Backcountry skiing in Sapporo, Hokkaido
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Discover the backcountry around Sapporo on a private, full-day ski touring adventure in Hokkaido. Explore terrain selected according to snow, weather, and group ability, with an experienced guide leading the way throughout the day.
Private
+1 Days
Jan - Apr
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Explore the backcountry mountains around Sapporo on a private, full-day ski touring adventure.
- Ski terrain selected according to the day’s snow, weather conditions, and the ability of the group.
- Experience Hokkaido away from the lifts while learning and applying essential backcountry safety practices.
Description
Discover Hokkaido beyond the ski resorts on a full-day backcountry skiing adventure in the Sapporo area.
Surrounded by snow-covered mountains and with access to a variety of winter terrain, Sapporo makes an excellent base for a day of ski touring. Rather than following a fixed route, the objective for the day is selected according to current snow and weather conditions, as well as the experience and fitness of the group.
After meeting your guide in the morning, you will review the plan for the day and go through the necessary safety procedures before traveling to the selected touring area. From there, you will head into the backcountry using touring equipment, earning your turns before skiing back down through natural, uncontrolled terrain.
The pace, terrain, and objectives can be adapted to the group. Participants should already be comfortable skiing for a full day and have the fitness required for backcountry travel.
Because this trip takes place outside controlled ski resort terrain, avalanche safety equipment is required.
If you are looking to experience Hokkaido away from the lifts and discover the mountains around Sapporo on skis, send a request to book this private one-day backcountry adventure.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Price details
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Backcountry skiing in the Sapporo area
Meet your guide in the morning at the agreed location or arrange pickup from your accommodation.
The day begins with a briefing covering the planned objective, current conditions, equipment, and safety procedures. Based on snow conditions, weather, and the group’s ability, your guide will select a suitable backcountry area around Sapporo.
After reaching the trailhead, prepare your touring equipment and begin the ascent. The pace and objective will be adapted to the group and conditions.
Following the climb, transition your equipment for the descent and enjoy skiing through natural backcountry terrain. Depending on the chosen objective and the conditions, the day may include additional ascents and descents.
A lunch break will be taken at a suitable point during the day.
The tour finishes in the afternoon, followed by the return to the agreed meeting point or your accommodation.
Details
More info
Technical Level:
Intermediate - you need to be able to ski off-piste without problems
Physical Level:
You need to have good fitness for 4-6 hours of skiing / snowboarding in a day including 2-4 hours of hike-up.
Previous Experience:
Previous backcountry skiing experience preferred
Requirements for joining the trip:
- Have your own skis / snowboards / splitboards / telemark ski gear with touring / hike-up set up.
- You need to be covered by an appropriate insurance that covers mountain rescue and off piste / backcountry skiing in Japanese mountains.
Course change option: If you would like to go sightseeing around Sapporo, this tour could be flexible. In that case, I will take you to approximately 5 to 8 of my recommended sightseeing spots around Sapporo area. For sightseeing guide, the guide fee will be 30% off of ski tour guide fee. Please feel free to contact me.
Kit List: -Ski gear (skies, split board, snowboard) -Skins / Snowshoes -Ski poles -Ski / Snowboard boots -Sunglasses -Goggles (better to bring extras) -Helmet -Gloves (better to bring extras) -Ski wear -Avalanche safety gears (beacon, probe, shovel) -Backpack (for snowboarder, board attachable type) -Thermos flask (500ml-1L) -Headlamp (with spare batteries or new batteries) -Sunscreen -First Aid -Cap -Hooded Jacket & Pants (breathable) -Down Jacket (compact enough to put in backpack, hooded) -Clothes (fast dry inner, layer, cotton not acceptable) -Snacks or Energy bar -Map (photocopies available on the day of tour) -Compass -Whistle
It will be better if you have these:
Airbag, Bivouac shelter, Personal medicals items, Rope (6-7mm x 20m or more), Carabiners (2), Sling (60cm, 90cm or 120cm), GPS, external battery for cell phones, Goods for Onsen (hot springs: change of clothes after tour).
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About the guide
Takahiro
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA
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