The Camp / Chicks Camp Japan

We are proud to announce the first session of our girls only camp, which will run alongside the already hugely popular Progression Camp.

Using the same formula that made our 2 week Progression Camps such a success, the Chicks Camp (for female skiers and snowboarders over 18 years) gives you the opportunity to develop your skills in a fun and relaxed environment, experiencing the deepest snow on the planet.  You’ll have the chance to fine tune your style on a variety of terrain whilst hanging out with a bunch of great people and experiencing Japanese hospitality and culture.
 
With support from some of the best female coaches in the business, you will leave this camp inspired, motivated and skiing/riding better than ever. Combining both on snow coaching and video analysis our coaches will help you progress your skills in a structured and supportive environment.

But this program is not all about the time on snow....the off-snow activities are just as great.  Designed to make sure you have a balance between riding, relaxing and fun, this camps includes a chicks only snowmobiling trip, onsen experience, Sapporo shopping trip and a girls night out on the town – you are sure to have the time of your life!

INCLUDES:
Accommodation
Daily breakfast and dinner
Airport Transfers*
All lift passes
Coaching from our live-in female coaches
Activities: including snowmobiling, onsen (hot spring) trip, Sapporo shopping trip and much more
Female specific prizes from our sponsors
Day trips to Rusutsu and Chisenupuri
Video training and analysis
Welcome dinner and farewell celebration night
And heaps more!!

Moiwa Lodge

Moiwa Lodge is located right on the slopes of Niseko-Moiwa. The ski-in/ski-out access is the envy of other accommodations in the Niseko area. Having your breakfast overlooking the slopes of Niseko will be all the motivation you need to get the first tracks of the day!

Moiwa Lodge is a traditional large Japanese ski lodge, with 4 stories of facilities, including: dinning hall, ski room, drying room, TV and DVD in each room, large communal area and wireless internet. There's plenty of space to relax, hang out and unwind at the end of the day.

The lodge has many of the mod-cons, but still has the cool Japanese feel that you come to Japan for. During your stay at Moiwa Lodge you will stay in separate male/female bunk accommodation. Each room has its own TV, DVD and mini fridge.

Moiwa Lodge provides a fantastic base to explore the area. Roll out of bed, put your gear on, and you have powder out the door. There is no better place to experience all that a Japanese winter has to offer ... endless snow, fantastic terrain, great food and amazing people.

Moiwa Lodge's friendly and fun environment is unparalleled in any other camp. We want to make sure you have a great time in an awesome environment - you'll love it!

Nick Franklin-Jones - Program Director

For the last 5 years Nick has shined in his role as Program Director. Nick’s experience speaks for itself, 23 years of skiing and 15 years of professional Instructing/Coaching.

He holds certificates from APSI, ISIA, SSA, Freestyle Level 1 and the Canadian Avalanche Association. He is currently the K2 Australian ski representative and Team Manager and spends his weekends as Head Freeride coach for Mt Buller’s successful TBR program. His dedication and experience to providing high quality programs will guarantee that every moment is a memorable one.

Programs: All

Zoe Jaboor - Ski Coach - Chicks Camp

Zoe is a Freestyle skier who competes regularly and coaches for TBR at Mt Buller. She has participated in contests around Australia and overseas. One of her greatest achievements has been taking out the Rip Curl Freeride Pro at Thredbo three years running.  Throughout her overseas travels, Zoe has taken part in freestyle skiing’s most prestigious event, the US Freeskiing Open.  She has also competed in the Queens Cup, which is one of female skiing’s most celebrated events.   In conjunction with her dedication to competition skiing, Zoe is a committed freestyle coach who has a strong interest in furthering women’s skiing in Australia.

Like the athletes she coaches, Zoe also participated in TBR earlier in her skiing career.  This team environment proved to be the perfect training ground, where athletes were able to excel in mogul skiing and park riding. Before Zoe began her focus on freeriding, she was an enthusiastic mogul skier.  During her time as a mogul skier, Zoe competed extensively in Australia and overseas, gaining podium finishes in numerous events.  As a way of staying involved in mogul skiing, Zoe started judging mogul events.  She now judges moguls, aerials and half-pipe events worldwide.

In the future Zoe hopes to continue competing in freeriding events in Australia and throughout North America.  Her work in TBR will continue to encourage women’s involvement in freestyle skiing, and focus on the promotion and development of younger generations.  Zoe is one of the highest qualified judges in Australia and she judges FIS mogul, aerial and half-pipe events around the world. She hopes to judge at the 2014 Olympics in Soche, Russia.  

Programs: Chicks Camp

Saph Farrell - Snowboard Coach

Saph Farrell lives in Jindabyne, NSW and spends most of her time snowboarding at Thredbo and the United States. Snowboarding has been her passion for 13 years and she is always seen having lots of fun with lots of smiles whenever she's riding.

Saph has also been a contributing photographer for the Australian Snowboard magazines for over 10 years spending lots of time working with professional snowboarders resulting in amazing photos and great adventures.  On occasion she has judged freestyle events around australia and has also been successful as a participant in many competitons throughout australia with the recent achievement of winning the Thredbo Freeride series overall in 2009 placing 1st in 6 of the 8 events.

Programs: Chicks Camp

Participants for this camp must be over 18 years of age.

The powder mecca! It receives 15m of snowfall each year - that's 6m more than Whistler, double Aspen or any resort in Europe, and 12m more than any resorts in Australia and New Zealand! It's no secret that Niseko is the new hotspot for skiers and riders around the globe. If you want tons of powder, a big terrain park, huge back-country terrain, and a brilliant cultural experience, then this is the place for you!

The Niseko area is made up of 4 resorts - Annupuri, Higashiyama, Grand Hirafu (Consisting of Hirafu and Hanazono) and Moiwa. The Super Camp use all 4 of these resorts! The Niseko-United lift ticket allows you to ski/ride at 3 resorts - Annupuri, Hirafu/Hanazono and Higashiyama. All the resorts offer terrific skiing and riding, with Higashiyama offering the best inbounds steeps, Annupuri the best backcountry, and Hirafu/Hanazono the best park and pipe.

Generally regarded as 'Niseko', the town of Hirafu is where most tourists end up, however with almost no effort, you can be riding better, less crowded terrain on the nearby connected resorts of Annupuri, Higashiyama and Moiwa. Unlike most other programs, you will have the chance to ride all 4 of these terrific resorts.