Japan Guided Backcountry- The White north

The White North

In the northern reaches of Hokkaido is located once of the most precipitous places on the island. We went searching for a backcountry zone off the grid, far removed from more frequented areas of Hokkaido. What we found was colossal amounts of snow and some of the best tree skiing on the island.

ski trip in Hokkaido — Bluebird powder day

what makes this trip special

Ski secluded backcountry terrain

This is our most isolated backcountry location where we access by snowmobile.

Snowmobile tow-in

This will take us right to the base of the mountains so we can limit approaches and maximise vertical

Stay at a northern lodge

The lodge prides itself on their own produce which they serve at meal times.

sample program

Transfer to the township of Furano, known as the 'Belly-button of Hokkaido.' Check in and meet your guide who will fill you in on the snow conditions and weather forecast for the week ahead.

We will venture north to the locals' mountain. An easy approach gives us good sustained fall-line skiing on a choice of multiple aspects. This area always delivers excellent powder skiing.

The last day in Furano we will ski the highest mountain in our snowmobile backcountry terrain. There are stunning views of the surrounding mountains and some of the best sustained fall-line skiing in the region.

Ski the live volcano of Mt Tokachi. Peer in to the crater before skiing one of the gully runs feeding from the summit. Finish the day in a spring in the middle of a magical primeval forest. Transfer to Asahikawa.

We are in a different valley today. An approach will take to the base of the mountain. This is great north facing terrain in a horse shoe shape with different ski options. Transfer to a northern lodge.

Ski the front side of the range today. This is our storm day option and one that we usually bank on having due to the high snowfall of the area through the winter. Retire to the hot spring.

The last day we will be skiing a beautiful north facing bowl that we call Superbowl. There are multiple ski options on all sides. Transfer back to Asahikawa where you will celebrate the last night.

Farewell and airport transfer.

Skiing the Great White North

Watch a vlog of skiing in our northern zone terrain. This is one of the highest snowfall regions in Hokkaido and the snow is always super light and dry due to the cold temperatures