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 8 days and 7 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

Alpine Backcountry Guide will liaise with the group after they complete self transfer to Accomodation in Furano. Go through tour preparation list and set up any equipment required.

First day on snow, the group will be introduced to the local terrain and areas by starting with a day of skiing at one of the many local ski areas. 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 the 17th the group will enjoy a celebratory dinner in downtown Furano, courtesy of Alpine Backcountry guides.

Final day. The group will arrange their own departure details and check out of Alpine Backcountry provided accomodation before heading onwards in their travels.