The Furano ski resort has lessons catering to every level of skier. For the adrenalin junkies we highly recommend a day with Hokkaido Powder Guides to improve your powder technique. Although the tours are more guiding than instruction you are bound to come away with a smile on your face. For beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers we highly recommend spending a few days with an instructor from the Kimura Ski School. Your technique and confidence in the powder is sure to improve.

Takahiro Nashaniri Hokkaido Powder Guides (HPG) offers incredible back country tours to the nearby Asahidake region and awe-inspiring off piste skiing around the Furano ski resort. Operating since 2004 the director of HPG, Chuck Olbery has been treating skiers and boarders alike to the some of the most incredible snow on the planet. HPG pride themselves on offering a quality guided service to the highest standard with a low ratio of guides to skiers for a safer, more successful, more efficient and more enjoyable ski experience. Guests can choose single day, multi day or create their own customized trip to suit your every wish and need. Visit Hokkaido Powder Guides for more information. Photo courtesy of: Takahiro Nashaniri.

The Kitanomine ski school is located immediately opposite Furano Fresh Powder. Guests can indulge in the luxury of sipping a hot chocolate whilst they watch their partner or children participate in a lesson. The Ski School employs experienced instructors to cater to all levels of skiing. It is sometimes difficult to get a local instructors who is able to speak English. Kitanomine Ski School has a wonderful kids program designed to ensure maximum enjoyment. The instructors go out of their way to communicate effectively with the kids and ensure all their needs are catered for.