Patrick O’Keeffe

Felix Lai

Ninja Powder Guide

Felix is all about sharing the stoke and his passion for skiing. He has been exploring Hokkaido’s winter wonderland and building up an extensive library of powder locations since 2013. He has summited all three iconic volcanoes of northern Japan (Asahidake, Rishiri & Yotei). He is a CSIA level 2 ski instructor with snow park qualification. He has training in first aid and avalanche mitigation. Felix is also a photographer and a snow blogger, you can check out his photos, videos and stories on MakeFriendsOnAPowderDay.com. Come share the stoke with him and be part of the Ninja Powder story.

Andre Cogin

Ninja Powder Guide

After years of traveling the world, skiing some amazing locations including Gulmarg and Alaska,Andre decided to turn his passion into a full time job! Not that a day in the mountains ever feels like work. Having attained his CSIA lvl 2 in Whistler, as well as avalanche and first aid training, he continues to improve on his mountain skills. After a successful season working out of Furano last season, he will return as one of our powder ninjas for the 2018 season.

Ryota Sato

Ninja Powder Guide

Is Local Furano Character and some what of a ski Phenom who has spent most of his winters chasing the big lines throughout Hokkaido and elsewhere In Japan with extended trips to Both the US and Canada. Ryota has been guiding in the backcountry since 2013 and has gained a following of clients that been shown to new places and enjoy riding with him and watching what incredible line or jump he will pull out of the hat next even when he is not working as guide his time off is still spent chasing the perfect Japow ! During the the summer months you will find him chasing his other passion Fly fishing throughout Hokkaido. A keen fisherman trying to perfect his craft making all his own flies and lures. Ryota is passionate about the outdoors and the love of nature.

Mioko Ogata

Ninja Powder Guide

Another Hokkaido born Local Small in stature but big in heart . Grew up skiing in and around the Sapporo area and Teine. Mioko has been ski racing all through her educational career starting from primary school all the way through college. Has gained so much experience during her time in winter working ski patrol at several resorts for a lot of seasons and in her off time chasing the best powder in the back country with friend and fellow guides. Her knowledge for snow and terrain are second to none with her super bright personality makes Mioko one of our clients favourite guides.

During the off season from winter you will find Mioko working as a river guide Kayak/Raft throughout Japan chasing the adrenaline dream and all the love of nature that goes with it

Rena Fujisawa

Ninja Powder Guide

Hokkaido born and bred Rena has grown up skiing through the winters of Hokkaido. Always was athletic going to sports Academic University here in Hokkaido and on graduating deciding her career was guiding in the outdoors. With a few winter seasons under her belt working and training with senior guides Rena is making a name for her self in the industry. Always with a smile on her face and willing to help with any situation its no wonder Rena is another clients favourite .

Summer months like Mioko ,Rena is a river guide here in Hokkaido hoping to expand her skill set and improve on all her guiding skills.