9-day splitboarding and off piste snowboarding in Hokkaido

Enjoy splitboarding and off-piste snowboarding while you discover the Japanese culture on this 9-day program in Hokkaido, led by Yasuko, JMGA certified mountain guide.

9 Days

Jan - Mar

High

Intermediate

Description

Hokkaido is famous for being one of the most incredible places for snow activities in the world. I would like to invite you there to explore and discover the Japanese culture on this 9-day snowboarding trip.

The meeting point of this program will be the Shinchitose Airport.

During this trip, we’ll visit Niseko, the largest ski resort in Hokkaido. We’ll also go to Mount Yotei, Mount Furano, Mount Tokachi or Mount Asahidake, and the Sapporo area.

For a more detailed description of the trip, take a look at the itinerary below. We can arrange changes to the itinerary based on your interests and expectations.

Take into account that prior off-piste snowboarding experience as well as a good physical condition are mandatory for this trip. Do not forget to bring your skis or snowboard, an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe, skins or snowshoes, crampons and an ice axe. If you don’t have the gear you can rent it. Just let me know before the departure day!

Are you ready for a unique trip to Japan? Send your request to book this splitboarding and snowboarding adventure in Hokkaido. I’m sure you will have an amazing experience!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip

Meeting point

Shinchitose Airport

Itinerary

Day 1: Shinchitose - Niseko

On the first day, we’ll go from Shinchitose to Niseko. We’ll spend the night in a Ryokan.

Day 2: Niseko

First day of splitboarding and off-piste snowboarding in Niseko. Night at the lodge.

Day 3: Niseko

We’ll visit a different area of the resort and then go to Makkari.

Day 4: Mount Yotei

On this day, we’ll skin up Mount Yotei and then descend on splitboard.

Day 5: Furano

We’ll drive to the Furano area for 4 to 5 hours. The stay will be at another lodge where we’ll enjoy great food and hot springs.

Day 6: Mount Furano

Splitboarding and snowshoeing day in Mount Furano.

Day 7: Mount Tokachi or Mount Asahidake

Splitboarding day in Mount Tokachi or Mount Asahidake. Then, we’ll go to Sapporo where we’ll spend the night.

Day 8: Sapporo area

We’ll enjoy our last day in the Sapporo area (Mount Yoichi, Mount Shirai, etc.). Night in Sapporo.

Day 9: Departure

We’ll transfer you to the Shinchitose Airport and say goodbye.

About the guide

Yasuko

4.9

(7)

Mountain Guide

JMGA Mountain Guide
I was born in Kitami city in east Hokkaido. I grew up loving outdoor sports, skiing, and mountain climbing. I now lives in Sapporo and I have been a guide for the last 15 years.
I have accumulated vast experience in mountaineering in both Japan and abroad. I have served on the Canadian Ski Patrol and I have a wealth of experience skiing, rock climbing, and mountain climbing all over the world including Europe, North America, and Nepal.
I pride myself on my skill and experience rock climbing during the summer and backcountry skiing in the winter months. I have climbed Mt. McKinley in the U.S., Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Ama-Dablam, in Nepal, The Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Chamonix, in Europe and Insubong in Korea.
Please contact me if you want to experience Japan walking, climbing or skiing! I will be very happy to guide you here.

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

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