Whiteroom Guide

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif\">Whiteroom has positioned itself as one of the premier guiding operations across Northern Japan. From our multiple areas of operation, we are looking for experienced snow professionals that can show a proven track record of leading groups and working in uncontrolled avalanche terrain. A desire to work alongside a tight team will be required whilst also having the ability to think independently as scenarios change.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif\"> </span><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif\">Whiteroom’s bases in Hokkaido are located in the world-famous Niseko and the more local setting of Furano. Out of either base a Whiteroom Guide can expect to monitor local weather and snowpack conditions to guide our clients on anything from lift-accessed backcountry days or full days touring alongside possibly guiding any of our multi-day tours.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif\">A Whiteroom Guide will need to combine all the relevant hard skills for the role with a strong customer-focused approach to deliver great experiences both on and off snow.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Details</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Available Mid December 2026 to Mid March 2027</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold\">Position Requirements:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Guide experience and qualifications preferred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Professional Operations / Pro Level 1 or equivalent avalanche terrain management qualification, level 2 is preferred.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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