Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Day around Sapporo, Japan
5.0
(3)
Let expert guide Daiki Sakakibara guide you on one or more spectacular days on Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort! This amazing winter destination offers some of Japan's best powder. Enjoy 2-3 incredible runs, accessible by gondola and a short one-hour hike. With fewer crowds and Daiki’s expert guidance, you'll experience the perfect lines tailored to your skill level and the day’s conditions.
Private
Hokkaido
+1 Days
Jan - Mar
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Experience soft, fluffy snow on the tranquil lee slopes
- Convenient access via a gondola ride and a short one-hour hike
- Expert local guide recommends the best lines tailored to your preferences
Description
Just an hour from downtown Sapporo, Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is a one of the best destinations in Japan for powder lovers. Thanks to its high elevation and proximity to the sea, the resort is blessed with frequent dumps of fresh, fluffy snow.
Enjoy a day in the fluffy snow on the pristine lee slope, featuring a gentle 30-degree gradient and sparse trees. With the convenience of a gondola ride and a short one-hour hike, you can enjoy 2 to 3 incredible runs in this serene backcountry area. You can also book this tour for 2 or more days.
What makes this adventure even better is the expertise of your guide, who knows the terrain like the back of their hand. They'll tailor your lines based on your preferences and the day’s weather and snow conditions. And because the slope requires a hike to access, it’s blissfully uncrowded compared to the sidecountry areas of the resort.
Ready to carve your way through untouched snow in this peaceful paradise? Reach out to book your spot on this ski touring journey in Sapporo!
Price includes
Meeting point
Details
Disclaimer
Participants need to confirm following disclaimers
-Participants who don't have all of the necessary and adequate gears cannot join trips and a 100% cancellation fee would be applied.
-It is necessary for participants to have insurance that covers backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
-Guided tours are conducted in a natural environment where safety is not managed, so there are various dangers. When conducting a guided tour, the guide will make adequate preparations and make the utmost effort to avoid possible dangers. Please be fully aware of this and understand in advance that there are unavoidable accidents.
-Please be aware that each individual is responsible for illness, injury, loss or damage to equipment during the guided tour, except in cases of intentional or gross negligence on the part of the guide.
-During the guided tour, please understand that the guide may decide that it is difficult to ensure the safety of the customer by continuing the original schedule, and the schedule may be changed or canceled.
More info
Requirments Must be able to hike for 2-3 hours in backcountry terrain.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
Be sure to bring warm insulated clothing to stay comfortable in the cold, along with plenty of snacks to keep your energy up.
About the guide
Daiki
5.0
(11)
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA
Reviews with photos
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5What people are saying about this trip
Alexei
We did two days of backcountry skiing/splitboarding with Daiki as a group of four, and it was some of the best touring any of us have ever experienced. The terrain selection was outstanding. We skied phenomenal lines and found completely untracked runs both days. Daiki’s knowledge of the area was equally impressive. He clearly understands the terrain, snowpack, and weather patterns at a deep level, which allowed us to maximize great skiing while keeping avalanche risk thoughtfully managed. We always felt safe and confident in his decision-making. I would highly recommend Daiki to anyone looking for an unforgettable backcountry experience. We’ll absolutely be back.
Neil
Daiki speaks English and has good communication. We discussed plans via email and WhatsApp ahead of the trip to pick the best location and itinerary to suit our group. He was waiting for us at the meeting point at the arranged time to start the tour. The pace was good to suit our speed. He found the best snow for several descents through the day in different lines on a similar aspect. During the day there was an issue with snow on the skin glue. Daiki helped clean the snow off and came to the rescue with a ski band to hold the skin to the ski for ascending. We would be happy to ski again with Daiki in future.
Will
Had a great time Daiki. Very nice and knowledgeable guide. Showed us beautiful skiing areas in Hokkaido. Would definitely recommend as a ski/mountain guide. Great job!!!
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