OVERVIEW MAKING Travel & A Co BOOKING WITH NBS SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL Ministry of Villas LESSON Samurai TYPES Snow NBS OPERATING HOURS Welcome to Niseko Base Snowsports Niseko Base Snowsports (NBS) is Niseko s premier all-in-one Snowsports School, Rental & Retail provider. We pride ourselves on being able to offer the best quality lesson and rental service with some of the SMALLEST group sizes in Niseko! The experienced team at NBS look forward to sharing their knowledge and assisting you with everything you need for a great holiday in Niseko. Pre-bookings are highly recommended throughout the season and are essential for peak periods. You can conveniently book your NBS lessons and rental gear through your travel consultant who will be able to assist you with all of your enquiries. Our international team of qualified Snowsports Instructors are incredibly passionate and keen to share their love of snowsports with you. They will have you experiencing all that this world class resort has to offer in no time at all. This experience is achieved by identifying your goals and taking every step possible to go above and beyond your expectations. If it s a new move you are trying to master or technique you wish to improve, our highly skilled team can help. NBS offers the best value for money through our lesson and rental packages! We can Different provide a wide Snow range of group and private lessons to suit every ability from beginner to expert. We can also offer specialised private lessons such as: POWDER PARK ADAPTIVE RACE FREESTYLE TELEMARK MOGULS KIDS SPECIFIC WOMENS SPECIFIC D AT E TI M E DEC 1ST DEC 1TH 8AM 6PM 7 DAYS A WEEK DEC 16TH MAR 17TH 8AM 8PM 7 DAYS A WEEK MARCH 18TH APRIL 1ST 8AM 6PM 7 DAYS A WEEK Hours and Dates are subject to change & may vary slightly depending on time of season & lift operations. LOCATION NBS offers 3 central locations including the ski-in/ski-out ALPEN RIDGE complex at the base of Ace Family chairlift, UPTOWN, a second rental/retail store located on the main street of Hirafu and an exclusive sales office on the ground floor of the SNOW CRYSTAL building. FAMILY QUAD IMPORTANT INFO When booking lessons please ensure that you carefully read our NBS ability chart and select the level that best describes you. Please bring your booking number/voucher with you to the lesson. Lift passes are not included in the lesson cost and must be purchased separately. This can be organized by your travel consultant or purchased in resort. Please ensure you have all equipment in working order prior to your lesson. Fitting rental gear is not part of the lesson time and can take up to 30 mins, please allow enough time for this before your lesson. All lessons meet in front of NBS/Alpen Ridge. All GROUP lessons operate in the Hirafu/Hanazono areas. 4, 6 & 7 hour privates, that are level and above can ski all mountain. Please notify Kids Club Staff if your child has allergies. Please note that ALLERGENS ARE PRESENT IN THE KIDS CLUB LUNCH ROOM and we strongly advise that children with serious allergies are collected for lunch. TO HOLIDAY PAIR LIFT & GONDOLA STATION 1
Ski Ability Chart Sno LE n V E Ski L 1 Ski Travel 3 Company Ministry 4 of Villas Travel 6 Keys Japan 7 Powder FOR ADULTS A B I LI T Y I have never skied before. Have skied before at some point and can stop. Able to perform a confident snowplough and slight direction change. Able to link snowplough turns on a beginner slope. Almost parallel on green runs. Skis are still in a snowplough some of the time. Completely parallel with no snowplough on all green runs, almost parallel with some snowplough during turns on red runs. Completely parallel on all red runs, almost parallel on black runs. Starting to ski off piste, small moguls and experimenting in beginner terrain park. Confidently skiing parallel on groomed black runs. Starting to do short parallel turns and experiment in the bumps, trees and powder. Able to ski through intermediate terrain park. Snowboard Ability Chart LE V E L 1 3 A B I LI T Y I have never snowboarded before. Able to perform toe-side and heel-side falling leaf. Able to make a basic toe-side and heel-side turn but not yet linking the two. 4 Confidently linking turns down most Green runs. 6 7 Able to ride red runs, starting to ride switch and experimenting in the beginner terrain park. Confidently riding on all red runs. Able to ride black groomed runs. Starting to ride the halfpipe, boxes, off piste, powder and confidently riding switch on greens. Confidently carving all groomed runs. Riding powder, trees and steep off-piste slopes with ease. Able to ride the terrain park and perform grabs, board slides and 180 spins. Riding switch on reds. 8 FOR ADULTS Confidently skiing all terrain. Carving all groomed runs, carving short turns. Confidently skiing mogul lines, trees and powder. Comfortable skiing all terrain parks. 8 Riding all terrain confidently both regular and switch. Able to perform advanced freestyle tricks in the terrain park. It is CRITICAL that you book into the correct ability level. To assist in accurately determining your level please watch the NBS Ability Level video here.
