Welcome to Alpine Backcountry Guides, and thank you for joining us on a private tour through

Central Hokkaido’s infamous “powder belt”. On this tour we will spend 7 days and 6 nights

travelling through the snowed over paddocks and pure white rolling hills in search of one

thing... Japow. Along the way we will explore the local culture, food and hot spring baths

available to the weary powder hungry traveller.

1. Transceiver, Shovel and Probe are essential and included in this tour

2. Travel insurance is compulsory for this tour

3. Accomodation is dependent on availability at time of booking

4. Tour price is based on a minimum group size of 4 people. A supplement will be applied to all persons if minimum group size is not met. Supplement = AUD $500 P/person

Alpine Backcountry Guide will meet you upon your arrival in Furano town, We can pick you up from either the bus or train station in Furano, you will need to contact our admin team to arrange your specific pickup on day 1. After arranging pickup you will be transferred to your private accomodation in Furano/Kitanomine.

The group will be invited out for a courtesy welcome dinner with Alpine Backcountry Guides in one of Furano town’s many beautiful eateries. Establish plans and gear checklist for remainder of tour.

Note: For travellers travelling from CTS airport, you will want to book a flight arriving no later than 3pm. We suggest pre booking a bus (Hokkaido Resort Liner is good) to

Furano.

First day on snow, the group will be introduced to the local terrain and areas by starting with a day of skiing at beautiful Asahidake Onsen (90 minute drive). After a full day of sidecountry and lift accessed backcountry skiing the group will return to their accomodation to relax in preparation for the following days.

The group will explore the numerous local zones bases on weather conditions and the team’s preferences. There are some really incredible backcountry areas and resorts scattered around Furano including Sahoro, Tomamu, Mt Racey, the Tokachi mountains, the Yubari mountains, Furano resort, Kamui, Asahidake and many more in between. Your guide will lead these days at their own discretion, utilising our teams 40+ years of experience guiding in the local area, monitoring weather and snow conditions to put the group in the best snow each day.

At the end of day 6 the group will enjoy a celebratory dinner in downtown Furano, courtesy of Alpine Backcountry guides.

Final day. Please advise ABG on your travel details and plan for an evening departure, as the group will plan to fit in a final half day of skiing before their transfer to port of exit. We can transfer the group to Asahikawa Airport, Furano station and Asahikawa station.

We request that you email your onwards travel details direct to Admin@alpinebackcountryguides.com as soon as possible.