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Furano Off-piste Week (Central Hokkaido)

Experience Central Hokkaido skiing with its live volcanoes, hot springs and exquisite food on this incredible ski journey.

We will connect you to some of the lightest powder you are likely ever to experience at 5 different areas of resort off-piste and backcountry terrain. The different microclimates mean that there is always good powder either north or south of our two bases for the week. Central Hokkaido Resorts are a lot less crowded than Niseko and Sapporo areas.

INSTRUCTION
The guides will teach you backcountry safety equipment use and techniques for off-piste skiing/riding.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
We recommend that you are a strong intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder capable of riding in the powder. To make the most of your trip we recommend that you have a reasonable level of aerobic fitness.

TERRAIN
Ski area off-piste and backcountry terrain in the Central Hokkaido region.

PROGRAM DATES 2011-12
Feb 14 - 20 2012

GUIDE TO GUEST RATIO
1:6 (maximum 6 guests)

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TESTIMONIALS
Ed (Australia)
On behalf of Al, Jeremy & Jo, I'd like to say thanks for the awesome time we had with HPG on that back country trip we did with you guys in January. Read more

PROGRAM ITINERARY
Transfer to Furano via Chitose or Asahikawa airports. The township is nicknamed the ‘Naval of Hokkaido’ for its central location on the island and is famous for the 'Belly Button Festival.' The large town has a good selection of bars and restaurants to keep you occupied at night.

Day 1
Free ski day. Furano ski resort is one of the premier ski areas of Hokkaido and has steeper terrain than other areas of Hokkaido. The powder is incredibly light due to cold temperatures and low humidity levels.

Day 2
Today we travel to a ski area nearby. Before skiing we commence with a session on backcountry equipment use. This is great tree skiing and riding in a wide open and expansive resort with some of Hokkaido's best sidecountry skiing.

Day 3
Today is a guided day at Furano. Our off-piste circuit takes us out of the ski area boundaries which provides for 900 vertical meters of skiing each run. Easy access out of the resort and then egress makes for a big day of skiing.

Day 4
Today's destination is a local's resort situated north of Furano. On the way we pass the huge statue of the Buddhist deity 'Kanronsama' who is the Goddess of Wishes.The resort sits in a valley and is perfectly located to catch snow from the predominant Westerly wind direction which deposits great quantities of snow on the off-piste.

Day 5
We travel to Asahidake, 2,290m which is the highest mountain in Hokkaido and live volcano. You will be awed by this conical shaped volcano that looms over the ski area and sends out plumes of smoke from its vents. The snow here is some of the lightest and most dependable powder in the world. A lone gondola accesses great terrain which we utilize for a full powder day.

Day 6
Today we travel out to the Southern end of the Daisetsuzan National Park to sample some of the snow on the other side of the valley. No lifts here and we use the AT skis/skins or showshoes to hike up in a primeval forest surrounded by 700 year old spruce trees. Finished by a bathe in a natural hot spring with views of Mt Tokachidake, a live volcano in the distance.

Day 7
After breakfast transfer to Asahikawa or Chitose Airport for your return journey.

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