Telemark Lessons
Myoko Backcountry Ski School
Telemark Ski School &
Backcountry Guide Center
218 Tagiri, Myoko-shi, Niigata-ken
e-mail: mbss@myokokogen.org
Tel: (0255)87-2392 (often only in Japanese)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
TAJ Accredited
Telemark Lessons
The goal for most freeheel skiers is to ski in the backcountry—but the telemark turn itself is fun no matter where you're skiing! Improve your turn and increase the joy of telemarking by taking a lesson with MBSS.
At MBSS, we work hard at making sure you have an enjoyable and productive lesson.
Email:mbss@myokokogen.org
Tel: 0255-87-2392
Lesson registration here

★ Select your instructor! Let us know who you'd like to ski with when you make your reservation, and we'll try to meet your schedule.

★ Our instructors have a wide range of experience in both individual and group lessons, with special instruction to meet your needs. Let us know what you'd like to learn!
Private lessons
MBSS lessons are aimed at effectively working with you to improve your skiing technique. Because people often feel held back by others—or worry about holding others back—the MBSS approach is basically all-private lessons, based on 40-minute, one-on-one sessions. Take as many sessions as you like, even a whole day (and the price is still reasonable). We're happy to take two persons or more as well; we suggest that you take at least two sessions in this case.

Private lessons are the best way for those who have specific goals in mind, or for those who have not yet progressed to linked telemark turns.
Private lessons held daily; same-day registration OK

Time One session: 40 min.
Fee ¥3,000/person/session
• Lessons are basically one-on-one.
• For two persons or more, add ¥1,000 for each additional person; please take at least two sessions.
Start times 9:30  10:30  11:30  12:30  1:30  2:30  3:30
Contact Email us, register here using our online form, or call 0255-87-2392 or 0255-87-2427 (but English-speakers may not be present).
 
Ski and Boot Rentals
Number of rental skis limited*. We have skis that are both wide and ideal for beginners, as well as skinny skis for backcountry snow hiking. Plastic and leather boots available.

For backcountry tours, avalanche beacon, snowshoes, collapsible pole, shovel and other equipment rentals are available (please let us know your needs). Everyone going into the backcountry should carry at least a beacon, shovel and probe (talk to us before your tour!).
*On weekdays, rental is just ¥1,000 for those taking lessons
 
Full day Half day
Skis, boots, poles ¥3,000 ¥2,000
Skis, boots, poles
(For those taking weekday lessons)
¥1,000 ¥1,000
Skis only ¥1,500 ¥1,000
Skis only ¥1,500 ¥1,000
Boots only ¥2,000 ¥1,500
Beacon ¥1,000/day -
Snowshoes ¥2,000 -