Hakuba
2027

Seven nights of Japanese powder and the mindset work that makes it stick.

  • 18–25 January 2027
  • Hakuba, Japan
  • 10 riders max
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Hakuba 2027

This is not a holiday.And it's not a seminar.

This retreat is designed for people who want more than inspiration.

Each day blends time on the mountain with structured mindset work drawn from the RARE MINDS framework. Rituals, energy influence, nutrition and clarity.

01The work isPractical
02The riding isIntentional
03The outcome isIntegration
Gondola over snowy forest in Hakuba

Before you apply

Is this the right path for you?

Ten riders. Chosen by application. Be honest with yourself here. It makes the week better for everyone.

Yes

This is for you if

  • You snowboard and you ride with intention.
  • You value mindset, energy and self-leadership.
  • You're successful, but ready to recalibrate.
  • You want depth without ego.
  • You appreciate structure, space and presence.
No

This is not for you if

  • You're looking for a party trip.
  • You want passive motivation.
  • You avoid reflection and challenge.
  • You're unwilling to slow down.
Jarrod Carman, founder of Rare Lines × Rare Minds
Founder · Rare Lines × Rare Minds

Your facilitator

Jarrod Carman

I'm not here to hype you up. I'm here to make it stick.

With a background spanning snowboard instruction across Australia and the USA, psychology, business coaching and nearly two decades in leadership, my role is simple.

My role

To help you integrate mindset into motion. On the board and in life.

30+ yearsOn a snowboard
AUS + USASnowboard instruction
PsychologyHonours degree
~20 yearsIn leadership
See full bio→

What's included

Everything that matters,
handled.

You bring your gear and your willingness to do the work. We've got the rest.

01

The Mountain

  • Hakuba Valley lift pass for the full retreatAccess to all 10 resorts in the valley
  • Guided riding every dayWherever the snow is best that day. Groomers to off-piste and backcountry, snow permitting
The part other trips skip

02

The Mind

  • RARE MINDS session at 6am every morning, before breakfast and first chair
  • Evening reflection and integration
  • Workbooks and coaching materials
  • Your copy of Drop In: Finding Your Line

03

The Base

  • 7 nights at Pension BonnardBoutique lodge in Hakuba
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Onsens

04

The Logistics

  • Transfers from Narita, Haneda or NaganoLand, and we take it from there
7Nights
10Riders max
2Sessions a day
1Book

You'll coverFlights · Travel insurance with snow sports & off-piste cover · Board and gear hire · Lunches

Investment

A$6,990per person

Seven nights, lodge, two meals a day, lift pass, guiding, transfers, and the work. One number.

Secure your placeA$699
Balance, 60 days before departureA$6,291
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10 riders. Selected by application and a short call.

Hakuba · 18–25 January 2027

What the week involves

Every day runs on the same rhythm. Set the mind, ride the mountain, land what you learned.

The shape of every day

1

6am · Before first chair

Morning

A 6am RARE MINDS session, then breakfast. Rituals, attitude, energy and intention setting.

2

8am · First chair onwards

The Mountain

Daily riding across the Hakuba Valley's 10 resorts. We go wherever the snow is best that day, from groomers to backcountry.

3

After riding

Evening

Structured reflection and group integration. Where the day becomes something you keep.

Location

7 nights in Hakuba

World-class powder, mountain villages and Japanese culture.

Group

10 riders max

Carefully selected. No egos.

Stay

Pension Bonnard

A boutique mountain lodge in the heart of Hakuba.

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Applications reviewed personally. A short call follows.

  • You don’t need to be an expert but this is not a learn to snowboard camp. Intermediate to advanced snowboarding required. Some guiding and focus on improvement can be requested by participant.

  • No. Expect great food, great people, early mornings, personal development and a strengthened mindset. Go hard nights and hangovers are not part of the program.

  • No. Your facilitator is psychology-trained, not a registered psychologist. This is performance and mindset coaching, grounded in psychology and using snowboarding for the vehicle for growth. If you're dealing with something clinical, keep working with your professional, and come too if they agree.

  • It is best not too. This is an opportunity for self growth and development. Partners are welcome if they snowboard to the appropriate level and are willing to partake in all sessions and have a desire for change and are open to reflection. You will get the best out of the week without distractions.

  • Fly into Tokyo Narita or Haneda. We will organize the transfers from there.

  • Lift pass for the time there is provided. Bring your own gear or hire is easy in Hakuba, and I'll point you to the right shop. This will need to be arranged in advance because day 1, we ride!

    Backcountry transceivers will be provided for the days off piste. If you have your own we recommend you bring them.

  • Yes, insurance with appropriate snowsports cover is a condition of joining.

  • Business owners, professionals and riders who want depth, not hype. Max 10, chosen through application. No individuals under 18.

  • You will be personally contacted for a short call. If it's a fit, you'll get a deposit link. All applications are treated with confidentiality and your information is kept secure.


Questions?

Sunset over the slopes in Hakuba, Japan
Applications open · 18–25 January 2027

Your next chapter starts on the mountain.

Ten riders. Seven nights. Mindset work every morning, the mountain every day.

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