Javier Calzada
Director Evergreen Alpine Academy
Javier was born and raised in Spain. He grew up in Madrid and as soon he learnt to walk, he run away from the city to the mountains. He is living his dream from he was a child when he took for first time a pair of skis and he decided, with the age of 5, to become ski instructor.
He studied Physical Activity and Sports and he completed his Spanish ski instructor diploma (full cert trainer, evaluator and race coach). A couple of years ago he finished his MBA in Sports Management. And now is Doctorating in Sustainability in Snow Sports Management.
During the last 12 years, he has driven his career to management roles in the ski industry, gaining knowledge and experience around the world (Dubai, Korea, Austria, France, Argentina, Spain…)
His passion and his love for the snow sports industry is an inspiration for everyone. Ski is fun !!! Speed is your friend !!!
Luke Smith
Snowboard Trainer
Originally from the UK, after travelling around the world for a while,
Luke finally settled in Hakuba, Japan where he now lives year round working in the beautiful Japanese Alps.
Always an ‘enjoyer’ of the outdoors and the sports that go with it, Luke finally found a sport that had it all…. Snowboarding! He now spends his winters as a CASI Level 3 instructor, trainer and CASI course evaluator for the Alpine Academy. When not at work he gets out into the amazing Hakuba Backcountry as often as possible. With his local knowledge and time spent
in the Hakuba mountains, ask him nicely and he might just tell you one of his secret shred spots!
It’s the Japanese snow and his passion for snowboarding that keeps his stoke level maxed out all winter. But his expertise in the mountains does not stop there…! In Summer Luke is an ACA Pro Canyon guide so you’ll find him in a wetsuit and harness with a bag of rope on his back guiding people through the local canyons. If not in the canyon then he’ll be out rafting or mountain bike guiding.
With his variety of guiding and teaching experience he’ll be sure to get you improving and having fun in no time!
Zack Ford
SNOWBOARD FREERIDE TRAINER
Zack was born in the southeast of the United States and was raised in the outdoors from an early age. Spending most his time biking and fishing until he moved to Montana and started exploring the northern Rocky Mountains on his snowboard . Here he found a love for snowboarding and mountaineering. After spending much time in the mountains he was convinced by a dear friend to take an avalanche course. From there it opened a lifetime passion of studying snowpacks all around the world and riding big mountains. Last season was his first season in Hakuba, and he is stoked to return to teach free ride and avalanche training to people. Come out for a day to C his passion of avalanche education and riding where he will help you find the best snow available. On top of shredding powder he will help you to enjoy the natural environment surrounding the Hakuba area.
Adam Harrington
Snowboard Trainer
Originally from the UK Adam has been snowboarding and skateboarding for over 20years. Leaving England in 2009, to pursue his dream of snowboarding and living in the mountains, Adam has been doing seasons in Europe, Australia, Japan and New Zealand with many trips to Canada for courses in between. Moving from BASI to CASI to become an evaluator and share his passion and experience with newer instructors.
Currently entering his 9th season with Evergreen, Adam fell in love with Hakuba, Japan where his love for snow, big mountains, skateboarding and Dragon ball Z are all satisfied!
Adam is instructing all year round, also working at Cardrona Resort, NZ in the Southern Hemisphere, spending many good days hiking the park with friends.
CASI Level 3 Instructor, Level 2 and Park Evaluator, Adam loves helping people find the tools they need to enjoy all aspects of snowboarding.
‘Snowboard for the feeling, its all just for fun!’
Luke Smith
Snowboard Trainer
Originally from the UK, after travelling around the world for a while, Luke finally settled in Hakuba, Japan where he now lives year round working in the beautiful Japanese Alps.
Always an ‘enjoyer’ of the outdoors and the sports that go with it, Luke finally found a sport that had it all…. Snowboarding! He now spends his winters as a CASI Level 3 instructor, trainer and CASI course evaluator for the Alpine Academy. When not at work he gets out into the amazing Hakuba Backcountry as often as possible. With his local knowledge and time spent in the Hakuba mountains, ask him nicely and he might just tell you one of his secret shred spots!
It’s the Japanese snow and his passion for snowboarding that keeps his stoke level maxed out all winter. But his expertise in the mountains does not stop there…! In Summer Luke is an ACA Pro Canyon guide so you’ll find him in a wetsuit and harness with a bag of rope on his back guiding people through the local canyons. If not in the canyon then he’ll be out rafting or mountain bike guiding.
With his variety of guiding and teaching experience he’ll be sure to get you improving and having fun in no time!
Henry Webster
CSIA Trainer
Hi I’m Henry but some people call me Hendog! I’m originally from England and, like most Brits, learnt to ski on the dry slopes before heading to Europe for ski holidays. Since starting to ski as a child, becoming a ski instructor has always been something that I have wanted to achieve.
I’m returning to Hakuba this year for my 7th season at Evergreen. Other than Japan, I’ve also instructed in Canada, the infamous indoor slopes of the UK and done a couple of seasons teaching in New Zealand too!
I love instructing, it’s amazing to be able to meet new people everyday and share my passion for this great sport. Everyday is different and working outside, having the beautiful Japanese Alps as your office really is better than any job in the world! I really love to watch people’s confidence grow as they develop and love seeing people enjoy skiing whether it’s their first day on snow or they want to ski some of the great powder that Hakuba has to offer!
I did the back to back winters for a couple of years between Japan and New Zealand but this last Summer I started my own street food company back in the UK!
See you on the slopes!!
