Deep Powder Tours staff

Dale Goulding - Director
The ideas man of DPT operations. With over 30 years of skiing experience, Dale has skied extensively throughout St Anton Austria, Val'D'Isere in France, heli skied in the Harris Mountains of New Zealand, and 17 consecutive seasons in Hokkaido Japan, there are few to match his breadth of experience and the magnitude of his accumulated knowledge. Additional expertise as a professional photographer which manifest in contributions to the majority of Australian ski magazines dating back to 1995 now stands as a testament to what Niseko has offered during this period.In 1994 he completed Perisher Ski School's Instructor Clinic and also spent time with the Australian Volunteer Ski Patrol (A.S.P.A).

Glenn Goulding - Director
Doing what he does best, skiing and talkin' it up with the locals and guests, G san, epitomizes the very essence of DPT. With 30 years skiing experience across North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, he returns to Niseko for his 18th consecutive season. Possessing an encyclopedic knowledge of the local areas, townships and properties, with endless stories about owners past and present, there's nothing that's escaped his observance these past decades. Whether he's driving through Hirafu, Shopping in K town, drinking in the bars, or dining in the restaurants, there is hardly a person who doesn't know him, he's the face of DPT.

Peter Hunter - Operations manager
P-Chan, ensconsed deeply within the nerve centre of DPT operations, provides technical expertise born of 20 years experience in television production. With boundless energy, the multi tasking chops of a circus juggler, and that rare genealogical trait allowing him to operate at full capacity on minimal sleep, he's the nucleus of the DPT cell. Add to that decades of skiing experience in Japan and Australia, and a pathological love for chocolate coated almonds, and P Chan has been appointed as DPT operational guru and chief.

Michelle - Sydney sales manager
Snowboarding and discovering the perfect ski resort is my passion; I love to share my knowledge with fellow boarders and skiers alike, while still doing a job that I love.
With over 15 years experience in the travel industry and uncountable days on the hill, I am sure that I will be able answer all the questions that you have and will recommend a holiday package that’s suitable to your needs.
I’ve traveled to Niseko, Furano, Hakuba, Myoko Kogen and Nozawa Onsen in Japan and worldwide destinations include Canada, New Zealand and Italy. I can’t wait to add another resort to my list or help you add one to yours.
One of the most satisfying things of being a travel agent is helping our clients have the trip of a lifetime. That’s what we aim to do here at Deep Powder Tours, from start to finish I intend to look after every aspect of your next international holiday!

"Thank you so much for organising our trip for us - you were so incredibly helpful, cheerful, and very patient. All the advice you gave was perfect and, due to your hard work, everything went off without a hitch" Thank you Michelle.

Melinda - Senior travel concierge / accounts
In my 5 years at Deep Powder Tours I have travelled extensively throughout Japan ski resorts visiting Niseko, Furano, Rusutsu, Hakuba, Myoko Kogen, Nozawa Onsen and Shiga Kogen, also including Tokyo, Otaru or Nagano as my cities of choice.
Worldwide holidays have taken me to a lot of countries throughout Western Europe and Asia but I will always return to Japan.
I am a self-proclaimed menace on the ski hills, but if you have a question on your next ski holiday, I have your answer.
I am passionate about Japan and its people and with my experience I hope to deliver the ultimate ski destination combined with the unforgettable cultural experience of Japan!

“We found the service of Deep Powder Tours at all times to be helpful, punctual
and efficient. The accommodation was great and the holiday went without a hitch;
Congratulations to you and Melinda for excellent customer service and I would
recommend Deep Powder Tours to anyone planning a ski holiday to Japan.”

Nicole - Travel concierge
I have been with Deep Powder Tours for 1 year and bring with me over 8 years experience in the Travel Industry. I always strive to deliver excellence in my customer service and with a wealth of knowledge and experience every holiday you plan will be one to remember.
I have travelled throughout Japan, Asia, Europe and various parts of Australia. Now specialising in Japan I know the perfect ski destination for my clients needs and the most suitable accommodation options. Having skied since I was 6 years old, I have had a passion for it ever since.

“Our consultant Nicole suggested we visit Myoko Kogen. We didn’t know much about it but Nicole was very helpful. Myoko Kogen was the highlight of our trip. Thankyou for providing such a wonderful professional service”

Sayuri - Japanese cultural liaison
Sayuri works in the Sydney office as translator and assists with many areas of Japan / Australian business relations.
Having grown up in the Niigatta region of Japan, she posses a solid knowledge of the ski areas on both mainland - Honshu and Hokkaido the north island.