fully enjoy yourself on this trip, we recommend a minimum level 3 riding level
Myoko Butterdojo X TRS: Groundtricks Progression
Min level: 4 — strong intermediate and up A special collaboration with The Butter Dojo, led by founder Kai and coach Michael, for riders who’ve got the basics dialled in and want to take their gratori further. Gratori is Japan’s flatland ground-trick style — built on flow, precise board control and clean technique, rather than big air and hard landings. This camp is about levelling up: refining what you already have and linking it into proper combos and bigger rotations, with coaching tailored to where you want to push. The group is capped at six riders with a dedicated coach, so you get plenty of time and attention throughout the camp — plus room to work on the tricks you most want to land. Pre-requisites: – Carving confidently both switch and regular – Solid presses and press spins – Straight nollies and ollies What we’ll cover: – Body movement training – BS compass – Owen combos and Sone combos – Nollie 360s, 540s and 720s – Any trick requests from the group, you name it, we’ll drill down into it
Social Aspect
06
Constant opportunities to socialise and ride together
Group Size
1
INSTRUCTOR
:
6
STUDENTS
Dedicated instructor for the week to follow your progress
Accommodation Type
Mountain Lodge
A private mountain lodge, just our group, close to the resorts
Inclusions
2 Way Private transfers from Nagano Station
6 Nights in mountain lodge
5-day lift pass for Myoko
Daily private transport to the slopes and restaurants
4 x Half day Ground Trick Lessons with The Butter Dojo
5 Days of riding
Dinner reservations daily
Add Ons
Gear Rental
Snowboard equipment and apparel rental
Exclusions
Flights & train tickets
Travel Insurance
Food and personal expenses
Highlights
THE ART OF GROUND TRICKS IN MYOKO
A special collaboration with The Butter Dojo, built for riders looking to take their gratori beyond individual tricks and into flow, style and creativity. Based in Myoko, you’ll spend the week exploring playful terrain, natural features and hidden local mountains while refining your technique alongside Kai and Michael. With fewer crowds, endless terrain and one of Japan’s longest freestyle parks, Myoko provides the perfect canvas for taking your riding to the next level.
Check-in & Chill out
Meet the group at Nagano Station and hop on our private shuttle directly to our private lodge. After check-in, get to know the team and your group for the week, and settle in for a big week of riding ahead!
Private Shuttle Pick up
Nagano Station
Arrival at The Ride Side’s mountain lodge
Myoko Mountain Hut
Welcome briefing by the hosts
Myoko Mountain Hut
Equipment set up and rental fitting in the comfort of our lodge
Two Pines Pizza
Dinner at a local izakaya
Two Pines Pizza
Lessons begin
Lesson schedule: your instructors will determine if you are in the morning or afternoon group during the course of the week. The other half of the day is your self-practice
Groups will be split it into 1:6, with Kai and his co-coach, Michael guiding you through the week. There are 4 half day group lessons included for the week.
What we will cover during the week
– Body movement training
– BS Compass
– Owen Combos
– Sone Combo
– Nollies 360 – 540 – 720
+ tricks that you might want to learn during the week, if time permits!
Key thing to note: what you will learn each week depends on individual progression and group dynamics!
Morning
After breakfast, gather for 2.5 hours of lessons, or self-practice sessions
Afternoon
Self Practice Session/ Group Lesson. Last lift: 3.45PM
Evening
Unwind at Myoko’s local onsens, eat, drink and hang out with the group. If you’re staying at Mountain Lodge, your package includes daily onsen ticket to Landmark Onsen next door. Dinner reservations will also be made each night at our favourite spots in Myoko. Prefer a quiet night in or on a budget? You’ll also have the option to cook and hang out at the lodge instead!
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!
Till next time
Just like that, it’s Saturday again and you’ll be off to your next adventure, on or off the board – but this is not goodbye, it’s see you again! If you’re heading to another location and would like to arrange for Ta-Q-Bin/ Black Cat to do a pick up for your bags, we’ll bring you to the nearest outpost on Friday evening before 6PM.
