Niseko ski: 1 day off piste skiing in Hokkaido

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Yes, we offer both options: Open Groups & Private Groups. We have scheduled group dates for skiers and riders to join and explore the best of Niseko Gates side-country. These groups are minimum 3 people and maximum 6 people.

We will use the resort ski lift. You'll need an All Mountain ski pass for yourself. To access to the best side-country of Niseko and to find the deepest powder, we might have to do short hikes (about 20 minutes) from the top of the lifts.

We require a minimum of 3 participants to confirm an Open Group. If only 1 or 2 people register for a specific date, we’ll still run the activity, but as a half-day session (3 hours) instead of a full-day session (6 hours). Alternatively, you may choose to cover the difference to meet the minimum requirement and enjoy the full-day experience.

Meeting time: 9:00 a.m.

Meeting point: Hirafu Base (either the Hirafu Gondola Base or the Ace Quad Base) or Annupuri Base (at the Annupuri Gondola).

A few days before your skiing date, we’ll set up a friendly WhatsApp group with all participants and your guide. This way we can easily share updates and confirm the best meeting point based on the snow and weather conditions.

We organize groups for all skill levels and speak with each participant beforehand to understand their experience and match them accordingly. While we do our best to create well-balanced groups, please note that Open Groups ski at a pace that keeps everyone safe and allows all participants to enjoy the experience.

No, you need to buy an All Mountain lift ticket.

No, ski gear is not included, but we'll be happy to help you rent it!

Yes! It is mandatory that every has a skiing backpack with beacon, shovel and probe. If you don't have your own, we can help you rent it.

No ski touring gear is needed for this trip — just your regular alpine skiing equipment. We do recommend bringing (or renting) wider skis to make the most of the powder!

Winter sports always depend on the weather. If all lifts are closed due to high winds and it’s not possible to run the trip as planned, your guide will first propose an alternative location. If changing the location isn’t possible, we’ll offer to reschedule your trip (if dates allow) or cancel and issue a refund. Please note that the decision to cancel the activity and offer a refund rests solely with the guide.

Yes! All our groups are mixed. We make sure everyone in the group has a similar skill level, but both skiers and snowboarders can join together. In fact, your guide might be a skier or a snowboarder as well!