Day 8 - Kamui
A short bus trip was taken this morning to a small private resort called Kamui, one of ‘Asahikawa’s best kept secrets’. As it was privately owned, there were no limits of where to ski, and off piste skiing was both accessible and acceptable. There were also 10 perfectly groomed pistes for both beginner and experienced skiers. The snow was really good today and everything was absolutely covered. Due to Kamui’s positioning, being nestled in the hills and sheltered from the winds, the powder snow is protected and with the no-off piste restrictions, there really is a lot to do. The trees looked mystical today, like something out of a fairy tale.
As today was a Freeski day, the whole group were free to ski at their leisure wherever and with whomever they liked. Most of the group took this opportunity to take photos of each other skiing. It was a good chance to put into practice what was being coached ll week. Tom and Rob joined the group in the fun and the sun and let rip! A quick lunch was had at an Australian owned mountain restaurant. The owner Mark Weston proudly presents the most delicious hot Aussie pies, which were a nice change from the delicious Sushi and noodles being eaten every day on the mountain. After getting pied up, it was back up the mountain for some more fresh tracks.
Sadly it came to an end and at 4pm the group met back at the private bus and headed back to Furano for dinner and an early night in preparation for the next day’s coaching and off piste guiding.