Explore-Share logo and link to home

Backcountry powder skiing tour in Furano & Otaru, Japan (10 days)

Backcountry powder skiing tour in Furano & Otaru, Japan (10 days)
Backcountry powder skiing tour in Furano & Otaru, Japan (10 days)
Backcountry powder skiing tour in Furano & Otaru, Japan (10 days)
Backcountry powder skiing tour in Furano & Otaru, Japan (10 days)

Join a certified mountain guide for a fun and immersive 10-day backcountry skiing tour in Furano and Otaru on Hokkaido in Japan.

Group

1 Day

Jan

High

Intermediate


Highlights

* Enjoy the stunning scenery in Furano and Otaru.

* Take advantage of some of the best skiing conditions on earth.

* Sample different types of local food and drink each night.

Description

Situated in between the Yubari Mountain Range and Daisetsuzan National Park on Japan’s northern Hokkaido Island, Furano and Otaru offer immaculate backcountry skiing opportunities.

The area has hosted various world cup ski races over the years and boasts some of the best deep powder terrains on the entire island, including open powder bowls and deep tree runs.

Over the course of our 10 days together, we will head out and explore various steep slopes in and around Furano as well as Otaru, which is just two hours to the west.

We will likely try to spend five days skiing in each spot, but this may change depending on how the group feels and the weather conditions. Either way, get ready for pristine and untracked runs down steep slopes through incredible scenery.

Regardless of where we are, we will be sure to enjoy the plentiful and amazing powder. Due to the island’s unique location, huge amounts of dry and light powder, the perfect king for backcountry skiing, fall throughout the season.

Otaru receives some of the largest amounts of snow anywhere in the world, with average snowpacks of 15 meters and more.

When we are not skiing, we will be sure to enjoy some of the island’s culture, especially its food. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the area in which we are based and learn a little something about this amazing part of Japan.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 10-day backcountry skiing and cultural experience in Furano and Otaru, Japan!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our 4-day road bike and wine tour from Monterey Bay, California!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Transport during the trip

- Lifts tickets

Price details

Please note only breakfasts and two dinners (the arrival and farewell ones) are included in the price.


About the guide

Guide profile image

Le Grand

Tour Operator

Languages

English


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

5

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

5

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

5

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

5

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

5

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

4.8

Facebook
Google
TripAdvisor

Read all our verified reviews


You may also like

Join our newsletter!

Stay up-to-date on the best adventures.