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**Explore Hokkaido’s deep dry powder skiing from the heart of Sapporo! Stay at my cozy guesthouse with a ‘mountain lodge’ feel and ski / ride the best snow in Hokkaido.**

Winter mountains in **Sapporo** are very popular among mountaineers and local climbers. They are not high in altitude but have very high quality snow.

As a local JMGA guide from Sapporo, I will guide you all around the numerous local Sapporo ski area during this tour. **This is a group programme, so the price will change depending on the total number of participants on the day.**

I will pick the **best** **powder mountain** for **backcountry** skiing according to the weather, snow and mountain conditions. We’ll enjoy a mixture of hike-ups and lift assessed side-country skiing.

Besides, we will relax in an **Onsen** (Japanese hot spring) at the end and enjoy the abundant fresh **local cuisine** in Sapporo!

I offer this trip on a daily basis and you can join from **1 day up to 7 days**.

Guests can stay at my cozy **mountain lodge** type hotel. There is a counter top which is made of **350-year-old Japanese spruce**. This lodge for wanderers was basically handmade by me and my friends, using Hokkaido’s local lumbers.

From here to **Susukino**, which is the most famous entertainment area in Hokkaido, there are only 3 minutes on foot. Thus, this is a perfect base for those wishing to explore the less explored Sapporo powder snow and wanting to enjoy the **nightlife** of Sapporo too.

##### Main skiing area in Sapporo

Here are some of the spots we can visit on this trip:

Local mountains in Sapporo (average 800-1,800m): Mt. Yoichi (1,488m), Asari, Sapporo Kokusai, Mt. Teine (1,023m), Mt. Shakotan (1,255m), Mt. Yotei (1,898m), Rusutsu, Niseko (1,308m), etc.

Average hike-up duration will be 2-4 hours. We usually have 2-5 powder runs but it depends on the mountain and weather conditions.

**Are you interested in this backcountry ski trip in Sapporo area? Send a request to join a group for this trip and get ready for a wonderful experience!** 

##### Useful information for rental Gears

Please prepare your own gear as much as possible (you’ll find a complete kit list below). However, if you could not bring yours, the following items can be rented by prior arrangement. There is always a risk of avalanche for all backcountry mountain activities. In order to execute a fast and structured rescue operation following an avalanche incident, it is crucial that all participants of backcountry skiing / snowboarding tours carry a set of 3 avalanche safety gears – ‘beacon, probe, and a shovel’.

**Please let me know which gears you would like to rent when you contact me.** 

**ItemRental Price per day**BeaconJPY 1,000ShovelJPY 500ProbeJPY 500Snowshoe (for snowboarders)JPY 1,000Extendible polesJPY 500Backpack to strap skis or snowboardsJPY 500ALL of aboveJPY 3,000Gloves / GogglesJPY 500Gore-tex hard shell jacket and pantsJPY 1,000Skis with tour-able bindings and skinsJPY 2,000

##### Gentemstick Snowboard Demo Centre

Gentemstick is a Niseko based Snowboard brand, famous for riding powder like surfing.

Gentemstick snowboardJPY 3,000 per day  
JPY 4,000 for 2 daysGentemstick Splitboard (without bindings)JPY 3,000 per day  
JPY 4,000 for 2 daysKarakoram bindings for splitboardJPY 500 per day  
JPY 1,000 for 2 daysSkins for splitboardJPY 1,000 per day  
JPY 1,500 for 2 days

(These split boards I’m renting usually cost around USD 1000-1500 per board!)

**Sample Itinerary**  
Day 1-7:  
We will leave SappoLodge at 7:00 a.m., make a quick stop at Sapporo station at 7:15 a.m. then drive to the mountain of guide’s choice of the day. The drive is expected to be around 1 hour. I will decide the best ski/snowboard area the night before. If you want, we can stop at a convenience store to buy some snacks. At the entrance of the mountain, we will prepare for hike-up and also will pack our gears. After a mandatory briefing, we’ll start our tour! It will be ca. 2-4 hr ascent and total tour will be approximately 4-6 hours a day. You can ski up several lines of fine powder snow depending on the condition. After skiing, I will take you to my favourite Onsen (hot spring) to relax the muscles. You will then be able to enjoy some fresh local cuisine. We head go back to Sapporo with full and satisfied stomach.

