NZ: Specialty Camp with Shun Okumura
NZ: Specialty Camp with Shun Okumura
Join a very special week of training with Shun
To truly master skiing, you need to perform in all conditions, and that’s exactly what this NZ camp is designed for. You’ll be coached through variable terrain and changing weather, just like the kind top-level skiers face around the world. The best skiers don’t just shine in perfect conditions, they adapt to whatever the mountain throws at them.
Each session focuses on technical precision and tactical versatility, helping you refine your skills across a range of turn shapes and snow surfaces. You’ll learn to anticipate changes in snow texture, adjust your line, timing, and technique, and get the most out of every run. Adaptation is a skill you can train, transforming you into a skier who doesn’t just cope with change, but thrives in it.
Shun is a skilled ski instructor and accomplished skier. Born in Kyoto, he developed a passion for skiing early, competing in alpine skiing at national team events. In 2022, he transitioned to technical skiing competitions, earning second place in the 2023, 2024, 2025 and winning the 2026 - All Japan Ski Technical Championship. In 2024, Shun joined New Zealand’s Rookie Academy as a ski trainer, expanding his international experience. Since 2025, he has also been serving as a National Demonstrator for Japan, contributing to the development of skiing techniques and instruction nationwide. His coaching focuses on technique, safety, and personalised training for all skill levels. With a strong competitive background and global teaching experience, Shun continues to inspire and mentor skiers, furthering the sport in Japan and beyond.
Great skiing, made easy.
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Price includes:
- Training only (lift tickets not included)
- Includes four full days of training with one rest day
- Video analysis
- Biomechanics assessment
- Biomechanics discussion
- Individualised training plan
- Rookies Apparel
Camp Dates
Camp Dates
27 July to 31 July 2026
10 August to 14 August 2026
24 August to 28th August 2026

Live the experience of riding uncovered.
This intensive certifications, training, and camps will refine your skills, challenge your understanding of high-performance techniques, and move you closer to your goals either personally or in the snowsports industry. A must for anyone looking to take their abilities to the next level.
World-Class Training
Led by Rookie Academy's expert trainers in small groups for personalised focus
Rookie Academy Philosophy
Open-minded, factual approach to skill development
Progressive Learning
Train with different coaches and focus on improving all-terrain skills
Increase Skills
Emphasis on adapting and evolving in diverse mountain conditions