When skiing in Niseko, renting equipment can be a real headache—you need to consider your accommodation, ski area, and transportation. If you’re taking lessons at Niseko Hirafu, we strongly recommend renting your gear at the Hirafu .Base rental shop. Gear is an essential part of your lesson, and if you have any questions, you can always ask your instructor right at the rental shop. Wearing your gear properly is the first step to skiing well!

Why choose .Base for rental?

1. Before your lesson, your instructor can help check your equipment—if your boots don’t fit or your skis are the wrong length, you can swap them on the spot. You can also leave your regular shoes at the shop for storage.
2. During your lesson, if your gear has any issues (like breaking or malfunctioning), you can quickly return to swap it for new gear.
3. After your lesson, you can leave your equipment at the rental shop overnight—your boots will even be dried for you! No need to lug heavy gear back to your hotel.

Hirafu .Base Gear Rental

Rental link: https://ppt.cc/f9WVzx

We highly recommend reserving your gear at least three days in advance—the website does not accept bookings within three days of use. When you arrive at the rental shop before your lesson, you won’t waste time filling in personal information—your reserved gear will be ready for you. Your precious ski time shouldn’t be wasted waiting in line!

Start by going to the rental reservation page and find “Rental Pre-application”.

Step 1: Create an Account

Click “Create Account”.

Register your account using your email, and don’t forget to check the red-circled box below.

Step 2: Enter Rental Details

Fill in your rental period and add the renter’s information.

When selecting rental items, make sure to choose “.Base Rental Shop” as your location if you’re starting your lesson at Hirafu .Base. Double-check to avoid mistakes!

Step 3: Confirm Rental Items

Check that you have all the equipment you need. If you’re unsure, you can always discuss it with your instructor.

Step 4: Enter Personal Information

Your age, height, weight, foot size, and skill level all affect the gear setup—things like ski length, boot size, and binding tightness. If you’re unsure about your foot size, just fill in a number for now; you can try on boots at the shop and your instructor can help check the fit.

Step 5: Confirm and Submit Your Reservation

If you have more than one person in your group, you can add other people’s rental needs here.

Finally, review all the details and submit your reservation!

Just five easy steps and your reservation is done—no need to haul your gear around. Renting from .Base is super convenient and our top recommendation for ski rentals. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our professional Chase4Snow customer support.

Rental link: https://ppt.cc/f9WVzx

Written by: Wayne

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