ITINERARY
(Jan 22) We will meet you and the other guests at Asahikawa Airport at 3pm and transport you to Furano which is nicknamed the ‘Naval of Hokkaido’ for its central location in Hokkaido. The town-ship is located at the base of Furano Ski Resort.
Day 1 (Jan 23)
We spend the first day warming up our ski legs in the powder outside of the Furano Ski Resort boundaries. It is one of the premier ski areas of Hokkaido and has been a venue for Ski and Snowboard World Cup races.
If you are interested in upgrading to a guided day it may be possible if we have a day trip going out. (please inquire)
Day 2 (Jan 24)
Our second day will take us to the Powder Mountain which is a perfect start to the backcountry. We then travel to the Tokachidake area of Daisetsuzan National Park for the next three days where we will be based in a hot springs pension located at the highest drive-able point in Hokkaido. From here we have sweeping views of Furano valley.
Day 3 (Jan 25)
Today’s backcountry tour is to some of the finest tree skiing in Hokkaido and a powder mecca for Hokkaido’s backcountry fraternity. It is an area that has been immortalized in magazines with pictures of skiers and snowboarders all trying to keep their heads above the snow. If the weather permits, we intend to ski the ‘Giant’ course.
Day 4 (Jan 26)
On the last day we will ski the front side of the volcano and if you are brave enough a highlight is to touch the volcanic steam that billows out of its great vent. The day will finish with a soak in an outdoor hot spring which magically re-energizes you.
Day 5 (Jan 27)
Travel day. We depart for Niseko and check in to another mountain hot springs lodge which will serve as our base for the next 4 nights. Niseko was named the world’s second snowiest resort in the world, averaging 14 meters per season.
Day 6 (Jan 28)
The first day we will be utilizing the lifts to access the ski resort boundaries to sample some of Niseko’s famous powder. From the tops of these mountains there are stunning views of the Sea of Japan and Mt Yotei. There are multiple options to ski backcountry runs that have easy access back to the ski lifts.
Day 7 (Jan 29)
Today’s backcountry tour is a circuit of the Niseko Mountains starting from Hirafu and finishing at our mountain lodge. We can maximize on the vertical for the day by utilizing the lifts to begin with.
Day 8 (Jan 30)
The last day’s in plan is to climb Mt Yotei, the ‘Fuji San of Hokkaido.' It is a huge extinct volcano that rises from just above sea level to 1,898 meters. The tree runs here are amazing and some of the best on the island.
Day 9 (Jan 31)
Transfer to Chitose International Airport.
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