**Tour length will be flexible. It can be from 1 day trip to 7 days trip. Please contact me in advance for reservation.**

1-7 Days Backcountry ski tour in Sapporo

Join a group for this backcountry skiing trip and head to the best powder areas in Sapporo, together with a local JMGA mountain guide.

1-7 days Sapporo Based Backcountry Skiing. Off piste skiing trip. Certified guide

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http://www.sapporosmile.com/projects/sappolodge/  (Japan、English)
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1-7 days Sapporo Based Backcountry Skiing

##### Do you want to enjoy skiing on super fine snow of Hokkaido?

This tour is perfect for those who crave the best condition and slopes of **Hokkaido**! Tour can be flexibly arranged from 1 Day to 7 Days depending on your schedule. The experienced local guide will advise you the best area and route!

##### Enjoy backcountry ski in powder snow!

This **backcountry ski tour** involves **full** **hike / tour up mountains away from ski resorts** (sometimes we would start at a ski resort). From the foot of each mountain, we will hike up about 2 to 5 hours. You will be amazed by how much quieter and more beautiful it is in the mountains in comparison to sidecountry skiing. If you want to feel the depth of the surrounding mountains and enjoy the untracked faces, this tour is for you.

Some of the areas we may visit are **Mt. Yotei**, **Mt. Yoichi** and **Mt. Tokach**i and some other volcanic mountains.

If you would like to choose freeride and lift assisted sidecountry ski tour, please check my [other tour](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-days-sidecountry-ski-tour-hokkaido/). Please let me know what kind of ski tour you would like to go. When you need to stay overnight, I totally recommend to stay in **Japanese style inn** (ryokans) and enjoy **Onsen** (hot spring) and **Japanese traditional cuisine**. As a local guide, I will choose the best place for you!

**Required Technical Level:**

Intermediate and Advanced

**Included in Price:**  

*   Guide Fee  
    \*This is the guide fee for 1 day
    

**Excluded from Price:**

*   Gear rental fee
    
*   Accommodation
    
*   Lift fee (for you and for guide, depends on the choice of mountain)
    

**Kit List:**

*   Ski Gears (Skies, snowboard, boots)
    
*   Skins or snowshoes for snowboarders
    
*   Ice Axe / Crampons (optional)
    
*   Ski poles
    
*   Avalanche safety gears (beacon, probe, shovel)  
    \*The following items can be rented by prior arrangement.  
    \-Beacon, probe, shovel JPY 2,000 per day  
    \-Backpack (30L) JPY 1,000 per day

We can decide our meeting point / time in advance accordingly to your needs. We will travel to the trailhead / ski resort to start our tour. After our tour, we can enjoy local Onsens (hot spring) to relax our tired muscles! I can drop you off at a place of your choice (within reason) at the end of the day.

1 Day tour

If you would like to spend more days, we can arrange a longer tour. Similarly to the 1 Day tour, we will discuss our meeting point / time in advance. I can pick you up at the airport if you want, or at your hotels. Tour can be extended up to 7 days and like the 1 Day tour, I will drop you off at anywhere you want at the end of tour.

\* If you are interested in this great ski experience, please get in touch with me.

1+ Days tour

1 Day and 1 plus days backcountry ski tour in Hokkaido with experienced local guide. You can enjoy Onsen and Japanese traditional cuisine after skiing.

1+ Days Backcountry Ski Tour in Hokkaido. Ski Touring trip. JMGA guide

1+ Days Backcountry Ski Tour in Hokkaido

**Sapporo is the largest city of the Japanese northern island of Hokkaido. It’s very famous among skiers for its amazing high-quality powder snow. Come with me and enjoy the best of Sapporo’s backcountry!**

This is a private tour, so I will be guiding you and your partners exclusively. You can choose to make it a 1 or several day trip (up to 7 days).

