Snowmobile Access Skiing Niseko + Photography
New for 2027
With sled access skiing and snowboarding in Niseko, you get all the joys of the untracked Niseko powder in the backcountry without having to hike up. You ride up on the snowmobile tandem with one of the staff and the sled does all the uphill work so you can save your legs for powdery descent.
A photographer joins the group and captures the day as it unfolds. There is nothing to pose for and nothing to organise. You leave with a full gallery of edited images that tells the story of your day in the Niseko backcountry. A full video edit is available as a paid add-on.
Highlights
- Snowmobile transport up, riding tandem with your guide
- You’re in the backcountry, so you can link run after run of cold Niseko powder without any powder poaching crowds or a lift queue
- Up to 8 skiers and riders per day
- Quality photography of your experience.
- Transport provided from/to your Niseko or Rusutsu accommodation.
Group
Each day there is a maximum of 8 skiers or snowboarders, and it feels like you have your own private mountain because you do.
Solos, duos and small groups can book and join others, or you can have a private trip if you have your own group of 7 to 8 people.
Depending on group size, there are 2 to 3 guides.
Location
The snowmobile accessed skiing/riding outfit is in an undisclosed location near
Niseko and
Rusutsu in Hokkaido Japan. Transport is provided between your Niseko or Rusutsu accommodation and the staging area.
Terrain & Ability Level
The day includes 6 to 8 runs in the backcountry. The terrain includes open powder fields, rolling terrain, some well-spaced trees, and natural features.
As a minimum, skiers and snowboarders need to be strong advanced-intermediate, with off-piste powder experience. If you have any questions about the terrain or your ability,
please get in touch.
Previous snowmobile experience is not required as each sled is driven by staff with you riding tandem.
Outline of the Day
A pickup from your accommodation in Niseko or Rusutsu occurs from approximately 8:30am to 8:50am. You’ll receive a safety briefing and then it’s off to ride some powder. You’ll ski or ride until about 3:00pm to 3:30pm and then get dropped back at your accommodation.
If you want to check availability or have any other questions,
please get in touch.
Summit and Sea Media Terms & Conditions
These term and conditions shall serve as an agreement between Sea And Summit Media, GK,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Company") with respect to certain commissioned outdoor services
for an individual, a group, or a third party booking Agent (hereinafter referred to as the "Guest.")
Booking & Payment
The Guest's preferred date of service can not be guaranteed until payment
is made by the Guest or by a booking agent. Once the payment is received, the booking is
confirmed and will then be subject to the cancellation policy. Payment for any services in part or
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Cancellation
Cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of the scheduled date of
service are fully refundable. Cancellations made more than seven (7) days but less than thirty
(30) days in advance of the scheduled date of service are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of
the total cost of the booking (booking plus processing fees, taxes, etc.). Cancellations made less
than seven (7) in advance of the scheduled time of service will be non-refundable.
Injury/illness
No compensation will be made for any injury or illness incurred once the service
has already commenced. Future services may be canceled, rescheduled or refunded upon
presentation of a valid medical certificate (doctors note) within 24 hours of the date of service.
Adverse weather. For snow sports services, if the ski resort lifts are inoperable due to weather,
the date of service will be rescheduled. If rescheduling the date of service is not possible due to
lack of availability of the Company, the Company will issue a full refund. If there are open
courses available for skiing or snowboarding then no refund or rescheduling shall be allowed.
The Company reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any service due to adverse weather,
which shall be at the sole discretion of the Company's director.
Alcohol/Drugs
We want all of our guests to have a good time whilst visiting Hokkaido,
however alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to safely ski, snowboard and even walk on the
snow or icy roads and walkways. We reserve the right to cancel any service without refund if the
guest is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Accident & Personal liability
Outdoor activities including but not limited to hiking/trekking,
wading, walking on rocks, slopes, lake shores or beaches, fishing, swimming, surfing, paddling,
and snowsports such as skiing and snowboarding, in various terrain within and out with the
mountain resort environment, is inherently dangerous and are classed as a hazardous activities.
As is walking on snow or ice covered slopes, streets, walkways, etc. Sea And Summit Media and
our representatives cannot be held liable for any accident, injury, illness or minor or serious
bodily harm or any injury or death that occurs prior, during or after an accident incurred during
an outdoor activity service. Sea And Summit Media and our representatives cannot be held liable
for any loss and/or damage of equipment or personal items prior, during or after an outdoor
activity service. This includes replacement costs or lost time of a service.
Lift passes
Lift passes must be purchased prior to the commencement of the service and the
pass must be valid for the duration of the service. Any portion of the scheduled service that is
missed due to the guest not having a valid lift pass is non-refundable. If you are unsure whether
you need a lift pass for the scheduled service, please contact us at least 24 hours prior to the date
and time of service.
Clothing and equipment
Please organize any and all appropriate clothing, trekking equipment,
fishing gear, winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment, etc. prior to the date and time of
service. Please arrive at the time and date of service with all necessary equipment, gear and
clothing and ready to depart.
Commencement of service
If the guest is not on time for the scheduled date and time of
service, no time in addition to the originally scheduled duration of service will be added to the
service. We understand that issues may arise and guests may be late for a service. If this happens,
please contact the company representative or Sea And Summit Media’s director to notify them of
the schedule change.
Travel insurance
All visiting international guests must have valid travel insurance that covers
the guests for any accidents incurred while participating in any activity during the service. This
includes snow sports, hiking, trekking, fishing, swimming, paddling, surfing, slips and falls,
illness incurred, or any other accident that may occur during the service or in transit to the
service. Sea And Summit Media and its representatives cannot be held financially responsible in
part or in whole for any medical costs that the Guest incurs.
Release
Guest grants permission to the Company to use the images (still images and videos) for
commercial purposes including marketing and advertising. The images may appear on the Company’s website, social media and other promotional platforms, and may be licensed for
commercial use by the Company’s clients. However, should you prefer that we not use the
images for marketing and commercial purposes, please kindly notify us and we will gladly
refrain from using the images for any purpose.