Hokkaido Unlocked
The Hokkaido Unlocked Tour is a multi-day tour that focuses on backcountry ski touring or split boarding in the Daisetsuzan Range in Central Hokkaido and the famed Niseko area where the powder factory usually goes into overdrive. On some days you may use a ski resort lift or cable car (ropeway) to get an initial lift, whilst most of the ascent will occur under human power. You won't mind earning your turns because the rewards will be sweet.
The tour is based in Niseko for 2 nights and Furano (Central Hokkaido) for 4 nights, and from there, your guides will take you to some epic backcountry zones. This may include backcountry areas such as Asahidake (which has a ropeway/cable car) and Tokachidake, or well beyond the resort boundaries of Niseko, or raw backcountry zones off the side of a mountain pass.
Local weather patterns typically vary somewhat, and your guide will have some flexibility to adapt the trip to chase snow conditions in order for you to get the best possible experience.
This tour is offered as a group tour where solos or small groups can join one of the fixed date tours, or if you have your own group you can have a private tour, pending availability. If you have any questions or want to double check about availability, please
make a booking request.
Ability
Private Tours: This tour requires advanced riding skills with entry level backcountry knowledge. Riders should be fit and comfortable skiing black runs and progressing into powder snow.
Group tours: All riders must be at least advanced ability with some backcountry knowledge to join in a group tour. Riders should be fit and comfortable skiing powder and have some experience of backcountry touring.
Equipment
Backcountry ski and snowboard equipment will be required for this tour. For touring skis we recommend a minimum of 100+ underfoot. Avalanche safety equipment will be essential. For more information on equipment rental
please contact us for details.