I will take you to the best backcountry skiing areas around Sapporo, according to each day’s weather, mountain and snow conditions. We can combine some hike-ups with lift assessed side-country skiing.

These are some of the mountains we can visit on our BC ski trip: **Mt. Yoichi (1,488m), Asari, Sapporo Kokusai, Mt. Teine (1,023m), Mt. Shakotan (1,255m), Mt. Yotei (1,898m), Rusutsu, Niseko (1,308m),** etc.

After skiing, we can relax in a traditional Japanese Onsen (hot spring) and have a taste on the delicious local cuisine of Sapporo. We can also visit Susukino, which is the main entertainment area and it’s just three minutes on foot.

As regards accommodation, I own a cozy mountain lodge type hotel, that has been basically handmade by me and my friends. It will be a pleasure to have you there.

**Would you like to join me on a great backcountry skiing adventure in one of the best ski areas in Japan? Send a request to book this private guided trip!**

In case you prefer to join an existing group, you can check out the [group version of this backcountry ski programme in Sapporo](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-7-days-sapporo-based-backcountry-skiing-hokkaido/).

##### Useful information for rental gears

Please prepare your own gear as much as possible (you’ll find a complete kit list below). However, if you could not bring yours, the following items can be rented by prior arrangement. There is always a risk of avalanche for all backcountry mountain activities. In order to execute a fast and structured rescue operation following an avalanche incident, it is crucial that all participants of backcountry skiing / snowboarding tours carry a set of 3 avalanche safety gears – ‘beacon, probe, and a shovel’.

**Please let me know which gears you would like to rent when you contact me.** 

**ItemRental Price per day**BeaconJPY 1,000ShovelJPY 500ProbeJPY 500Snowshoe (for snowboarders)JPY 1,000Extendible polesJPY 500Backpack to strap skis or snowboardsJPY 500ALL of aboveJPY 3,000Gloves / GogglesJPY 500Gore-tex hard shell jacket and pantsJPY 1,000Skis with tour-able bindings and skinsJPY 2,000

##### Gentemstick Snowboard Demo Centre

Gentemstick is a Niseko based Snowboard brand, famous for riding powder like surfing.

Gentemstick snowboardJPY 3,000 per day  
JPY 4,000 for 2 daysGentemstick Splitboard (without bindings)JPY 3,000 per day  
JPY 4,000 for 2 daysKarakoram bindings for splitboardJPY 500 per day  
JPY 1,000 for 2 daysSkins for splitboardJPY 1,000 per day  
JPY 1,500 for 2 days

(These split boards I’m renting usually cost around USD 1000-1500 per board!)

1-7 days Backcountry ski tour in Sapporo

Wataru, a JMGA mountain guide, takes you on a 1 to 7 days private backcountry ski trip in Sapporo, chasing the best powder snow!

Sapporo backcountry skiing, private guided trip. Ski Touring trip. Certified guide

Sapporo backcountry skiing, private guided trip

##### Are you looking for powder and deep snow in Hokkaido? Then join me for a 7-day backcountry ski tour in the best spots of this Japanese Island!

I can take you to some of the main ski areas in Hokkaido: near **Sapporo, Otaru** (for example, the ski resort of **Kiroro**) and **Niseko.**

All of them offer a mix of lift accessed freeriding and backcountry skiing involving full hikes. There are different options for intermediate skiers and also for beginners.

I can pick you up at the airport and take you back there if you need to. Besides, I can help you renting some of the equipment. Below this description, you will find some details about this, as well as an itinerary of the trip.

All the activities in the itinerary can be customized according to your skills and wishes, and may change depending on the snow and weather conditions.

##### **You will have to book your own accommodation. Here are some places I recommend:**

**In Sapporo:**

*   [**Sapporo Grand Hotel**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/sapporo-grand.en-gb.html?aid=905972). It is located very centrally and has direct access to the underground paths (connected also to JR Sapporo station), so you won’t freeze in the winter. It has been ranked no. 8 in Best Hotel served Breakfast in Japan for 2016. It has facilities such as spa and so on, and it’s the oldest hotel in Sapporo with 80 years of history.
    
