Day Tour Information 2025
We are now open for day tour bookings in the 2024/25 winter season. If you and your riding crew are ready to lock down some fresh turns amongst the silver birch with Hokkaido’s best backcountry operation then don’t hesitate. Please contact us with your preferred dates as availability is limited.
Guided Day Tours
We specialise and guide only in central Hokkaido, and you can choose from the following areas. If you have a specific location in mind, please reach out and we will see what we can do.
Furano | Kamui | Asahi Dake | Tomamu | Tokachi
The secret to maximising your powder skiing day is knowing how to farm the runs. Whether it is lift assisted on piste, lift assisted off-piste or pure backcountry, we can tailor an adventure to you.
Note: Alpine backcountry guides only offers private day tours. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Note: All day tours pick up in the Furano valley (Kami Furano, Naka Furano, Furano Town/Kitanomine, Yamabe, Nunobe) For customers staying outside of this area please speak with our Admin team about your options.
Contact us now to book for the 2025 season.
Categories
Lift: A days guiding using resort lifts involves both on and of piste skiing. Our aim is to get the best snow possible and this may require some traverse's either in or out of a particular area of the resort. See off piste skill level below.
Lift/Backcountry: Lifts are the first option, but by using a combination of lift access and backcountry access, we have a far greater chance of exploring the deep powder glades beyond the resort boundaries. See backcountry skill level below.
Backcountry: This is a day of exploring using climbing skins (or snowshoes for boarders). We do have some vehicle lift options in some areas, but generally, this is a day of exploring the superb backcountry of central Hokkaido. See backcountry skill level below.
Skill Level
On Piste: Confident all mountain skier. Comfortable intermediate runs. Good edge control and speed control. Can parallel turn in most conditions on the hard pack. Comfortable in fresh snow on a hard base.
Off Piste/Sidecountry: Good fitness levels. Wanting to try or ski more fresh deep snow. Confident in the fall line. Understand ski dynamics. Strong parallel/telemark turns. Have skied or are keen to learn to ski deep powder.
Backcountry: Very good fitness. Able to climb for 3-4 hours. Confident in the fall line. Understand ski dynamics. Strong parallel/telemark turns. Have skied or are keen to learn to ski deep powder.
Guide to client ratio 1:6
Pitted at Asahidake, 2024
Day Tour Destinations and Information
Click on the links below to find out more information about day tour options in each location.
Bookings for the 2025 season are not yet open, please contact us to discuss your options.
Below is not an exhaustive list and we also take day tours to less well known destinations, depending on snow and weather conditions.
Guided Day tours - Details.
Combined lift, side-country and backcountry. (Lift ticket not included)
1-2 People- ¥90,000 JPY
3 People- ¥105,000 JPY
4 People- ¥120,000 JPY
5 People- ¥125,000 JPY
6 People- ¥135,000 JPY
7-12 People- ¥200,000 JPY (2 guides)
Includes: Transport, Guide, Transceiver, Shovel, Probe and Backpack. 10% Discount on backcountry rental.