2022-23 Winter ProAM Entries

With new event sponsor Don Julio Tequila, and a record 62 teams taking part, it’s fair the say the Niseko Shootout ProAM 2023 was bigger and better than ever!

The Niseko Shootout ProAM is one of three categories under the Niseko Shootout photo and film competition banner.

The 62 professional and amateur athlete-photographer teams took to the mountains in and around Niseko between 06-09 January 2023, resulting in 34 entries for the competition. Each team takes as many photos as they like during the competition window, but submit only one for judging following the final day.

The winners share in ¥200,000 (US$1,500) – not to mention a few tequila shots at the awards ceremony held at Rhythm Japan Base on 20 January 2023.

Contest organiser, Winstead Heyward said it was great to see a 50% increase in entries this year as tourists and seasonal workers flocked back into Niseko.

“The ProAM is back with a vengeance,” Winse laughed. “We’re overjoyed with the amazing enthusiasm for the comp from the local and visiting teams – Niseko is back, baby!”

Teams and submissions:

Mi casa es su casa
Tomek Ustupski (Poland)
Henry Johnson (New Zealand)
Sponsor: Pals Japan

Classic Turn
Arthur Demonchaux (France)
Adria Lamarca Morte (France)

The Mack
Agustin Villalba (Argentina)
Jack Mack (Australia)

Kodama
Alexander Rouleau (Canada)
Alexis Gervais-Chapleau (Canada)

Final Scramble
Alister Buckingham (Australia)
James Winfield (UK)

Flip the Mountain
Andre Pomp (Czech Republic)
Olly Nicholls (Japan)
Sponsors: Oyuki, Smith, Holiday Niseko

Ohayotei
Arthur Demonchaux (France)
Mathis Bozzolo (France)

In the Pursuit of Perfect Pillows
Aaron Jamieson (Japan)
Dennis Ranalter (Austria)
Sponsor: Legs of Steel

Mushroom man キノコの入
Aaron Jamieson (Japan)
Tatsumi Kono (Japan)
Sponsor: LADE

15 Minutes
Bianca Peralta (Argentina)
Simon Pervez (Canada)

Getting Sendy at Iwanai
Cole Richardson (Canada)
Darren Teasdale (Japan)
Sponsors: Head, Niseko Photography and Guiding, Iwanai Resort