*   [**Cross Hotel Sapporo**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/cross-sapporo.en-gb.html?aid=905972)**.** Stylish and modern hotel, and a little “arty”. The hotel bar plays live Jazz music and on the top floor there is an onsen where you can enjoy the night city view. Located centrally, 5 min walk from JR Sapporo station.
    
*   [**JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/jr-tower-nikko-sapporo.en-gb.html?aid=905972)**:** it is the highest tower hotel in Sapporo so you can have an amazing view of the city. There is a spa at the top and you can enjoy the night city view from the onsen there. It is located next to JR Sapporo station.
    

**Near Kiroro:**

*   [**Otaru Asarigawa Onsen**](http://www.otaru-kourakuen.com/)**:** it is a traditional ryokan with onsen.
    
*   [**Furukawa in Otaru**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/otaru-furukawa.en-gb.html?aid=905972)**:** very good traditional ryokan with onsen in the heart of the picturesque city of Otaru.
    

**In Niseko:**

*   [**Koikawa Onsen Ryokan**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/koikawa-okan.en-gb.html?aid=905972)
    

**Please contact me if you want to be a part of this backcountry ski tour in Hokkaido. I will make sure that you have an amazing experience!**

Arrive at Sapporo. We’ll meet and sort out rental equipments.

Accommodation: Hotel in Sapporo.

Sapporo

I will pick you up from the hotel and drive (1 hour) to [Sapporo Kokusai ski area](https://www.sapporo-kokusai.jp/)  and go for a mini ski tour.

Accommodation: Ryokan in Kiroro.

Sapporo Kokusai ski area

I will pick you up from your hotel, and drive to [Kiroro Snow World](https://www.kiroro.co.jp/jp/summer/) for a day of guiding around piste and a mini ski tour.

Accommodation: Ryokan in Kiroro.

Kiroro Snow World

I will pick you up from your hotel, and drive to **Niseko** (2 hours). Ski in Niseko and possible to do a backcountry ski tour.

Accommodation in Niseko.

Niseko

I will pick you up from your hotel, and head to a **different ski area in Niseko.** Possible to do a backcountry ski tour.

Accommodation in Niseko.

I will pick you up from your hotel, and drive to **Rusutsu ski area** (1 hour). We’ll ski there and drive back to **Sapporo** afterwards (2 hours).

Accommodation: hotel in Sapporo.

Rusutsu / Sapporo

I will pick you up from your hotel, and drive to **Chitose Airport** (1.5 hour).

Sapporo / Chitose Airport

Explore the best ski areas near Sapporo, Otaru and Niseko in this 7-day backcountry ski tour in Hokkaido, together with an IFMGA mountain guide.

Best ski touring in Hokkaido, 7 days. 7-day trip. IFMGA guide

Best ski touring in Hokkaido, 7 days

If you are looking for an **exciting winter adventure in Japan**, you have just found it! Come to Hokkaido and join me for a **4-day backcountry skiing trip around Niseko, Kiroro & Rusutsu**!

**Hokkaido is the second largest island of Japan**. With lots of mountains and cold air coming across the Sea of Japan, from Siberia, this region is **perfect for skiing tours**. Some of its winter sport areas receive **almost 20 metres of snowfall annually.**

On this 4-day backcountry ski tour, **we will go to three of the most important ski resorts of Hokkaido**: Nikes, Kiroro and Rusutsu. Located west of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, they offer a **super-varied terrain, with trees and an easily accessible untracked area**. The powder snow of the island is famous for being incredibly dry!

For this trip, you need to be at least an intermediate backcountry skier. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you on the way. 

**So, if you are up for this amazing winter adventure in the Island of Hokkaido, Japan, please contact me. Let me take you to the unforgettable powder of Niseko, Kiroro & Rusutsu!**

We can also practice different winter sports in this same island. Check out, for example, my  [Intro to Ice Climbing in Sounkyo, Hokkaido](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/intro-ice-climbing-sounkyo-hokkaido/).

