Name: Freestyle Versatility Camp 28/02/27
Start: 2027-02-28
End: 2027-03-12
Location: Japan

Dates: 28/02/2027 - 12/03/2027
Location: Japan
Camp Cost: ¥495,000
Ability Levels: Advanced, Intermediate | Read More
Availability: 12 space(s) currently available on this camp.
Waitlist: 6 space(s) available on the waitlist.

Overview

Two weeks of high-end, ride-everything coaching for intermediate and advanced snowboarders looking to push every aspect of their riding to the next level.

This camp is all about progressing your ability level in lots of different environments; park, powder and piste. There is a heavy freestyle focus on this camp, but that doesn't mean we'll only be riding park. We'll be taking spins in to the off-trail, looking for natural jibs, and laying out morning carve/butter combos when there's no fresh snow to be had.

We typically start out at our local base in Madarao Mountain Resort, then spend time at a wide variety of resorts in the region including Nozawa Onsen, X-Jam, Myoko Akakura, Suginohara and Lotte Arai. Daily transport to all resorts is provided, as are transfers from the local train station in Iiyama. The start and end dates specified above are the ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE DATES (i.e. not on snow).

Like all our Japan camps, our base for these two weeks is the CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao. We all stay together, in our very own clubhouse, coaches included!

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Skills & Focuses

Some of the core skills focused on during this camp include (but are not limited to):

Increase effectiveness of your pop
Learn to pop from both edges, forwards and switch
Use effective range of movement to create pop and spin
Explore ollie, nollie and ground trick combinations
Spin in all four directions around the mountain
Build confidence riding switch
Explore different methods of rotation, including anticipation and counter-rotation
Apply freestyle tricks to side-hits and off-piste situations
Learn to hit drops and land in powder
Build confidence riding in small parks

This camp is more focused on coaching, however we will still take you to some great spots on powder days.

Please read our FAQs for further understanding of how the ratio of coaching and guiding is applied on camps.

Inclusions

Coaching & Guiding: 8 days of freeride-focused coaching and guiding over 2 weeks, at 5hrs per day.
Lift Passes: 8 days of passes at the resorts we visit along the way (lift passes on days off are additional).
Accommodation: 12 nights of accommodation at our very own Japan CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao (single room supplement available).
Food: Daily breakfast (with a wider variety of choice than previous years) and 6 evening meals (buffet-style) spread out over the camp.
Transport: Daily travel to each resort in our 4WD vans and transfers to and from Iiyama Station.
Off-snow Additions: Transport down to the local onsen 2-3 evenings per week, with time to eat dinner at the restaurant. Video analysis sessions to breakdown and analyse your riding in more detail. Evening movies, board games, beers and banter with the crew!

Not included: flights, train travel to Iiyama, your snowboard equipment (avalanche gear is essential but can be rented), insurance (must cover off-piste and we recommend backcountry rescue) - see CAMP3's recommended insurance company here.

Ability Levels

This camp is aimed at intermediate and advanced level riders. We will likely have two or maybe three groups running on this camp, so it is usually possible to move people between the groups. Read about our five-stage ability level here.

Accommodation & Transport

Accommodation is based on twin-share rooms with ensuite bathrooms at the vibing CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao, located just 100m from the chairlifts of Madarao Mountain Resort (almost slope side!). Guests enjoy daily breakfast, with lots of healthy choices, a welcome dinner on the first evening, plus additional communal dinner nights throughout the camp experience. Check out CAMP3 Clubhouse Madarao here.

A limited number of single occupancy rooms are available at an additional cost of ¥‎5,000 per night. If you wish to reserve a single occupancy room, please indicate this in the comments box in the booking form below.

Transfers available from Iiyama Shinkansen Station (bullet train direct from Tokyo) are available on the camp start and end dates. Dates shown are accommodation arrival and departure days.