Winter Mountaineering Course in Hokkaido

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.