Japonsko: Freeride na Japonském ostrově Hokkaidó

Japan

Freeride on the Japanese island of Hokkaido

Difficulty

For advanced

Type of adventure

Snow

Date

16.2 - 25.2.2025

Trip description

Join us for an unforgettable freeride experience on the island of Hokkaido in Japan!

Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is a paradise for powder lovers and offers some of the best snow conditions in the world. This region is known for its incredible amount of snow, with up to 18 meters falling annually! Its snow-capped mountains and breathtaking nature attract freeriders from all over the world, eager to experience the finest powder.

On our freeride adventure trip, we visit the Niseko area, known for its exceptional snow cover and diverse terrain suitable for skiing and snowboarding of all levels. After that, we will move to the north of Hokkaido to the Tengu Mountains area, where an exclusive experience awaits us - riding a private cat ski on the slopes of Mount Tengu. This trip is only for our group, which guarantees us maximum freedom and an authentic experience away from the crowds.

Join us and discover the snow kingdom of Japan with our experienced mountain guides. The perfect combination of adrenaline, freedom and the natural beauty of Hokkaido, this trip is designed to give you the ultimate experience away from the usual tourist routes.

The UIAGM mountain guide has the highest international license to work in the mountains and has liability insurance.

Date

6.2.-15.2. 2025 Sold 16.2- 25.2.2025 Available 23.2. – 3.3.2025 Sold

Price for 1 person

145,000 CZK

What can you look forward to?

Program

Day 1 – (arrival day) / 17.2.: arrival in Sapporo and transfer to Engaru accommodation Maure villa

Day 2 – Cat ski 1

Day 3 – Cat ski 2

Day 4 – Cat skis 3

Day 5 – transfer to Nisseko and rest (Nisseko accommodation)

Day 6 – freeride * v resort Nisseko or Rusutsu or Moiwa etc. (Niseko accommodation)

Day 7 – freeride * v resort Nisseko or Rusutsu or Moiwa etc. (Niseko accommodation)

Day 8 – freeride * v resort Nisseko or Rusutsu or Moiwa etc. (Niseko accommodation)

Day 9 /25.2. – departure and departure

* Variation of the program for days 6, 7, 8 – SKITOURING and SPLITBOARDING

What is included in the price?

Price includes:
Guiding
3 freeride days
3 cat ski days according to the Tengu Cat ski program – roller skating, guiding, all facilities for Cat ski operation, lunch
Accommodation for 4 days for the CAT SKI program
UIAGM mountain guide

The price does not include:
international ticket, car rental and PHM, Niseko accommodation, food, travel insurance and ski passes to the resorts of Nisseko, Rusutsu, Moiwa and others

What are the other approximate expenses?

Renting a car and parking for a group approx. CZK 40,000
– Ford Transit approx. 20,000 CZK
– Honda Odyssey approx. 15 CZK
– Route approx. 800 km. Diesel price 0.93 EUR/l, gasoline price 1.04 EUR/l, PHM approx. 5000 CZK

Rusutsu/Nisseko ski pass 11500 JPY/1 day ski pass.
Possibility of a 3-day ski pass. https://rusutsu.com/en/winter-lift-tickets/ 1,800/day. 3 days CZK 5,400

Niseko accommodation:
– Yuki no Taki 1: 407733 JPY, approx. 63 thousand CZK EL
Cosmo Lodge: 805,780 JPY, approx. 125,000 CZK
Niseko hot spring Ikoino: 608,358 JPY (2L and 4L incl. half board), approx. 94 thousand CZK

Flight ticket approx. 30,000 CZK

What to take with you?

On each other, on the hike, on the climb up:
– T-shirt long and short sleeve (PowerStretch, Merino 210-250g/m2 or thicker wool) 2x
– weak shirt (Sensor, Devold, Icebreaker, etc.) 2x
– Softshell jacket
– Vestu (Polartec)
– underwear with long legs (PowerStretch, Sensor, Devold, Icebreaker)
– ski alpine pants
– ski/snowboard socks-knee boots 2-3x
– hats, headbands, multifunctional scarves/neck scarves, e.g. HAD or Buffo
– gloves (ski/snowboard)
– sports sunglasses (skialp, bike, etc..)
For yourself, for waiting, downhill, for bad weather:
– an insulated jacket/insulation jacket or, even better, a down jacket or vest (this will also come in handy during your free time!)
– jacket and trousers resistant to wind, waterproof, hooded jacket (Gore-tex, Sympa-tex, Hydro-tex, etc.)
– insulated shorts (Primaloft.) for less active movement, etc.
– a warm hat
– spare gloves or coveralls as insulation
– ski goggles (for bad weather)
Other necessary equipment:
– avalanche search device, probe, shovel
– Freeride skis min. 110 mm, with bindings (necessarily brakes), ski poles with wide plates or Freeride SnowBoard
– helmet (for downhill)
– whistle – fog rescue, flashlight (headlight), spare battery for search engine and head lights
– a drinking container (preferably a thermos, a Nalgene bottle ideally with insulation)
– avalanche backpack/freeride – not a requirement, only recommended if you
you are taking an avalanche backpack, it is not necessary to take a skitourig/splitboard backpack with you
– face cream (without water), something for the lips – all with a UV filter for the mountain environment
– basic first aid kit (ALU isotherm foil, plasters with and without a pad, plasters for blisters, painkillers, pills for intestinal problems, bandage, disinfectant...)
– Passport, suitable travel insurance for freeride activities!!!
To accommodation:
– Leisure outdoor clothing
– Things to change clothes, slippers
– Hygienic needs

Who is freeride for?

Knowledge of working with avalanche search devices, avalanche probe and shovel is automatically assumed.
Above average skills in driving in open terrain and driving in sparse forest