The snow here is the lightest and deepest powder we have experienced.
Japan Guided Freeride- Central Hokkaido Powder Belt
central hokkaido powder belt
The ‘Powder Belt’ is found in Central Hokkaido and incorporates the Daisetsuzan Range and surrounding resorts. The area stretches north to south and catches the predominant westerly snow
that constantly blows across the island. The powder here is exceptionally light and dry due to the cold temperatures and low humidity. This is our backyard and where we chose to base our
ski operation, for the exceptional freeriding and backcountry product it provides. More off the beaten track than the more popular Niseko and SW region of Hokkaido, there is a nice local
feel. Combining fantastic food, soothing hot springs and the friendliness of the locals, this definitely will exceed your expectations of a ski trip to Japan.
Transfer to Furano. It makes an excellent base to the ski areas in the Daisetsuzan Mountain Range.
Journey south. The tree skiing is some of the best in Central Hokkaido with widely spaced birch trees. Dinner at a traditional restaurant to celebrate our first ski day.
We will be skiing locally. This is the steepest lifted terrain in Hokkaido with excellent side-country skiing. On a clear day there are magnificent views across the valley to the smoking volcano of Daisetsuzan.
Travel to the southern end of the National Park and ski a volcano. Peer in to the smoking caldera and then ski down one of the gully runs. Finish the day in an outdoor natural spring in a primeval forest. Transfer to Asahikawa.
Ski Asahidake, the highest mountain in Hokkaido. You will be awed by this conical shaped volcano that billows steam from multiple vents. We will be riding the tram, which provides for backcountry skiing, on the front side.
Ski a local's resort. Its exposure to the west catches a lot of Hokkaido’s predominant snowfall. Eat out locally in the Asahikawa restaurant and bar district.
Ski 'Black Peak' by riding a tram from a deep gorge. After some off-piste skiing accessible from the upper lift from tree line, we hike to the peak and ski a number of runs. Check out the ice village after immersing in the spring.
Farewell and airport transfer.
program details
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DURATION
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
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TYPE
FREERIDE / BACKCOUNTRY
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STARTING IN
FURANO
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FINISHING IN
ASAHIKAWA
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