3-day Niseko Haute Route in Hokkaido
Fantastic skiing during the day followed by relaxing hot springs to help you heal in the evening. Join JMGA certified Jun on this Niseko Haute Route.
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Niseko
3 Days
Apr, May
Fit
Intermediate
Description
Join me on this Niseko Haute Route for fantastic ascents and descents during the day and also relaxing evenings in the local hot springs!
With this ski touring classic, you’ll get to know the backcountry terrain of the Niseko mountain range, in the Japanese island of Hokkaido, like if you were a local.
During this 3-day trip, we’ll go from the Niseko mountains to Iwanai village, located by the sea.
Curious to know more about the itinerary? On the first day, we’ll meet at Niseko Moiwa ski resort for a short briefing. From there, we’ll go to Goshiki Hot Springs, from where we’ll climb Mt. Iwaonupuri (1116m) and then ski back down. We’ll have dinner at Goshiki Hot Spring and spend the night there.
On the second day, we’ll do a traverse from Mt. Nitonupuri (1083m) to Mt. Chisenupuri (1134 m) to Mt. Shakunage (1074 m) and finally arrive to Niimi Hot Springs. We’ll have a relaxing evening in the village and afterwards spend the night in Konbu Hot Springs.
And then, during the third and last day, we’ll cross Mt. Mekunnai (1220m) and Mt. Iwanai (1085m) to get to Iwanai village. From there, we’ll head back to Niseko Moiwa, where our tour ends.
You need to have intermediate to advanced ski touring skills to participate in this program. I will take a maximum of 4 people with me. However, for parties of 5 or more, another guide can join the group.
I can guarantee an amazing three days! I offer this itinerary only in the spring from mid March to May. Come from mid-March to mid-April to find the best snow conditions and particularly stable weather.
So contact me now and we’ll start planning your visit to the beautiful island of Hokkaido. The Niseko Haute Route will be a memorable experience!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
- Avalanche gear is included in the price. You can also rent skis, climbing skis and snowshoes for free, but please let me know when you inquire as there is a limited number.
- Accommodation, meals and transportation (lifts and bus fare) are not included in the price
Details
Accommodation Japanese-style onsen (hot spring) and ryokan (inn) |
More info
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Meeting point Niseko Moiwa |
About the guide
Hello! I’m a qualified Austrian mountain ski guide, a ski instructor as well as a alpine and ski guide with the Japan Mountain Guide Association (JMGA). I’ve lived 7 years in Austria, mainly as a ski instructor. I then became a mountain ski patrol in Tateyama in Japan, a heli ski guide in New Zealand, a chief guide at Niseko Hanazono Powder Guides, an assistant director of Niseko International snow sports school, and ultimately have started ski guiding independently since 2013.
I value the fundamentals of skiing as sports; to enjoy the snow mountains in a stylish, free and safe manner, in both private and as work. The best outcome is when both the client and guide can have fun, and for this, I am quite particular about not only guiding but also in technical / skills aspects and selection of appropriate equipment. I am an alpine skier but also enjoy telemark skiing. In summer, I have enjoyed surfing for a long time. Whether it be on waves, on mountains or on asphalt, if there’s enough steepness then I love to ‘glide’, which is my motto.
Please join me in gliding my backyard - which is the front and backcountry of Niseko!
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