Lesson Prices P R IV AT E L E S S O NS F r o m 1 s t o f M a r c h * x hour private M A X A D U LT G R O U P L E S S O N S Ministry SNOWBOARD of Villas POWDER FOR AGES -8 1 Hour Private 14,000 8:30 & 16:00 Hour Private,000 8:30, 10,30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00 3 Hour Private 3,000 9:30 (n/a peak periods), 13:30, 16:00 4 Hour Private 40,000 8:30, 10:30, 13:30 6 Hour Private 6,000 8:30, 10:30 or 13:30 Start only. 6hrs tuition + 1hr break All Day FLEXI Private 60,000 Start anytime (8:30-1:30) 7hrs tuition + 1hr break SUPER SAVER Private Package x hour private SUPER SAVER Spring Package (From 1st March) 4pm SUPER SAVER Package 88,000 80,000 Additional Person Fee 3,000 SKI OR MAX LEVELS 1-6 8:30 & 13:30 Same time, consecutive days only 70,000 16:00 Consecutive days only Private prices include people. Additional participants can join to a maximum of for 3,000 per person Morning 9,000 10:30 1:30 All Day (Snowboard not available peak season) 1,000 10:30 1:30 & 13:30 1:30 SUPER SAVER - x Morning Lessons 36,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! SUPER SAVER - x All Day Lessons 48,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! K I D S G R O U P L E S S O N S PUPPIES MAX FOR AGES 3-4 LITTLE RIPPERS FREESTYLAZ FOR AGES 9-14 RIDE TRIBE FOR AGES 7-14 LEVEL 1-6 SNOWBOARD Morning 1,000 9:30 1:30 All Day 1,000 9:30 1:30 Lunch included SUPER SAVER - x Morning Lessons 48,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! SUPER SAVER - x All Day Lessons 60,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! Morning 10,000 9:30 1:30 All Day 13,000 9:30 1:30 Lunch included SUPER SAVER - x Morning Lessons 40,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! SUPER SAVER - x All Day Lessons,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! Morning 10,000 9:30 1:30 All Day 13,000 9:30 1:30 Lunch included SUPER SAVER - x Morning Lessons 40,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! SUPER SAVER - x All Day Lessons,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! Morning 9,000 10:30 1:30 All Day 1,000 10:30 1:30 Lunch included SUPER SAVER - x Morning Lessons 36,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! SUPER SAVER - x All Day Lessons 48,000 Consecutive days only - 0% SAVING! EARLY DROP OFF 1 Hour 1,00 Available at 8:30 & 9:30 L E S S O N & R E N T A L P A C K A G E S L E S S O N & R E N T A L P A C K A G E S TODDLER TESTER DAY LESSON & RENTAL PACKAGE (yrs+) 1,000,000 1 Day Standard Rental + 1x 1hr Private at 8:30 Days Standard Rental + All Day Group Lessons & LESSON PACKAGES Best value lessons when you book PEAK PERIOD DATES: Christmas Peak: 17th Dec, 018 6th Jan, 019 Chinese New Year Peak: 1st Feb, 019 10th Feb, 019 LESSON OPERATION DATES: All Ski Groups: 8th Dec, 018 th Apr, 019 All Snowboard Groups: 8th Dec, 018 17th Mar. 019 Private Lessons: 1st Dec, 018 1st Apr, 019 EARLY KIDS DROP-OFF NOTES: This is only available to children booked in 9:30 Kids Ski or 10:30 Kids Snowboard lessons. Price is per hour for a maximum of hours. 6 or 7 hour private lessons starting at 8:30 include free early drop-off. Max children per private. LESSON NOTES: All private lesson prices indicate the cost for up to students per lesson. Additional students may join at a cost of 3,000 per student per lesson. There is a maximum of students in any private lesson. It is ESSENTIAL that all guests in a private lesson are of similar skiing or snowboarding ability. Combining private lesson participants by age is also recommended. GENERAL LESSON NOTES: Super Saver Packages must be taken on consecutive days. No guest, date or time changes are allowed. Must be same discipline i.e. ski OR board for the duration. We strongly recommend that customers pre-book lessons, particularly during the peak season. Spring Lesson specials are effective from 1st March 019 - April 1st 019. * Conditions apply for all specials - please speak to your travel consultant for details or refer to T& C s on our website www.nisekobase.com. TRAINING ASPIRING JUNIOR SKIERS TRAINING AND BOARDERS ASPIRING AGED JUNIOR 7 18 SKIERS YEARS AND FOR BOARDERS COMPETITION AGED SUCCESS 7 18 YEARS FOR COMPETITION SUCCESS Mobile program operating in Niseko, Moiwa & neighbouring resorts.. Select group of qualified and experienced coaches focusing on Mobile program operating in Niseko, Moiwa & neighbouring resorts.. Alpine, Skiercross and Moguls. Select group of qualified and experienced coaches focusing on Alpine, Skiercross and Moguls. S P E C I A L I S T C A M P S 1 Day 0,000 EVERY WEDNESDAY HIGH PERFORMANCE CLINIC ADULTS MAX 3 LEVELS 6+ JUNIOR MOUNTAIN RIDERS 7 17 YEARS Don t get held up by the pack,000 1 Day - SKI/SNOWBOARD/TELE - ALL LEVELS * Does not include supersaver packages. 