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Winter Mountaineering Course in Hokkaido

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Japan Mountain Guides take you on a 2-day winter mountaineering course oriented to beginners in the Tokachi mountains in Hokkaido.

2 Days

Feb - Apr


Description

If you want to learn some basic skills on winter mountaineering with a local experienced guide, please join me for this 2-day course in Hokkaido.

We'll be based in the Kamihoro area, near the Tockachi mountains in the centre part of the Island of Hokkaido.

The starting point of the trip will be Tokachidake Onsen. Here, the elevation is 1300 m, so it's already an Alpine area. After one hour of snowshoe trek, we'll reach a snowy field where you'll learn how to use crampons.

As we'll be rather close from the city of Furano (one of the top destinations for powder backcountry skiing in Hokkaido) you can combine this mountaineering course with your skiing itinerary there. In fact, you can even meet the guide directly in Furano.

Besides, you can also choose to do an easy alpine climbing route in Tokachidake along the North East Kamihoro ridge, after this training.

Another available option is to reach the summit of Mount Furano. For that, you will have to extend the course for 2 nights and 3 days.

Please contact me if you want to join me for this winter mountaineering course. I will be glad to answer your questions and help you organize the best trip according to your wishes!

Accommodation options in TOKACHI:

Ryounkaku: Half-board with onsen. JPY 10,000.

– Hakuginso: Self catering. Guide can arrange booking. Amazing onsen outside! JPY 3,000.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

Itinerary

Day 1: Tokachidake Onsen

3 hours drive from Sapporo.

Winter mountaineering skills course in the afternoon.

Stay overnight at Tokachidake Onsen.

Day 2: Return to Sapporo

Easy alpine climbing for beginners practicing the skills you have learned.

Return to Sapporo by 19.00.

 

Details

More info

Guide’s accommodation expense (ca. JPY 10,000) has to be split between participants - to be paid on the spot.

Kit List

  • ice axe (can rent)
  • crampon (can rent)
  • harness (can rent)
  • helmet (can rent)
  • winter mountaineering boots (must bring your own)

Items can be rented at JPY 2,000 each Please tell me which items you need to rent when contacting me. Also tell me if you are interested in some of the options presented on the description.

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