Bryan Cleaver

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After 22 years and 34 seasons of teaching and guiding, Bryan’s energy and passion for the sport only gets stronger. As a NZSIA Trainer and Examiner, he spends his winters mostly training instructors and taking eager skiers and snowboarders into the Niseko Backcountry.

Filling his other days is getting people of all ages to love the sport and make the most of their time on the mountain.When spring hits, he can be found touring out in the mountains, always keen to explore somewhere new.

Highlighting the day, Bryan is always keen to take you to his favourite restaurants as he loves the culinary diversity that is Niseko.

Tom Beddeo

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Tom is a friendly kiwi who has spent 9 years of his childhood living in South East Asia, before moving to New Zealand. Starting instructing back in 2014, he has years of experience teaching both skiing, snowboarding, adults, children, beginner to advance lessons and everything in between.

Fully certified snowboard instructor, with park and kids cert with his ski level 1. His main passion is freestyle, but loves all aspects of riding. With years of experience he has built up a strong set of skills and experience to help all levels of lessons.

Loves introducing this incredible sport to new people and helping to further develop others with their riding or skiing. Seeing other progress while having a fun time is what keeps him ticking.

Tomas Grega

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Originally from the Slovak High Tatra Mountains, Tom brings to our team over 35 seasons of experience in Snowsports management, guiding and teaching. Tom is a fully certified instructor and former trainer. With 10+ seasons in Niseko, he knows the backcountry just like a local.

Tom is ready to share his experience and passion for snowsports with everyone.

Claudia Chen

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Meet Claudia, an enthusiastic and skilled NZSIA/SBINZ instructor hailing from Taiwan. She has been instructing since 2017 and spends winters in both New Zealand and Japan.

Come join Claudia and share the fun of snowboarding together! She might tell you her own favourite spot on the slope.

Theo Steele

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Theo hails from New Zealand, having skied there since he was 3 years old. His passion for the snow led him to become an instructor in 2021 and he hasn’t stopped since.

Returning to Niseko for his 3rd season, he has a wealth of knowledge of the surrounding area in resort and in the backcountry. In his time off, he will usually be touring deep in to the bountiful backcountry of Hokkaido.

He is accredited with an NZ Avalanche Risk Management (ARM) Level 5, NZSIA Ski Level 2, Freeski Level 1 and Kids Cert Level 1.

Theo is dedicated to teaching skiers of all ages and abilities, from beginners taking their first steps on the snow to advanced skiers looking to refine their techniques or ski some of the worlds best powder snow.

Overall, fun is one of his top priorities (and coffee too)!

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Greg (OG) Samson

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Hi im Greg (aka OG) from the south of New Zealand. I've been working in the snowsports industry since 2011. With seasons in North America, Europe, China, New Zealand and multiple seasons teaching/training/coaching here in Japan.
SBINZ certified snowboard instructor trainer and examiner (also PSIA certified Level 2 ski instructor).

Weather your just getting into boarding, or want to land any new tricks, learn the ways of riding Japans famous powder snow, or keen to be shown the best pow stashes. Lets go! Even if you want to nerd out and perfect your technical riding and understanding of this sport. You name, it lets do it!

My spare time, I love going for splitboard adventures and are currently collecting and learning off snow hobbies to add to my surfing, sailing, mountain biking and paragliding.

I Also look forward to visiting Japan in summer one day!

Shea Urlwin

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Shea brings 6 seasons of experience from the Southern Hemisphere to his teaching, holding full NZSIA certification and currently working toward Trainer’s Certification. With additional qualifications in Children’s, Race, and Freeski, he is well-equipped to support skiers of all ages and abilities.

His passion for skiing stems from weekends spent at Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand's active skiable volcano, where he quickly developed a love for freestyle and park skiing. Shea is excited to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport, helping you progress on your skiing journey.

Having grown up on the West Coast of Auckland, NZ Shea spent his childhood surfing the black sand beaches from the age of 6 and skiing since the age of 2. Now, he’s looking forward to embracing Japan’s legendary powder and sharing his love of skiing with students around the world.

Where skills meet connections

Bryan Cleaver

Tom Beddeo

Tomas Grega

Claudia Chen

Theo Steele

Greg (OG) Samson

Shea Urlwin

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