We are dedicated to offering only a handful of unique skiing and biking locations and work with guides that know these places like the palm of their hand. We believe that being small and specialized gives us the flexibility which is needed to ski the best snow every day, ride the best trails, or experience as much as we can from the places we visit. We are a bunch of friends who are lucky enough to do the job we do and can’t wait to show you our favorite lines!
Our team
Danny Menšík
UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Danny Menšík
UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Danny guides you in Japan and Norway …BIO coming soon 🙂
Robert Vrlák
UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Robert Vrlák
UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Climbing and ski mountaineering have been Robert’s hobbies for more than 30 years. He feels home on snow, rock, or ice. He traveled/guided in the following areas and ranges: the High Tatras, Yosemite, The Alps, Dolomites, Caucasus, Alborz/Iran, Cordillera Blanca/Peru, and others. Robert is our main guide for Ski and Sail Norway and trips in the Alps.
Certifications:
UIAGM Mountain Guide
Peter Koteles
UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Peter Koteles
UIAGM MOUNTAIN GUIDE
Peter has been skiing and climbing for over 20 years. In summer he climbs the classics with his clients: the North Face of the Matterhorn, Piz Badille, the ridges of Mont Blanc. In winter he guides our Japanese trips and then moves to Arctic Norway to take on the Ski and Sail season.
He and his family escaped the hustle and bustle of the city to the peaks of the Tatra Mountains, which he can now call his home. Peter can’t wait to introduce you to his special Slovakian sense of humour 😛
Certifications:
UIAGM Mountain Guide
Vojta Lím
SKI GUIDE & FOUNDER
Vojta Lím
SKI GUIDE & FOUNDER
If you combine hyperactivity and love for the outdoors you got some serious problems. With help of this diagnosis, I realized the “office life” was not for me and set off for a 2-year journey where I also visited Japan. I saw the magic of Hokkaido Pow in 2013 and have been bringing guests here ever since. I also have guided in Norway, the Alps, Georgia and I am on a constant hunt for some new adventures. I am proud of our Sherpas Ride team and we can´t wait to welcome you “on board”!
Certifications:
CAA Avalanche Operations Level Euro Securite (Avalanche Level 2) Wilderness First Aid NZSIA Ski Level 2 and Snb Level 1 Instructor
Tomáš Prajzler
SKI GUIDE
Tomáš Prajzler
SKI GUIDE
Tomas is a skier, cyclist, and passionate hockey player. Also a psychologist (may come in handy in a 100kph wind and no visibility). He joined Sherpas Ride 7 years ago and as he says “life has never been the same again.” Experience with freeride / ski touring guiding in Japan and Georgia, MTB, and road-cycling guiding in Europe.
Certifications:
CAA Avalanche Operations Level Wilderness First Aid
Miki Yoshizawa
LOCAL ASSISTANT
Miki Yoshizawa
LOCAL ASSISTANT
Miki is a Hokkaido local, who loves shredding powder in winter and hiking in Daisetsuzan national park in summer. She helps Sherpas with day-to-day local logistics in Japan. Everything from making sure all the utility bills are paid and kerosene tanks are filled to countless situations, where detailed knowledge of local customs comes in handy.
Domi Uřičářová
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Domi Uřičářová
OPERATIONS MANAGER
BIO coming soon.
Lulu Witzel
BREAKFAST CHEF
Lulu Witzel
BREAKFAST CHEF
Our culinary queen Lulu is preparing the most delicious breakfasts for our guests. Her specialty is to make meals from scratch, she even makes yogurt and bakes bread! We will leave the rest as a delightful surprise for you. Lulu’s enthusiasm goes beyond the kitchen to shredding adventures with us. This young lady has an adventurous soul. You might spot her hitchhiking from Copenhagen to Kutchan, connecting with locals along the way.
Jára Sijka
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jára Sijka
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jara is our in-house photographer and the one who will relentlessly put himself into the most awkward positions just to take a cool powder pic of yours. In winter he shoots pictures in Japan, Canada, or European Alps, while in summer he is the main photographer of the Czech bike enduro series. He is also a pretty mint and fast snowboarder. You will barely realize he is taking pictures while you ski. Most of the pictures you see around are his work.
Why choose us
Friendly vibe
On our trips, you should feel like you are riding with friends. We always try to create a family vibe, that forms friendships lasting long after the end of our camps.
Guests’ ratings
Word-of-mount is what we rely on when promoting our trips, so a happy guest is our main mission. Check our reviews to see what our tours are all about.
Insured travel operator
We are a registered travel operator with insurance against bankruptcy. We have been in the tourism industry since 2014, and especially in Covid proved to offer great flexibility towards our guests
Minimize impact
We are well aware of the impact of tourism on the planet. We measure our carbon emissions and offset them for our ariving guests and staff. We support local providers whenever possible.
Our story
Back in 2010, sitting on a park bench in New Zealand I was thinking of what to do with life after quitting my comfy office job. A couple of years later and after some sleepless nights putting visa papers together I found myself in the Japanese mountain town of Niseko – considered to be the Powder Capital of the world. I instantly fell in love with the place and decided to bring other skiers here to allow them to get addicted to the feeling of skiing fresh lines in deep snow. Sherpas Ride was born.
Our story
Back in 2010, sitting on a park bench in New Zealand I was thinking of what to do with life after quitting my comfortable office job as a Sales Guy. A couple of years later and some sleepless nights putting visa papers together I found myself in the Japanese mountain town of Niseko – considered to be the Powder Capital of the world. I instantly fell in love with the place and decided to bring other skiers here to allow them to get addicted to the feeling of skiing fresh lines in deep snow. Sherpas Ride was born.