Private shuttle leaves for Nagano Station
Arrive at Nagano Station
*Recommended train departure time: 9:17AM or 11:12AM (based on current schedule)
Lesson Itinerary
Your week includes 4 half days of lessons and 1 free and easy day midweek.
*Itinerary is weather-dependent and will be tailored to the group’s overall skill level.
Day 2 (Mon): Half day Ground Trick Lesson 1
Ski resort in Myoko
Day 3 (Tue): Half day Ground Trick Lesson 2
Ski resort in Myoko
Day 4 (Wed): Free & Easy self practice day
Free & Easy Day – practice or take a break, it’s up to you!
Day 5 (Thur): Half day Ground Trick Lesson 3
External Resort day!
Day 6 (Fri): Half day Ground Trick Lesson 4
Ski resort in Myoko
Information
Arrival & Departure
departure
Take the private TRS shuttle to Nagano Station
Pick up
Myoko Mountain Hut
1 hr
Drop off
Nagano Station
Accommodation
Myoko Mountain Hut
Myoko Mountain Hut is our home for the week — a private lodge for our group of 24, with no other guests but your trip mates. It’s the kind of place where strangers become trip mates fast, and by day two you’ll know each other a little too well (in the best way). Think hearty dinners after long days on snow, boots drying by the door, late-night debriefs over a drink, and the slow, easy evenings that end up being the part of the trip everyone talks about long after. We might even build our own mini snow park in the back yard. Ride hard, refuel, recharge, repeat.
Rooms & facilities:
Choose the room that suits you: a private queen room with ensuite, a twin room, or a spot in the 6-person bunk room. Bathrooms are shared throughout the lodge, with 5 showers and 6 toilets between the group.
Single slot in Twin Share Room
Early Bird: $2590 per pax (U.P: $2,790)
Up to 2 pax per room
Bunk bed in 6 pax room
Early Bird: $2290 per pax (U.P: $2490)
Up to 6 pax per room
2 pax in Queen Room
Early Bird: $5380 for 2 pax (U.P: $5780)
Up to 2 pax per room
Single slot in Twin Share Room
Early Bird: $2590 per pax (U.P: $2,790)
Up to 2 pax per room
Bunk bed in 6 pax room
Early Bird: $2290 per pax (U.P: $2490)
Up to 6 pax per room
2 pax in Queen Room
Early Bird: $5380 for 2 pax (U.P: $5780)
Up to 2 pax per room
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!
Mountains we’ll be riding
Akakura
The largest ski area in Myoko, you can expect wide groomers for beginners and intermediates to progress on as well as steep terrain with epic tree runs for the advanced riders.
Mountains we’ll be riding
Ikenotaira
Beginner-friendly resort with long and wide piste runs with good tree riding options. Perfect to warm up the legs for the week.
Mountains we’ll be riding
Suginohara
Home to Japan’s longest run at 8.5km, with lots to see along the way. Sugi has something for everyone — steep tree runs, piste of all colours and even moguls for the skiers 😉
Mountains we’ll be riding
Nozawa Onsen
This one’s a crowd favourite! Riding at Nozawa Onsen is the perfect mix of scenic cruising and cultural charm. The resort offers a generous spread of long, open runs ideal for beginners and intermediates, alongside steeper trails and off-piste zones for those wanting more of a challenge. Once you’re off the slopes, you’re straight into a quaint village filled with steaming onsens, narrow streets, and some of the best après-ski eats in Japan.
Mountains we’ll be riding
Madarao
Madarao is great for later in the week once your legs are warmed up! This resort is all about playful powder and tree runs, with 60% of the terrain left ungroomed. The resort features multiple official tree courses and natural bowls, great for intermediate riders looking to explore off-piste in a safe, controlled environment.
Mountains we’ll be riding
Secret Resorts
Crowd’s coming into Myoko and sometimes, it’s always fun to fun fresh new lines away from them! We’ll be taking you to secret resorts that only the locals go to!
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
