Professional skier Yu Sasaki , who lives in Revelstoke, Canada, will be holding freeride ski school sessions again this year. The dates are January 27-28, 2025 at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort, January 29-30 and February 15-16 at Arai Resort, and February 12-13 at Seki Onsen Ski Resort.
Professional skier Yu Sasaki, who rose to prominence alongside the world's top riders after his participation in the Freeride World Tour
, now expresses freeriding through video. He has also started a freeride camp in Revelstoke, his base of operations, to inspire young skiers to venture out into the world, creating a roadmap for the younger generation.
This freeride session can be seen as one example of that effort. By riding together, you can directly experience the skiing techniques he has cultivated over many years. This is something that transcends age and aspirations.
Freeriding requires the ability to instantly read all changes in terrain and snow conditions, and to control your skis accordingly. To constantly anticipate what's happening directly beneath your skis and respond flexibly, it's essential to stay directly above them.
Watch Yu Sasaki's skiing up close and learn the essential elements of freeriding through this session.
The details are as follows. Please click on the links below to apply and for more details
Yu Sasaki Pro School Session / Madarao Kogen Ski Resort
Dates: January 27th (Tue), January 28th (Wed), 2026
Capacity: 8 people each day
Target Skiers: Intermediate level and above (Juniors also welcome)... Able to ski on uneven terrain and tree runs within the ski resort without problems. Able to ski through fresh snow without getting stuck multiple times, and have the stamina to ski for a full day.
*Helmet recommended
Price: 20,200 yen (Lift ticket and lunch not included)
Yu Sasaki / Advanced session limited to 3 skiers / Arai Resort
Dates: January 29th (Thu), 2026 and February 16th (Mon), 2026.
Capacity: Limited to 3 people each day.
Target skiers: Intermediate and advanced skiers (juniors are also welcome)... able to ski on uneven terrain and tree runs without problems within the ski resort. Able to ski through fresh snow without getting stuck multiple times, and have the stamina to ski for a full day.
*Helmet recommended.
Price: 46,200 yen (lift ticket and lunch not included).
Yu Sasaki / Skier-only school session / Arai Resort
Dates: January 30th (Fri), February 15th (Sun), 2026
Capacity: 8 people each day
Target Skiers: Intermediate level and above (juniors also welcome)... Able to ski on uneven terrain and tree runs within the ski resort without problems. Able to ski through fresh snow without getting stuck multiple times, and have the stamina to ski for a full day.
*Helmet recommended
Price: 20,200 yen (lift ticket and lunch not included)
Yu Sasaki / Skier-only school session / Myokoseki Onsen Ski Resort
Dates: February 12th (Thu), February 13th (Fri), 2026
Capacity: 8 people each day
Target Skiers: Intermediate level and above (Juniors also welcome) ... Able to ski on uneven terrain and tree runs within the ski resort without problems. Able to ski through fresh snow without getting stuck multiple times, and have the stamina to ski for a full day.
*Helmet recommended
Price: 20,200 yen (Lift ticket and lunch not included)
■Information PS/FREERIDING SCHOOL SESSION
*Many freeriding sessions are held by renowned snowboarders such as Takafumi Konishi, Naoyuki Shiramoto, and Naoki Ito. See the webpage for details on the concept and content.