About Us
NAOTO SETO
NAOTO SETO

GUIDE(alpine skiing)

1962: I was born in Hokkaido.
I started skiing when I was 2 years old.
   
1995: Won the first Japan Extreme ski championship in Asahidake, and got a chance to compete in the championships in Alaska.
1995: Became the first Japanese to compete in the World Extreme Skiing Championships in Alaska.
1995: Established the powder and back country guide.
 
Performed in the DVDs "Icon" and "Icon2".
 
Riding a Kawasaki 900 motocycle during the off-season.

Sponsor: Millet Millet

 

HIROKI TANIGUCHI
HIROKI TANIGUCHI

GUIDE(telemark skiing)

Native prefecture: Fukuoka
Birthday: 18 Jul 1972 / Blood type: A
I visited Hokkaido when I was 23 years old and was impressed with mountains in Niseko.
I have been in the mountain since then. I am a telemark skier and travel arount the world to get good waves in summer.
Hobbies: surfing, yoga, hot spa, travel, sleeping in the car...
Favorite food: oily foods
My board: VOLKI KURO
Sponsor: THE NORTH FACE


 

KATSUMI SASAKI
KATSUMI SASAKI
KATSUMI SASAKI

GUIDE(snowboard)

Hometown: Hokkaido(Kutchan-cho)
Birthday: 22 Sep 1964 / Blood type: A

Owner of the hairdresser "Groovy" in kutchan-cho.

Home slope:Niseko
Hobbies: skateboarding, camping and travelling (Jamaica and Amsterdam etc.)
Friendship partner:
Sasurai, SALATY, Usami industrial corporation, I LOVE NISEKO


 

HIDETAKA SUGAWARA
KATSUMI SASAKI
KATSUMI SASAKI

GUIDE(snowboard)

Native prefecture: Hokkaido(Rikubetsu-cho)
Birthday: 28 May 1969 / Blood type: A
Home slope:Niseko
Hobbies: Surfing
I have been to Indonesia, California, el salvadol, Nicaragua and Costa Rica etc.
Let's enjoy snow surfing together!

 

TERUAKI OIZUMI
TERUAKI OIZUMI
Filming and editing video

Native prefecture: Ishikawa(Kanazawa-city)
Birthday: 13 Nov 1972 / Blood type: A
Home slope: Niseko Moiwa
Hobbies: skateboard, snowboard
Camera: panasonic AG-HMC45
Equipment: Macintosh/Final Cut Express
Youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/tws1333

 

SHIGEHIRO IJIRI
SHIGEHIRO IJIRI
Cameraman

Native prefecture: Kagoshima
Birthday: 09 Apr 1972 / Blood type: A
I moved to Niseko when I was 24 years old and started snowboarding and skiing. I am a telemark skier now.
Hobbies: climbing and sea kayak
Camera equipment: F100 D300
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Niseko Powder Guide has been guiding and teaching the art of powder skiing in the Niseko back country since 1995.
We strive to provide a safe, enjoyable and exciting experience for those wanting more than just the standard slopes.
We are looking forward to seeing you in the powder this season!

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