Pickup at 07AM – 07:30AM, at your chosen location.  Half day of backcountry skiing in Niseko.

Full-day of backcountry skiing in Niseko.

Full-day of backcountry skiing in Kiroro.

Full-day of backcountry skiing in Rusutsu. Estimated drop-off time: 6PM.

Rusutsu

Pickup at 07AM – 07:30AM, at your chosen location. 


Join Takao, IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for a backcountry skiing trip in Japan. Discover the amazing powder snow of Niseko, Kiroro & Rusutsu!

4-day Backcountry ski tour in Niseko, Kiroro & Rusutsu. 4-day trip. IFMGA guide

http://ag-nomad.jp/english_top/bc_english

4-day Backcountry ski tour in Niseko, Kiroro & Rusutsu

**I invite you to a backcountry skiing trip starting in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. Enjoy the best powder snow as well as the exciting city nightlife of this great destination. You can also relax in an onsen after an intense journey!**

Only 2 hours away from Sapporo, there are a lot of accessible ski areas, like **Niseko**, **Kiroro**, **Sapporo International Ski Resort** and **Kamui** **Links.** All of them have great powder snow!

For this 1-day trip we’ll choose the best area according to the snow and weather conditions of the previous day.

Besides, you can choose between a whole journey of **backcountry skiing** (full hike up the mountains) or combine it with a lift access for some **off piste skiing.**

We can also arrange multi day trips to other destinations like **Mount Asahidake (2,291 m),** the highest mountain in Hokkaido. Fine and light powder snow makes this place a paradise for skiers. We can go up by gondola to Sugatami Station (1,600 m) and easily access the alpine terrains to ski.

After an overload of fun in the snow, we will have the chance to take a dip in a **hot spring** (onsen). Then, we can go out for the evening in Sapporo.

**Please contact me if you are interested in this activity. It will be great to go searching for untracked lines in the place with the world’s best powder snow!**

From Sapporo, we will start our tour around 7:00 am. 

Enjoy an exciting journey of backcountry skiing in the powder snow of Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, together with a certified mountain guide.

1-day powder skiing tour in Sapporo, Hokkaido. 1-day trip. Certified guide

1-day powder skiing tour in Sapporo, Hokkaido

**Join me for a fantastic week freeriding in Japan! Through Hokkaido, cold air streams from Siberia and the humid Pacific air meet. The result is tons of fresh powder**: up to 26 meters of snow are available here per season.

Our goal is to ski down as much fresh powder as possible. At times, we can begin skiing close to the lifts without climbing. Should it not snow, we tighten the skins and look for our lines in the backcountry (I know this area personally very well).

Our accommodation is located directly below Mount Annupuri. In the evening, a fabulous descent leads us through seemingly endless birch forests directly in front of the hotel. With a cold beer, we relax in the hotel’s own onsen (hot waters) and recharge the energy directly at the Japanese buffet. The next day, expect tricky forest runs and powder snow until it comes out of our ears.

We will visit several ski resorts around Mount Annupuri, which are all connected. Although it can be very stormy and cold –up to -25° C–, this trip only requires that you are a good skier willing to explore some of the best powder on Earth.

You will get a radio device, which will allow me to provide you the optimal downhill route from below. Also, communication will be easier in poor visibility or in the forest. Last but not least, it is also fun!

**So, are you ready to enjoy great powder and excellent accommodation in Hokkaido? Please contact me!**

If you book through Explore-Share, I will provide rental equipment, Skis and ARVA (beacon, probe, shovel), for free.

Spend a week freeriding on incredible powder in Hokkaido with Urs, IFMGA mountain guide. Enjoy descents through endless birch forests and relax in an Onsen.

1-week freeride skiing tour in Hokkaido, Japan. 7-day trip. Certified guide

http://www.ruedi-bergsport.ch/touren-kurse/freeride_japan

25/04/2018: Guide asked us to put the trip in Draft (LG).

1-week freeride skiing tour in Hokkaido, Japan

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