Rishiri Island and Hokkaido ski touring in Japan (9 days)
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Join Azimut, a certified mountain guide, for this scenic, varied and exciting 9-day Rishiri and Hokkaido ski touring adventure. Each day, we will head out to a different mountain and enjoy some great skiing before returning to the hotel and stopping at a local onsen.
Group
Hokkaido
9 Days
Feb, Mar
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery on Hokkaido and Rishiri islands.
- Ski the high-quality and plentiful powder of northern Japan.
- Visit local hot springs after most of our skiing days.
Description
Home to some of the highest-quality snow on earth, a Hokkaido ski touring trip is the perfect way to spend your spring.
Over the course of our 9 days together, we will head to a variety of different spots on both the main island of Hokkaido as well as Rishiri, enjoying plenty of diverse and incredible views while getting the chance to ski the meters of dry and high-quality powder.
Each day, we will get up and head to our skiing destination. Sometimes we can ski right from the hut, other times we will transfer by private van.
Once weâve arrived at our destination for the day, we will skin or hike up to a nearby summit or main ridge line, enjoying the incredible views of both islands as well as out over the sea. From the summits, we will enjoy 500 to 1,000-meter descents back to the valley below.
Each evening, as we return back to our accommodation, we will visit local hot springs, known as onsens. Here, we will get the chance to soak a bit and unwind before heading out skiing again the following day.
Among the many highlights of the trip will be when we visit Asahidake. At 2,290 meters in elevation, it is the highest point on Hokkaido. Both the views from the top and the ride back down will be phenomenal fun.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable 9-day Hokkaido and Rishiri ski touring adventure!
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
You will take a plane from Furano to Wakkanai Airport, and from there, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Rishiri
We will transfer to Rishiri and spend the day skiing near Oshidomari, visiting a local hot spring on the way back to the homestay.
Day 3: Rishifurai
We will transfer to the west of the island and ski on the flanks of the volcano. On the way back, we will visit another hot spring.
Day 4: Oniwaki
We will spend the day skinning out of the village and up onto the southern ridge of a nearby summit. From here, we will ski back down toward the sea and return to the homestay.
Day 5: Transfer to Furano
We will return to Hokkaido in the morning and drive to Furano (4 to 5 hours). Once here, we will enjoy the hot springs and have the evening free.
Day 6: Mount Ashibetsu (1726m)
We will spend the day skiing on the forested slopes of the nearby Mount Ashibetsu.
Day 7: Asahidake volcano (2290m)
We will transfer to Asahidake and climb to the summit of the volcano, the highest point on Hokkaido, before skiing back down. On the way back to the hotel, we will visit some local hot springs.
Day 8: Kamui
We will head to Kamui and spend the day skiing and hiking on its slopes before returning to the hotel.
Day 9: Departure
We will transfer to Asahikawa and drop you off at the airport.
Details
More info
Please contact me for a complete equipment list.
Equipment you will need to bring
Crampons
Ice axe
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Equipment rent on site
Climbing skins
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