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. More off the beaten track than Niseko, 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.

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Full submersion
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Finding the line through the birch trees at Asahidake

what makes this trip special

Ski Asahidake, Hokkaido's highest volcano

The snow here is the lightest and deepest powder we have experienced.

Options north and south, high and low

The Central Hokkaido area has a lot of micro-climates, which get snow from different directions. We always have options for good snow. There are also high and low elevation areas, depending on the weather.

A hybrid trip

This trip is neither freeride or backcountry, or perhaps it is both. We ride the lifts when there is a lot of powder and hike more when it is clear. If you are flexible with both, this is a great trip.

sample program

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 Furano. 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.

You will ski more isolated terrain today with the assistance of a snowmobile across the approach. We will skin up from the base of the mountain where we have excellent tree skiing in this north facing terrain.

Ski a local's resort. Its exposure to the west catches a lot of Hokkaido’s predominant snowfall.

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.

Farewell and airport transfer.


latest video

Watch the latest video from our channel. This was a big powder day in the middle of February with a group of German ski instructors


powder to the people

Read a journal post of a resort opening its off-piste area


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The location of the Daisetsuzan Backcountry Ski Week in Hokkaido

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Hokkaido Powder Guides
2-14 Kitanomine-Cho

Furano, Hokkaido

076-0034

 

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