10:30 1:30 Lunch taken on the mountain - includes lunch voucher (up to 1,00JPY) Price includes 4 kids. Additional participants,000 to max 7. Flexi-start 6hrs per day. Lunch included. Groups with mixed disciplines accepted. www.sjta.net www.sjta.net 3
NBS Rental NBS Rental has all of the equipment you need to enjoy your time on the mountain. Our high quality rental fleet includes new skis/boards from top brands such as K, Head, Ride, Line, Armada and Burton giving you the option of every type of ski or board for all conditions. Whether you are a beginner or advanced rider, our expert rental technicians can put you on the skis/board most suited to your ability and preferred style of riding. We also carry a selection of the latest rocker technology skis and boards. DAYS OF RENTAL 1 3 4 6 7 EX T R A SKIS OR BOARD Ministry PACKAGE of Villas The Luxe BOOTS Nomad DELUXE ADULT,000 10,000 14,00 18,00 1,000 4,00 7,00,000 STANDARD ADULT 4,000 8,000 11,000 13,000 16,000 18,00 0,000 1,000 DELUXE CHILD 3,00 7,000 9,00 11,000 13,00 1,00 16,00 00 STANDARD CHILD 3,000 6,000 8,000 9,00 1,00 13,00 14,00 00 DELUXE ADULT 6,000 1,000 16,000 0,000 4,000 7,000 31,00,000 SKI/BOARD STANDARD ADULT 4,00 9,000 1,000 1,00 17,00 19,00 1,00 1,000 WITH BOOTS, POLES DELUXE CHILD 4,000 8,000 10,00 13,000 1,00 18,000,000 00 & BINDINGS CHILD PACKAGE WITH HELMET STANDARD CHILD 3,00 7,000 9,000 10,00 13,00 1,000 16,00 00 DELUXE CHILD,000 9,00 1,00 1,00 18,00 1,000 3,00 00 STANDARD CHILD 4,00 8,00 11,000 13,000 16,00 18,000 19,0 0 ADULT,00 3,00 4,00,000,00 6,000 6,00 1,000 CHILD 1,00,00 3,000 3,00 4,000 4,00,000 00 HELMET ALL SIZES 1,00,000,00 3,000 3,0 3,00 3,70 0 ADULT 3,000 4,00,00 6,00 7,00 8,000 8,00 00 JACKET & PANTS CHILD,000 3,000 3,00 4,000 4,00,000,00 0 JACKET OR PANTS ADULT,000 3,000 3,00 4,000 4,00 4,800,100 300 CHILD 1,000 1,00 1,800,000,0,00,70 0 4
GENERAL T&C 1. NBS refers to Niseko Base Snow Sports a House Rental, of Retail Travel and Snowsports (HOT school SKI) outlet owned and operated by SkiJapan.com. Payment of any monies constitutes acceptance of NBS terms and conditions. 3. No employee, servant or agent of NBS has the authority to vary these conditions. 4. All NBS services are non-transferable and nonrefundable.. You must have, or you agree that you do have valid travel insurance which covers you for cancellations due to weather, loss or damage to equipment, accidents or injuries sustained whilst undertaking snowsports activities. 6. It is the responsibility of the person paying to inform all other people in the booking group of all terms, conditions and general info. 7. The person who pays shall be primarily liable for all fees for the entire group in the event of any cancellation. 8. All NBS product and service offerings are subject to availability. 9. All NBS multi-day services are based on consecutive days. 10. In the event of any discrepancy in terms and conditions between print and web content the website supersedes all print content. Ministry of Villas LESSON T&C 11. In taking a lesson with NBS the customer, parent or guardian acknowledges that snowsports activities are dangerous and may result in injury. NBS will not be held liable for any injuries or accidents occurring before, during or after any service has taken place. NBS is not liable for any equipment that is lost or damaged during a lesson, this includes any replacement costs or lost lesson time. 1. All lessons have a meeting time 1 minutes prior to lesson start time. Group lesson bookings are deemed to be cancelled if the student does not show up within 0 minutes of the lesson start time. 13. The Super Saver packages do not allow for name, date or time changes and must be the same discipline i.e. ski or board for the duration. 