More than just a snowboard trip, this Rider Series is an opportunity to experience Myoko through the eyes of some of Japan’s most respected snowsurfers.
Spend the week riding alongside the Slope Planning team, exploring their home mountains, experimenting with different Gentemstick boards and discovering a different approach to snowboarding built around flow, terrain and creativity.
From the trip description by The Ride Side
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge. Professional guiding and instruction are not included.
- Guided: Not included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 2.5 days on snow with staff
- Hosting
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Level 3: intermediate.
- Sport
- Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
- Max group size
- 12 guests
From the trip description by The Ride Side
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Transfers
- 2 Way Private transfers from Nagano Station
- 6 Nights in Mountain Lodge
- 5-day lift pass (4 days in Myoko + 1 external resort)
- Daily private transport to the slopes and restaurants
- 5 Days of riding
- 2x half day mountain hosting with Slope Planning
- 3x half day mountain hosting with TRS hosts
- Dinner reservations daily
Not included
- Meals
- Lesson
- Flights & train tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Food and personal expenses
- Ski/snowboard lessons
Day by day
Meet the group at Nagano Station and hop on our private shuttle to our home base of Yukisato Lodge in Myoko. After check-in, get to know the crew and settle in as we walk you through the week’s itinerary and ski areas.
The first of our rider series for the season kicks of in Arai, just beside the main Myoko area.
Your package includes 3 half days of hosted riding in the mornings, with free & easy afternoons to continue exploring with the group at the mountain of the day, or take a break at the resort. Pick up will only be done at the end of the day for everyone at 4PM.
For 2 days this week, we will be joined by riders from the Slope Planning crew, locals in Myoko and snowsurfing legends. You will have the option to rent Gentemstick boards as those will be the “weapon of choice” for the week. There will not be lessons with the Slope Planning crew, this is a ride-together, follow their lines and “watch what I do” type of riding – the crew is Japanese and these special days will be conducted in Japanese – no translation available.
Free & Easy afternoons to continue riding, exploring or take a break – it’s up to you
Dinner reservations will be made for the group, but expenses are not included. Onsen visits are optional.
Time to say goodbye! Our private shuttle leaves for Nagano Station at 8AM, and you will get the train station at 9:30AM.
With 5 days on the mountains, we will be exploring the mountains of the Myoko, Joetsu and Arai areas.
*Itinerary is weather-dependent and will be tailored to the group’s overall skill level, subjected to change.
From the trip description by The Ride Side
Where you stay
- SNOWBOARDER MOUNTAIN LODGE
- A private mountain lodge, just our group, deep in snow country
- Single slot in Twin Share Room — Early Bird: $3290 (U.P: $3490) — Up to 2 pax per room
- Single slot in 4 pax Tatami Room — Early Bird: $2690 (U.P: $2890) — Up to 6 pax per room
Getting there
- Arrival:
- Arrive at Nagano Station by 3.30PM to link up with the rest of the group before heading off on our TRS private shuttle
- Pick Up: Nagano Station
- Arrive & Check: Yukisato Lodge
- Departure:
- Door Step pick up: Take the TRS private shuttle from Yukisato Lodge to Nagano Station
- Pick Up: Yukisato Lodge
- Drop Off: Nagano Station
From the trip description by The Ride Side
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Jan 24 – Jan 30, 20272026/27 · 7 days · 6 nights3,190 SGDPer person, single slot in tatami room; SGD regular booking price.LimitedChoose these datesNot published
- Jan 31 – Feb 6, 20272026/27 · 7 days · 6 nights3,190 SGDPer person, single slot in tatami room; SGD regular booking price.AvailableChoose these datesNot published
Week 2 (31 Jan – 06 Feb ’27) — Available
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 15, 2026.