Hakuba Backcountry Day Tours

Most people visit Hakuba and peer beyond the resort boundaries drooling over the incredible terrain that surrounds the resorts.

There is no doubt that the Hakuba Alps has some of the steepest and most expansive terrain in Japan which can be daunting for those who may not know the terrain or where to begin.

Join Northern Heights Guides for an epic day (or more) of backcountry riding and they will help you navigate these wonderful mountains in a safe and efficient manner.

Whether you are a first timer in the backcountry or a seasoned powder-hound they can cater the tour to your level and ability.  

Tour Details:

Backcountry day tours can usually get 2 - 3 runs a day and upwards of 800~1500 vertical meters hiking in a day, depending on our locations and group level.

Duration:

7.5 hours inclusive from collection to drop off.

What to Bring:

All our backcountry tours will require touring equipment (touring skis with skins, splitboard with skins or snowshoes) , avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel) backpack (25L minimum) , lunch & snacks, water, warm clothes, helmet, goggles, sunglasses, money for lift(s).

Participant Skills:

Our backcountry tours are for those who can competently ski and board in powder and variable snow conditions. If you would like to try backcountry but are not sure of your level, please feel free to ask us. We can customise the day to suit your level.

Skier's Skills:

Usually this will mean a minimum strong intermediate level with the ability to link parallel turns on all runs in all snow conditions, negotiate turning in trees, avoiding hazards, following a traverse on skis and being fit enough to hike up.

Snowboarder's Skills:

Usually this will mean a minimum strong intermediate level with the ability to link toe and heel side turns on all runs in all snow conditions, negotiate turning in trees, avoiding hazards, reading terrain and carrying speed across flats, following a traverse on board and being fit enough to hike up.