14. Cancellations by guest as a result of bad weather will not be refunded. 1. NBS reserves the right to merge groups of differing age and ability level. 16. Minimum age for children in group ski lessons is 3 years old and must be toilet trained. Minimum age for children in group snowboard lessons is 7 years old. Children under these ages can book a private ski/snowboard lesson only. NBS reserves the right to refuse the custom of any child who is not toilet trained. Proof of age may be requested for kids participating in NBS Lessons. Terms & Conditions 17. Private lesson prices include up to people per lesson. Additional people can join for 3,000 per person per lesson to a maximum of people. 18. Lift tickets must be purchased prior to the start of the lesson. Parents or guardians are responsible for ensuring their children have a valid lift ticket. Any part of any lesson missed as a result of not having a valid lift ticket is non-refundable nor transferable. 19. Parents or guardians of any child booked into group lessons MUST have fully completed a registration form prior to the lesson start time. Failure to do so could result in parents or guardians not being advised in the event of an emergency. 0. In taking a full day lesson that includes lunch, you agree that you/your child will be exposed to potential allergens for which NBS will not be held liable. RENTAL T&C 1. Extensions can be made prior to the equipment being returned to receive the continuous daily rate. Any subsequent rentals will be charged as a new rental period.. Change of equipment sizes, models and types is FREE with our deluxe package. For standard equipment the following applies: a. A maximum of two exchanges of the same type of equipment (i.e. ski to ski). b. One exchange between different types of equipment (i.e. ski to snowboard). 3. Pre-booked rental equipment can be picked up after 4pm of the preceding day, earlier pick up will be charged an additional day of rental. 4. Children s pricing applies to children age 14yrs and younger at time of rental. LOSS & DAMAGED RENTAL EQUIPMENT POLICY Normal wear and tear is expected, however excessive damage will be subject to the repair cost or 1 days rental fee, whichever is the lesser. Lost equipment will be charged at replacement value of 1 days rental of the lost item, or the subsequent rental days until it is returned to the store whichever is the lesser amount. BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY For complete booking conditions and cancellation policy please contact your travel consultant. For full terms and conditions see in our website www.nisekobase.com or refer to your travel consultant. NBS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Book & Pay by 1st Aug, 018. 1% Off Group Lessons - Not available 17th Dec, 018 6th Jan, 019 & 1st Feb 019 10th Feb, 019. - 1% discount on hour private lesson applies to the 13:30 timeslot only. - Does not apply to Super Saver lesson packages. Free Kids Rental OR 1% Off Rental - Not available 17th Dec, 018 6th Jan, 019 & 1st Feb 019 10th Feb, 019. - Kids Ski Free Package is only available when booked with SkiJapan.com accommodation package. - 1x full price adult ski / board package gets 1x child ski / board package + helmet - Kids Ski Free Package is determined by the adult rental package booked. - Minimum of days rental for Free Kids Rental. - Child age 3-14 years (proof of age required). - Not valid with lesson/rental packages. NBS SPRING SPECIALS From 1st March, 019. NBS Private Lessons - hours: 17,600 (down from,000) - 3 hours:,600 (down from 3,000) - 4 hours: 3,000 (down from 40,000) - 6 hours 44,800 (down from 6,000) - 7 hours 48,000 (down from 60,000) - x hours Super Saver 80,000 (down from 88,000) 0% Off Rental Free Kids Rental - 1x full price adult ski / board package gets 1x child ski / board package + helmet - Kids Ski Free package is determined by the adult rental package booked. - Minimum of days rental for Free Kids Rental. - Clothing not included and available at regular rates. - Child age 3-14 years (proof of age required). - Not valid with any other NBS specials or promotions.