Platinum Pro
Program Details
Whether you are a beginner keen to try a new sport, or a seasoned pro looking to fine tune your skills, or just looking to explore Niseko and beyond with the best in the business, we can ensure you have a world-class experience with Platinum Pro. Platinum Pro includes transportation to make your holiday as easy as possible, with your instructor on hand 7 hours a day for both your riding and transportation needs.
Please book in advance for a Platinum Pro lesson, especially if you would like to request a specific instructor.
Platinum Pro Niseko
Explore Niseko in style with Platinum Pro. Including world-class ski or snowboard instruction and resort guiding from our most experienced and highly qualified team members, discover Niseko at your own pace with door-to-door transportation included.
Platinum Pro Hokkaido
If you are looking to explore Niseko's surrounding resorts of Moiwa, Rusutsu, Kiroro and Sapporo Teine, then this is the option for you. Day trips to these beautiful ski areas are an amazing way to explore more of Hokkaido, and with Platinum Pro we'll ensure you have the ultimate skiing or snowboarding expereince without having to worry about transportation.
PLEASE REFER TO OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS
What to Expect
- Learn, explore and have fun your way
- Enjoy tailored lessons that best suit your individual skill level
- Explore Niseko and beyond with the ease of private transportation with your personal instructors and guides
- Receive individualised and constructive feedback about your riding
- Options to book for Niseko area and/or surrounding Hokkaido ski areas, or to upgrade from Niskeo to Hokkaido as necessary
Please Note
- We have two booking options for Platinum Pro - Platinum Pro Niseko for the local ski area and Platinum Pro Hokkaido for the ski areas that are slightly further afield. Please get in touch if you need help arranging the right one for you.
- Lift passes are not included and must be purchased separately
- Price indicates the cost for up to 5 people
- We recommend that participants be of a similar skiing level
- Participants must have appropriate snow/skiing insurance, including backcountry insurance if necessary
Program Details
Introducing our Platinum Pro Concierge service, the epitome of personalized luxury and convenience at NBS Ski School.
As well as being world-class, internationally qualified ski instructors, our Platinum Pros boast unparalled local knowledge, connections and expertise, ensuring every detail of your holiday in Niseko is meticulously crafted to perfection.
From recommending hidden gems for dining to arranging exclusive off-slope adventures, our team is dedicated to curating an unforgettable experience tailored specifically to your desires that goes beyond the skiing element of your holiday.
Our Platinum Pro Concierge service includes seamless transportation, allowing you to navigate the stunning surroundings of Niseko and beyond with ease and comfort.
Elevate your winter getaway to unmatched levels of luxury and comfort with NBS Ski School's Platinum Pro Concierge service.
Please book in advance for backcountry guiding, especially if you would like to request a specific Platinum Pro.
PLEASE REFER TO OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS
What to Expect
- 5 days+ of ski and/or snowboarding instruction and guiding
- 7 hours per day with your Platinum Pro
- Transportation around Niseko and to nearby resorts including Moiwa, Rusutsu, Kiroro and Sapporo Teine
- Assistance in recommending and booking restaurants, massages and other requirements for your ideal holiday in Niseko
- Possibility to add as many instructors as necessary (at additional cost) to cater to the needs of your family, group or party
- Backcountry guide upgrade also available
Please Note
- Our Platinum Pro Concierge service is bookable for a minimum of 5 days
- Lift passes are not included but can arranged through your Platinum Pro
- Price indicates the cost for up to 5 people
- Participants must have appropriate snow/skiing insurance when taking part in any ski lesson with NBS
Platinum Pro Niseko
Price
- ¥110,000
Platinum Pro Hokkaido
Price
- ¥120,000
Platinum Pro Concierge
(minimun 5 days)
Price
- ¥140,000
Ski Ability Chart
| LEVEL | ABILITY | LESSON OUTLINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I have never skied before | In this level, you will learn how to use your equipment, familiarise yourself with sliding down the hill for the first time, and how to stop using a snowplough. You will also learn to make a slight direction change while skiing on GREEN terrain. |
| 2 | Have had ski lessons before and can stop. Able to make awedge and change direction. | Level 2 focuses on improving your snowplough turns so that you can control your speed on GREEN slopes, avoid obstacles and go where you want to go! |
| 3 | Can ski confidently in a wedge and make linked turns.Starting to experiment with parallel skiing on green runs. | In level 3, your instructor will help you to turn with your skis in more of a parallel position. This will reduce strain on your legs and allow you to ski faster with more control on GREEN terrain. |
| 4 | Completely parallel with no wedge on all green runs,almost parallel with some wedge during turns on red runs. | A level 4 lesson will refine your turns so that your skis remain parallel at all times. This instills confidence to take your skiing to steeper GREEN terrain and easy RED slopes. |
| 5 | Completely parallel on all red runs, almost parallel on blackruns. Starting to ski off piste, small moguls andexperimenting in beginner terrain park. | In this level, your instructor will focus on skills such as edging so that you have more grip while skiing. This will strengthen your ability to control speed and assist you when skiing RED slopes. You may also be introduced to groomed BLACK slopes. |
| 6 | Confidently skiing parallel on groomed black runs. Able todo short parallel turns and experiment in the bumps, treesand powder. Able to ski through terrain parks. | Level 6 focus on tactics and variations in your turn size so that you can control your speed and feel at ease on steeper RED runs, BLACK runs and off piste terrain. This level will also improve your TERRAIN PARK skills if this is your goal. |
Snowboard Ability Chart
| LEVEL | ABILITY | LESSON OUTLINE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I have never snowboarded before. | In level 1, you will learn how to use your equipment, how to get around on the flat and also how to sideslip and "falling leaf" so that you can start to negotiate GREEN terrain. |
| 2 | Side slipping on both edges, Working toward c-turns (turning from one edge to the other). | It's time to turn! In this lesson you will learn the basics of both heel and toe side single turns making it easier to avoid obstacles and ride where you want to ride on GREEN terrain. |
| 3 | I am learning to link turns down most green slopes. | Level 3 will guide you through linking your single turns so that you can make fluid turns down GREEN slopes. Exploring turn size and shape. |
| 4 | Comfortably linking turns on all green slopes, ready for the red slopes. | In this level you will learn to refine your turns so that you can start to attack steeper GREEN and easy Red runs. You will also start to ride easy terrain "switch" (backwards) and learn entry level freestyle manoeuvres. |
| 5 | Able to ride red slopes, Have basic switch riding skills and experimenting in the beginner terrain park. | Focus on varied terrain (exploring to freeride) and building skills to ride the whole mountain (exploring to carve). You will also expand your TERRAIN PARK skills (exploring freestyle) and start riding switch with confidence! |
| 6 | Carving on groomed runs. Riding powder, trees and off piste with ease. Able to ride terrain park safely and perform grabs, board slides and 180 spins. Riding switch on red slopes. | Here we show how to be a pro active rider instead of riding passively. Downunweighted turns, race training and using the terrain to your advantage. |
Transport Included
Experienced English Speaking Instructors
Tailored Premium Service
Concierge
