Road trip and backcountry ski touring in Hokkaido

An outstanding amount of 18 meters of snow per year, makes Hokkaido one of the best ski destinations in the world. Why don't you come here for an incredible adventure?

I invite you to a 10-day traverse with 9 days of skiing to the top ski areas in the island of Hokkaido. Starting from Niseko, one of the most renowned ski resorts in the country, we'll drive north till we reach Furano.

Along the way, we'll enjoy some great backcountry ski touring, find endless hiking possibilities and untouched powder!

If you wish to explore Hokkaido and you don't mind spending time on the road, this trip is your best option! Besides having some ski experience, you should be fit, as the hiking will demand extra effort.

A few highlights on the itinerary

The trip consists in 9 days of skiing (including short hikes). There'll also be 2 to 3 days of backcountry ski-touring (this is optional).

We'll spend 4 days in Niseko area, exploring resorts and volcanos. Then, we'll move to Furano, in the mountains of Central Hokkaido.

Our itinerary includes tree skiing in Rusutso, an avalanche rescue practice in Niseko and a video filming session in the less-known location of Kiroro. In fact, we'll analyze these videos later and I'll give you hints to improve your technique.

Another interesting experience on this trip will be skiing during night in Niseko. 

But definitely one of the highlights will be hiking up Mount Yotei (a 1898 m volcano) and ski the deep powder inside its crater! Then, we'll enjoy an amazing descent from the summit.

We will also spend a day in Kuro-Dake and enjoy the longest top to bottom ride in Hokkaido.

However, there'll be much more beyond hiking and backcountry ski touring. At night we'll relax at typical Japanese hot springs (called Onsen), eat delicious local food and have fun!

In Sapporo, for example, we'll find lots of snow and also a unique night life and great food.

If you want to find out more, you can check the itinerary below this description. Nevertheless, you should be aware that this will be a flexible trip, adjusted to the weather and snow conditions.

We'll use a van to move around Hokkaido. You can join an existing group or come with at least 6 of your friends for a private guiding trip.

Finally, in case you plan to stay longer in Japan, I can give you some advice and help you with your flights arrangements.

Please, contact me if you'd like to join me for an amazing road trip and backcountry ski touring in Hokkaido. I'll do my best to provide you a complete, safe and totally unforgettable experience!

If you prefer more freeriding and less backcountry ski touring, you should consider this 12-day ski trip based in Niseko area.