Come and spend a full day ice climbing in Gokibiru near Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido in Japan with Yu, a IFMGA certified guide.
Private
1 Day
Jan, Feb, Dec
High
Intermediate
Since Gokibiru is located near the coastline of Hokkaido, during this climbing adventure you will get to enjoy some magnificent views. Furthermore, because the area has several different ice falls, there is definitely something for everybody. So if you are a minimally experienced ice climber, you can still enjoy some great climbing on the falls of Gokibiru. And if you are an advanced level climber looking for that next great challenge, you can also take advantage of this great place.
Regardless of your ice climbing level, you should be in good physical condition.
There are a number of amazing choices for ice climbing in Hokkaido. And regardless of whichever one you choose, you will have a memorable experience. But I have no doubt if you choose Gokibiru on this full-day trip, you’ll have an unbelievable experience. To enjoy it for yourself, just send me a request.
Are you a relatively inexperienced ice climber looking to improve your skills? If so, come and enjoy this 2-day introductory-level ice climbing trip in Sounkyo, also on the island of Hokkaido.
Where to stay in Sapporo:
–Ten to ten SAPPORO STATION: Excellent location and great prices.
More info
Participants on this trip must bring their own snowshoes and poles.
Meeting point
5.0
(14)
Mountain Guide
I am an JMGA mountain and ski guide born in the local village of Obihiro in Hokkaido. Mountains have always been close to me, as I started climbing mountains when I was 8. My mountain passion extended to backcountry skiing since 2006, around which time I also started guiding in the mountains.
I decided to become a mountain guide because not only did I like being in the mountains as a climber but I got more joy out of sharing the experiences and excitements with the people I climbed with. I just really enjoy it when others are also having a fun time!
I guide and enjoy both skiing and telemark skiing, but I prefer telemark skiing for its higher versatility in the mountains. Telemarking lets you enjoy the mountains in a different mindset to skiing. Even though it is more challenging to ski on them especially on more technical terrains but I embrace the challenge it offers. I also find it much easier to hike up on my telemarks than on my skis.
In the summer, my favourite guiding is long mountain traverse routes whilst in the winter my guiding activity includes backcountry skiing, snowshoe trekking, and ice climbing in Hokkaido. The beauty of guiding gin the winter is that one is not confined to ‘hiking routes’ like in the summer. My guiding fields of choice are places near Sapporo, Niseko and Daisetsuzan (Asahidake) area for backcountry skiing, but mostly I guide long routes on less crowded, more local mountains. It is my guiding policy, to not guide "slack country skiing", where we need to stick to the sides of ski resorts and is crowded with people. I feel there is more value add for me to take groups away from the crowds in less known areas best suited for the day’s condition and the weather.
As for popular areas, I do guide Mt Yotei (on the sides with less people), and Asahidake area but there isn’t much peak hunting to be done in Hokkaido.
My passion is to guide my clients to less populated areas, let them discover new areas and new kind of fun. I want visitors from all over the world to enjoy the accessible famous powder snow in Hokkaido, but I’d also like for you to venture into the depth of the mountains with me and to experience having the mountain all to ourselves. Please contact me if you’re keen on discovering the Hokkaido nature with me, whether it be in the summer or the winter!
Certificates
JMGA
Eiffel
5
Yu is an english speaking local guide so don't be hesitant to book him for a trip. We did a 2 day ice climbing trip in Sounkyo and he gave me tips on technique which was really helpful! Learn a lot from him.
Roy
5
Yu Sato was an excellent guide , knowledgeable, courteous and helpful . This was our second trip with Yu and we would not hesitate to have him guide us again ! Thank you Yu
Roy
5
Yu Sato was our guide . We had an excellent day climbing and skiing with him . He was professional, knowledgeable , friendly and personable . Yu met and exceeded our expectations. I would not hesitate to hire Yu Sato as our guide in the future. Thank you , Yu !
5
It was a really great experience and good for technical knowledge. He picked us up on time and was flexible with our schedules. The climbing itself was amazing and challenging. Beautiful scenery and the walk in to the waterfalls were interesting.
Nikolas
5
Great, experienced guide. Very knowledgeable and professional and had a great time. Would definitely recommend.
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