Three New Websites
The summer of 2015 has been an extremely productive one so far at the Academy. Over the past two months we’ve launched three brand new websites; our nisekoskischool.com site being the third.
Each of the new sites have a very …
2015 Training Courses Finish Up!
Another successful training course comes to and end!
The NZSIA Level Two Ski exam finished up yesterday with all Niseko Academy trainees achieving what they set out for… Level Two baby!
Congratulations to the ski crew for their hard work …
Daily Freshies at Kiroro
This season here at Powder Detours, we’ve launched a new day trip product aimed at powder-hungry skiers and snowboarders looking to explore one of Niseko’s neighboring resorts Kiroro.
With winter in Niseko being a little less snowy this year, …
Success at the 2015 SBINZ Level Two
Today was the last day of the snowboard instructor exams delivered by SBINZ. This year we’ve ran a Snowboard Level One, Snowboard Level Two and a Children’s Teaching Certification.
The Academy achieved a 100% pass rate at the SBINZ Level …
A day trip to Sapporo Teine
Every season we take our instructor training crew to another resort for a day of exploration and adventure. This year we decided to role it in with a trip to the Sapporo Snow Festival and a night out in the …
Academy PROfiles: Ski Coach Gabriele Nicotra
Introducing one of our Euro ski coaches…
Academy PROfiles blog series number 6 with Gabriele Nicotra!
Born and bred in Italy, but living all over Europe, Gabriele brings some Euro-flair to the Niseko Academy team…
Gabe, how many seasons have …
One epic powder week around Niseko!
Last week here at Powder Detours we had 5 crazy Englishmen who travel the world chasing ski adventures chose join us for a taste of Niseko Powder.
They were suitabley impressed, had an amazing time checking out all the local …
Success at Level One for the 2015 Instructor Courses
From: Instructor Training Academy
With the sun making a few appearances this past week, the conditions were perfect for our 2015 instructor trainees on their first exams, NZSIA and SBINZ Level One. And every one of our trainees represented, achieving …
Academy PROfiles: Ski Coach Chie Tanaka
Introducing another one of our female coaches, this time on skis…
Academy PROfiles blog series number 5 with Chie Tanaka!
Hailing from Nihon itself, Chie is the most “local” of the Academy team. With excellent English, plus teaching experience around …
Academy PROfiles: Snowboard Coach Abby Peterson
From: Niseko Academy Snowsports School
Introducing the first of our female coaches… Academy PROfiles blog series number 4 with Abby Peterson! Another Kiwi on the Niseko Academy Team, Abby is a North Island girl who has taught and ridden around …