There are plenty of sessions, lessons and tours by Volkl riders
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Völkl. To celebrate, they will be holding the "FREESKI FES. in Hakuba" at Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park for two days, from March 18th (Sat) to 19th (Sun). On the day of the event, Völkl riders will gather together. Divided into the FREERIDE and FREESTYLE teams, there will be plenty of content to enjoy FREESKI to your heart's content
On the day of the event, there will be a test ride of new models available only to participants. You can also take part in lessons while trying out next season's models
■Event Overview
"FREESKI FES. in Hakuba"
Date and time: March 18th (Sat) - 19th (Sun), 2023
Location: Hakuba 47 Winter Sports Park
Reception location: Hakuba 47 Gondola stop
Participating riders: Kazuya Furuse, Hidemitsu Okada, Takumi Toyama, Yasunari Yamamoto, Yu Yonetani, Kyohei Miyata
■Event content
DAY1 3/18(Sat)
[Schedule]
9:00~ Reception (Hakuba47 Gondola Drop-off point Volkl Base)
9:45~ Opening Ceremony
10:00~12:00 Morning Lesson
12:00~13:00 Lunch Break
13:00~14:30 Afternoon Lesson
14:30~ Closing Ceremony & Commemorative Photo
① FREERIDE Session:
Master freeride skiing to enjoy and coolly ski in the backcountry!
*Test rides available
Riders: Kazuya Furuse, Hidemitsu Okada
Number of participants: 15
Participants: General (adults)
Participation fee: 6,000 yen (lunch and lift ticket not included)
Click here to enter (DAY1 ① FREERIDE)
②FREESTYLE Park Lessons
Lessons are divided into groups based on themes. Try out various tricks with the riders and improve your style!
*Test rides available
Riders: Takumi Toyama, Yasunari Yamamoto, Yu Yonetani, Kyohei Miyata
Number of participants: 20
Participants: Elementary school students and above (at least able to ski down gentle slopes without falling)
Participation fee: 6,000 yen (lunch and lift ticket not included)
Click here to enter (DAY1 ② FREESTYLE)
DAY2 3/19(Sun)
③ FREERIDE (Advanced): Head to the best BC area of the day!
*Test rides available (limited availability, so please inquire when making a reservation)
Riders: Kazuya Furuse, Hidemitsu Okada
Number of participants: 10
Eligibility: Those who are not confident in their skiing skills or physical strength, or those who are unfamiliar with backcountry gear, are not allowed. (To avoid missing good conditions and to quickly pass through dangerous areas, the tour is generally speedy.)
Participation fee: 13,000 yen (excluding insurance, rental fees, lift ticket fees, and lunch)
[Schedule]
8:00-16:00 (2-5 hour climb)
Click here to enter (DAY2 ③ FREERIDE (Advanced))
*Please enter "March 19th Volkl BC Tour" in the "Subject" field
④ FREESTYLE
Show off your skills and style and win tickets from the judge riders. The more tickets you collect, the more chances you have to win prizes!
*Test rides available
Riders: Takumi Toyama, Yasunari Yamamoto, Yu Yonetani, Kyohei Miyata
Number of participants: 40
Participants: Elementary school students and above (at least able to ski down gentle slopes without falling)
Participation fee: 4,000 yen (lunch and lift ticket not included)
[Schedule]
9:30~ Reception (Hakuba 47 Gondola stop Volkl Base)
10:00~13:00 Park Session
13:00~ Raffle
Click here to enter (DAY2 ④ FREESTYLE)
Event details here (Volkl official website)
■Information
VÖLKL
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