Hokkaido Japan Ski Trip

Reserve your spot now with a 25% deposit ( $800 ) 

Or pay in full ( $3,200 )

   After spending a winter season ski guiding and avalanche forecasting in Hokkaido I look to return with 2 separate groups of 4 in winter 2024. These week long trips will seek out the best snow, in the best places, off the beaten path. Wether its lift served backcountry, ski & splitboard touring, or ski mountaineering this is a trip of a lifetime.

   Our centrally located and beautiful accommodations in the Furano base village of Kitanomine is with in a short 5 minute drive or 10 minute downhill walk from the lifts and a 5 minute drive to Furano-shi. From here we will ride at the local ski area and other zones within an hours drive. From Asahidake in the Daisetsuzan Range to the Hidaka and Yubari Ranges we have plenty of lift served touring and pure human powered backcountry to choose from. While in town we can enjoy dinners at nearby restaurants, shop at the amazing food co-op, and soak in the onsen that surround town.

   A unique offering for 2024 is our carefully crafted overnight ski traverse. This overnight trip goes from ski village to ski village staying in traditional Japanese Ryokans and carrying only a day pack and a couple personal items. No tents, no sleeping bags, just a day pack, a change of clothes and a lunch. As always weather and conditions dependent. 

   This unique trip offers lower ratios of guests to guides with group size limited to 4 people plus guide. Lodging is based on double occupancy and is scheduled for all nights of the trip including the night before we start and the night our trip ends. So time to relax before and after without shuffling luggage, gear, and transportation. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Sapporo and drive together in our 4x4 lux van to accommodations in Furano

Day 2-8: 6 full days to ride the best snow in the best zones of the Hidaka, Yubari, and Daisetsuzan Ranges. Accompanied by great food and bone soaking onsen

Day 9: Drive back to Sapporo in our Lux 4x4 van

Inclusions

Included:

• 7 full days of guiding & skiing (no travel days or 1/2 days)
• Lodging for 8 Nights
• Transportation from New Chitose Airport Sapporo to Furano and back
• Transportation during trip from Furano to nearby destinations
• 8 Breakfasts
• Lift Tickets
• Onsen
• 1 Dinner & 1 Breakfast when staying at Ryokan 

Not Included:

• Flights
• All Lunches
• All Dinners
• Gratuities

Private trips are available when booking all spots.

Cancellation Policy

Trips and courses abroad cancelled more than 90 days before the start date will be refunded minus 3% and $75 processing fee. Cancellations 89 days or less in advance of the start date will be given a Guided Exposure Credit, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 59 days or less of the start date will not be refunded.