Central Hokkaido Guided Tours
Furano day guiding for skiers or snowboarders is available at Furano or nearby ski areas or backcountry zones. Or you can book multiple days of guiding within a window, so that if the weather isn't to your liking or you need a rest day, there's some flexibility. This is ideal because you need to book Central Hokkaido guiding well in advance, long before whether you know what the snow conditions will be like or whether it's blowing and some key lifts may be closed.
These guided tours are ideal for
private groups of up to 5 participants seeking ski and snowboard guiding services for one or more days. Make the most of Furano and Central Hokkaido and get guided to explore the best powder stashes safely, whether that be lift-accessed powder chasing, a full backcountry touring day, or a combination of both.
Central Hokkaido 3-Day Guided Tour Package
This tour package costs ¥240,000 for 3-day ski/snowboard guiding experience for a group of 1-5 people and comes with an added benefit of 1-day flexibility. This means that you can reserve a 4-day window, within which you can choose any 3 days for ski/snowboard guiding. The remaining 1 day can be used for rest or to adjust your itinerary as per weather conditions.
Please enquire for more information.
Central Hokkaido 5-Day Guided Tour Package
This tour package costs ¥400,000 for 5-day ski/snowboard guiding experience for a group of 1-5 people comes with an added benefit of 2-day flexibility. This means that you can reserve a 7-day window, within which you can choose any 5 days for ski/snowboard guiding. The remaining 2 days can be used for rest or to adjust your itinerary as per weather conditions.
Please enquire for more information.
Terrain
The main focus will be to spend most of the day away from the piste, exploring the side and backcountry of Furano and other ski resorts (Asahidake, Kamui, Tomamu, Pippu, Sahoro). Other pure backcountry requests for the Tokachidake, Furanodake, and Kurodake areas are available upon request.
You can expect light dry, deep snow, perfect for riding powder. Temps are likely to be cold, ranging from -10 to -30°C / 14 to -22°F. The terrain is a mix of open bowls and faces, and tight tree runs, steep and mellow terrain with short traverses at the end of some runs to get back to the resort slopes. Hokkaido winter is typically snowy or overcast, causing low visibility (bring those high-vis lenses!).
Skill Requirements
It is recommended your group be advanced or higher skill level and have prior experience skiing or snowboarding in powder. It's important that you feel confident on black diamond runs, routinely venture off-piste at resorts or in the backcountry, can navigate any alpine terrain with ease, and maintain a steady rhythm. Nonetheless, since these tours are private they can be tailored to the level of difficulty to match your group's skill levels.
If you have any questions or want to double check regarding availability, you can
make a booking request.
Important Points to Consider
Please note that weather conditions will be an essential factor when deciding which ski resort or location to visit. This will ensure you can enjoy the best snow conditions while prioritizing safety.
Accommodation
Please be aware that the tour does not cover arrangements for accommodation but you can book your own
Furano accommodation here.