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Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Day around Sapporo, Japan

Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Day around Sapporo, Japan
Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Day around Sapporo, Japan
Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Day around Sapporo, Japan

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, Dec

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


    Details

    More info

    Requirments Must be able to hike for 2-3 hours in backcountry terrain.

    Meeting point

    We’ll meet at the Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort.

    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

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    Daiki

    5.0

    (4)

    Languages

    English | Japanese

    Certificates

    JMGA

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    What people are saying about this trip

    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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