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1+ Backcountry skiing and splitboarding tour in Sapporo, Hokkaido

1+ Backcountry skiing and splitboarding tour in Sapporo, Hokkaido | undefined

Enjoy an exciting journey of backcountry skiing in the powder snow of Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, together with Katsuhiro, a certified mountain guide.

Private

+1 Days

Jan - Mar

High

Intermediate


Description

I invite you to a backcountry skiing trip starting in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido. Enjoy the best powder snow as well as the exciting city nightlife of this great destination. You can also relax in an onsen after an intense journey!

Only 2 hours away from Sapporo, there are a lot of accessible ski areas, like Niseko, Kiroro, Sapporo International Ski Resort and Kamui Links. All of them have great powder snow!

For this trip we’ll choose the best area according to the snow and weather conditions of the previous day. You can request to book one or more days, and every day we will search for the best possible conditions. Both skiers and splitboarders are welcome to join on this trip.

After an overload of fun in the snow, we will have the chance to take a dip in a hot spring (onsen).

Please contact me if you are interested in this activity. It will be great to go searching for untracked lines in the place with the world’s best powder snow!

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Transportation from your hotel/airport (if in area) to the start of the trip and back

Details

More info

Equipment list:

  • Backcountry Ski gear (ski, splitboard and suitable ski boots)
  • Warm jacket (hooded is the best, prevent the cold, water-proof, high moisture permeability)
  • Inner wear (e.g. synthetic fleece: cotton parka or shirt is not suitable)
  • Under wear (wool or synthetic: easy to dry)
  • Ski goggle (sunglasses are not enough)
  • Gloves (thick and warm)
  • Beanie (warm and over ears)
  • Neck warmer (for protecting face from cold wind: Balaclava is the best)
  • Helmet (strongly recommended)

Meeting point

From Sapporo, we will start our tour around 7:00 am.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
New Akan Hotel Akankohan Japan
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Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Akankohan Japan
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About the guide

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Katsuhiro

Mountain Guide

I am a JMGA mountain and ski guide. I started guiding in Hokkaido in 2003. I mainly guide Split boarding in Niseko, Sapporo, and Asahidake areas in wintertime. And I guide Hiking and Climbing in Daisetsuzan, Shiretoko, and Rishiri in Summer time. I want to introduce nature, culture, and local food in Hokkaido.

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA


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