This is our most isolated backcountry location where we access by snowmobile.
In the northern reaches of Hokkaido is located once of the most precipitous places on the island. We went searching for a backcountry zone off the grid, far removed from more frequented areas of Hokkaido. What we found was colossal amounts of snow and some of the best tree skiing on the island.
Transfer to the township of Furano, known as the 'Belly-button of Hokkaido.' Check in and meet your guide who will fill you in on the snow conditions and weather forecast for the week ahead.
We will transport you by snowmobile across a 5 km approach into some amazing tree skiing terrain. The aspect that we ski is on the leeward side of the mountain and always delivers with high quality powder skiing.
Today you will ski the highest mountain in our snowmobile backcountry terrain. There are stunning views of the surrounding mountains and some of the best sustained fall-line skiing in the region.
Ski the live volcano of Mt Tokachi. Peer in to the crater before skiing one of the gully runs feeding from the summit. Finish the day in a spring in the middle of a magical primeval forest. We will be relocating to Asahikawa which is Hokkaido's second largest city and is well known as a foodies haven.
We are in our northern terrain from today. A short approach will take to the base of the mountain. This is great north facing terrain in a horse shoe shape with different ski options.
Ski the front side of the range today. This is our storm day option and one that we usually bank on having due to the high snowfall of the area through the winter. Retire to the hot spring.
The last day we will be skiing a beautiful north facing bowl that we call Superbowl. There are multiple ski options on all sides. Transfer back to Asahikawa where you will celebrate the last night.
Farewell and airport transfer.
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
BACKCOUNTRY
FURANO
ASAHIKAWA
+81-167-225655
info@hokkaidopowderguides.com