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Backcountry Areas of Hokkaido (Overview)

Forty minutes from Furano and adorning the Central Hokkaido landscape is the Daisetsuzan Range, meaning eBig Snowy Mountains.f The area contains the highest peaks in Hokkaido that average 2,000 meters of alpine and tree skiing. High precipitation amounts and low humidity levels produce some of the lightest and most dependable powder in the world.

Thirty minutes from Niseko Ski Resort is the Niseko Mountain Range. Niseko is renowned for high amounts of precipitation, about 15 meters of snow each winter. Across the valley stands the massive cone of Mt Yotei at 1,898 meters which is known as Hokkaidofs Mt Fuji for its grandeur.

Experience these incredible areas on one of our backcountry trips.


Furano Day Tours
Day trips from Furano in to the Daisetsuzan National Park

Niseko Day Tours
Day trips from Niseko in to the northern peaks of the Annupuri Range


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