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Gassan Backcountry Day Tours

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USD 133

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GASSAN BACKCOUNTRY GUIDED DAY TOURS
Private groups only | Max 5 in a group

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Backcountry

Ability: Intermediate to Advanced

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USD 133

If you are looking for something different & you love backcountry skiing, Ski Gassan Guides offer day guiding to Gassan ski resort in Yamagata. This resort gets so much snow the lifts don't spin until April so it is ideal for backcountry touring plus there is a snowcat for access as well. More

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Guiding by qualified Japanese (English speaking) guides

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Cat assisted backcountry rides at Gassan - JPY 60,000 per lift
Avi gear rental - JPY 8,000 per day
Snow shoe rental - JPY 4,000 per day
Guided resort days at Zao - JPY 66,000 per day (up to 6 guests)

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10% tax

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Yamagata Powder Tour

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GASSAN SNOWCAT + RESORT TOUR
Customisable From 3 Nights

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry

Ability: Intermediate to Advanced

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USD 1,496

This customisable private adventure tour incorporates snowcat assisted backcountry at the mighty Gassan plus a day at Zao Onsen & the option to visit a lesser known Yamagata ski area. You will be guided & hosted by local English speaking Japanese guides. Sample price per person based on group of 4 for 3 nights. More

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3 nights lodging in a cottage at Pole Pole including breakfast & dinner customised to request
Private transport to/from Yamagata ski areas
Guiding by qualified Japanese (English speaking) guides
Lift tickets as required
Cat assisted backcountry access at Gassan (single ride)
Airport or train station pick up/drop-off

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Avi gear rental - JPY 8,000 per day
Snow shoe rental - JPY 4,000 per day
Extra cat assisted backcountry rides at Gassan (up to 3 per day)

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GASSAN SNOWCAT + RESORT TOUR
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