Level 0 complete first timers.
Level 1 beginners who have spent just a couple of days on the slopes and still looking to improve and perfect your S-turns
Our instructors will follow you through your lessons, getting to know your strengths & weaknesses and helping you improve quickly
Ride together and form new memories, and see what makes our camps special.
Whether joining our hosted experience or progression camps, you and your friends will be able to stay together, dine together and enjoy your trip as a crew!
Our instructors travel with the group to the different ski resorts, ensuring you continue your learning progress in all locations.
Designed for complete first-timers with no experience snowboarding, or beginners looking to improve and perfect your S-turns. This camp will take you through all the fundamentals of snowboarding to ensure you level up in the quickest time possible, ensuring you can navigate your way down the mountain safely and comfortably.
With our in-depth knowledge of the mountains, we know the best slopes to facilitate a safe and effective learning environment, according to your skill level.
Terrain that’s similar to Hirafu, Rusutsu, and Moiwa, perhaps better
Après-ski options include Yakiniku, Sukiyaki, Shabu Shabu, or daily onsen runs
Communal lodge-style living for cook in nights and night cap sessions that we all love
When it snows it REALLY dumps — no joke, this was Terry digging out our car for 30 minutes after 1 night of snow
Suginohara — Japan’s looongest run, an 8.5km stretch that screams for top speeds bombing!
With over 50km of runs, suitable for all levels (riding level 0 - 6) ICYMI, check out our foolproof guide to riding levels in the previous post!
S$2,690
Slots are available on a first come first serve basis! Rooms are twin shared, mix-gender by default, and we will endeavour to group you up in same-gender rooms based on availability and bookings.
We will contact you for:
Feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Your home for the week is at cosy communal lodge where you'll get to know your housemates (very) well! Expect, cook-in nights and night cap sessions we all love!
Myoko is blessed with numerous onsens. After a day on the slopes, there's nothing quite like relaxing in a steaming hot bath, surrounded by mountain scenery.
Craving for traditional Japanese cuisine? Our accommodation is just a short drive from Akakura town, one of the liveliest streets in the area.
Mountain Lodge 1 will be operating for the full season, while Deluxe Lodge 2 (a more modern lodge with ensuite bathrooms) will be available for 2 weeks (Week 9 & 10).
Please select the same lodge if you’re on the trip with a group of friends — groups will meet on the slopes daily but will split up for dinners and after slope activities.
Arrive at Nagano Station, gather at the designated meeting point and we’ll head to Myoko Kogen ski resort as a group in our dedicated private shuttle bus. Check in, meet the crew for the week and get cosy as we brief you on Myoko's ski areas and itinerary for the week.
Recommended Travel Options
1) Arrive at Nagano Station before 3:30PM
A complimentary shuttle will take you to the lodge in Myoko.
Complimentary Shuttle
Pick-up time: 4PM
Pick-up Location: Nagano Station
Duration from Nagano Station to Myoko: ~1hr
2) Direct Shuttle from Haneda or Narita Airport:
We can assist you in booking a direct shuttle (approximately 6 hours) from either airport in Tokyo straight to Myoko (additional charges apply).
Shuttle Bus Pick Up Time: 9:20AM (NRT) / 10:40AM (HND)
Travel Duration: ~6hrs
This week, we'll be taking you to explore all of Myoko's ski resorts as well as a couple of highly acclaimed neighbouring ski areas. Resorts include Akaura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Seki Onsen Nozawa Onsen, Madarao & Lotte Arai.
In total, you can expect to visit up to 6 different resorts in the area, thats a new resort each day!
Your instructors will customise a detailed lesson programme based on your group's riding ability and will ensure you progress quickly while having fun visiting different resorts throughout the week.
Week's Itinerary
Day 2 (Sun): Ikenotaira
Day 3 (Mon): Akakura Onsen & Kanko
Day 4 (Tue): Suginohara
Day 5 (Wed): Rest Day or free & easy riding
Day 6 (Thu): Nozawa Onsen
Day 7 (Fri): Madarao OR Lotte Arai
*Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions and will be customised to the skill level of the group
Typical camp days with The Ride Side:
Lesson Days on the Mountain: Each lesson day typically starts at 9am. To ensure effective learning, the group will be assessed and split up into different skill levels. Lessons will be 2.5 hrs in the morning and 2.5hrs in the afternoon with a lunch break in between.
Evenings: Recharge and unwind as we tour Myoko's selection of local onsens after the slopes.
For dinner, reservations will be made for the group each night at our favourite restaurant selections around town.
*Option to cook in the lodge will be a possible if you prefer to stay in after the slopes.
Check-Out Time: 10AM
Before you know it, Saturday will be here again. It's time to say goodbye to your new friends and take home the wonderful memories from your week!
We will be providing a shuttle to Nagano Station.
Recommended Travel Options
1) Depart from Nagano Station after 11:30AM:
A complimentary shuttle will take you to Nagano Station.
Complimentary Shuttle
Pick-up time: 10AM
Drop-Off Location: Nagano Station
Duration from Myoko to Nagano Station: ~1hr
2) Direct Shuttle to Haneda or Narita Airport (top-up required):
Haneda Airport: After 7 PM
Narita Airport: After 8 PM
We can assist you in booking a direct shuttle (approximately 6 hours) from Myoko to either airport in Tokyo (additional charges apply).
Shuttle Bus Pick Up from Akakura Kanko Resort: 10:05AM
Travel Duration: ~6hrs
We will gather your arrival and departure preferences closer to the trip.
Riding is more fun when you get to ride with people at your level, but we get that not all friend groups, or couples ride at the same level. Do you have beginner friends coming on the trip? Get them to join the beginner camp where they can pick up the necessary skills with other beginners — trust us, they’ll be kept in good hands! Everyone can reunite over lunch and night cap sessions at the accommodation.
This season, we’re throwing in bundle deals for those who want to explore more resorts with us in one seasons.
Get $100 off when you book two different locations, or $300 when you book three different locations:
Explore some of the Southern Alps' most beloved ski resorts of Coronet Peak, Remarkables. Day trip to Cardrona Ski Field and Wanaka included!
Level up your snowboarding and skiing by joining this week to become certified as a Level One instructor! Stay in one of the best spots in Wanaka for a fuss-free trip!
Level up your snowboarding and skiing by joining this week to become certified as a Level One instructor! Stay in one of the best spots in Wanaka for a fuss-free trip!
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