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Gassan Ski

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Gassan Ski

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Gassan Ski

Gassan-Ski are a team of enthusiast mountain guides in the Yamagata area that can create a bespoke package for you. Gassan Ski offer backcountry ski touring and split boarding missions at Mt Gassan and surrounding peaks, snowcat skiing tours at Gassan, resort and backcountry guiding at Zao Onsen Ski Resort, or show you the charm of some of the smaller and lesser known ski areas around Yamagata and Miyagi. Gassan-Ski offers day tours as well as multi-day trips that incorporate lodging at Pole Pole near Gassan or other accommodation.

Fantastic snow, team and accomodation

Anne
13/02/2024
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  • Would Recommend
  • Age
    18-35
  • Ability
    Expert
  • Rider Type
    Alpine Skier
  • Month:
    February
  • Admin Rating
    3

Fantastic snow, team and accomodation

Anne
13/02/2024
Would you like a local experience, where you hear japanese in the lift and not english, then Yamagata is a great destination. Enjoy fantastic snow, experience snow-monsters, onsen and local food. Live at the Pole Pole farm either either as a sole traveller or in a cosy house. The service was top, breakfast got served in the house and the guides english was superb. We experienced different spots with various difficulty levels which was enjoyable. I would go again and recommend.
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Excellent Zao Day Tripper Guide/Powder Paradise Found

SH Murakoshi
16/01/2024
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  • Would Recommend
  • Age
    N/A
  • Ability
    Advanced
  • Rider Type
    Snowboarder
  • Month:
    January
  • Admin Rating
    5

Excellent Zao Day Tripper Guide/Powder Paradise Found

SH Murakoshi
16/01/2024
On top of Zao Onsen
Oishii Lunch
Wakatsuki (Waka) Yu is the best guide ever! If you're ever in Zao Onsen or in the Yamagata area, Zao Guided Day Tours is a must. You will find powder paradise. We were blessed with a bluebird powder day to snowboard among the snow monsters. Although he said it wasn't a good season for snow, we found some freshies. And, there was good coverage. Waka used his phone and a go-pro to video my rides, which were well filmed. We went through some trees and found some Ja-pow. Waka carried a tea and a hot snack drink, oshiruko or zenzai. He set up his skis in the powder for a mid-morning break among the trees. It was the most amazing guided experience I've ever had, and I've gone heli-boarding with a guide in Whistler and Teluride, had a guide through back country Jackson Hole, and also Asahidake (no trails). Waka stands out as best of them all!

Being a very fast telemark skier, Waka could get through flats easily and would always give me a push or pull (as a snowboarder).

We found some nice trees and the steepest slope, Yokokura Wall 38 degrees, at the end of the day.
After riding, we found a local fish shop that also cooked and served the freshest seafood for lunch! It stood in the shadow of the Kaminoyama Castle and a lovely bakery with mochi. We visited both.

Waka had some Japanese glove tips that the guides use, and we went looking for the special 850 yen riding gloves. Then we visited a local farmer's market and a beautiful onsen on the way back to Zao.

This was a magical day with the knowledge, skill, expertise, kindness and generosity of Wakatsuki Yu of the Zao Guided Day Tours! I recommend them highly!!! Five stars *****!!! Domo arigato!!!!
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Price p/p Sample price is based on resort guiding at Zao Onsen with a private group of 5 people.
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 84
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ZAO RESORT GUIDED DAY TOURS
Private groups only | Max 6 in a group

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste
Ability: Intermediate to Advanced
Price p/p Sample price is based on resort guiding at Zao Onsen with a private group of 5 people.
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 84
Ski Gassan Guides offer a full day of resort guiding around Zao Onsen. Navigating Zao's huge terrain and 28 lifts can take days to master. Ski with local guides that know all of the secret stashes! More
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Inclusions
  • Guiding by qualified Japanese (English speaking) guides
Add-ons
  • Extra guided resort days (Zao or other nearby resort)
  • Extra guided days at Gassan and Miyagi Zao (cat access or touring)
  • Avi gear rental - JPY 8,000 per day
  • Snow shoe rental - JPY 4,000 per day
  • Extra cat assisted backcountry rides at Gassan (up to 3 per day)
Not Included
  • Flights
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Ski rental or avy equipment
  • Personal expenses
  • 10% tax
  • Lift tickets
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Gassan Backcountry Day Tours
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Price p/p Sample price is based on backcountry guiding at Gassan resort with a private group of 4 people.
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 125
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GASSAN BACKCOUNTRY GUIDED DAY TOURS
Private groups only | Max 5 in a group

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Backcountry
Ability: Intermediate to Advanced
Price p/p Sample price is based on backcountry guiding at Gassan resort with a private group of 4 people.
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 125
If you are looking for something different & you love backcountry skiing, Ski Gassan Guides offer day guiding to Gassan ski resort in Yamagata. This resort gets so much snow the lifts don't spin until April so it is ideal for backcountry touring plus there is a snowcat for access as well. More
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Inclusions
  • Guiding by qualified Japanese (English speaking) guides
Add-ons
  • Cat assisted backcountry rides at Gassan - JPY 60,000 per lift
  • Avi gear rental - JPY 8,000 per day
  • Snow shoe rental - JPY 4,000 per day
  • Guided resort days at Zao - JPY 66,000 per day (up to 6 guests)
Not Included
  • Flights
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Ski rental or avy equipment
  • Personal expenses
  • 10% tax
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Myagi Zao Backcountry Day Tours
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Myagi Zao Backcountry Day Tours
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Price p/p Sample price is based on backcountry guiding at Myagi Zao resort with a private group of 4 people.
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 125
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ZAO MYAGI BACKCOUNTRY GUIDED DAY TOURS
Private groups only | Max 5 in a group

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Backcountry
Ability: Intermediate to Advanced
Price p/p Sample price is based on backcountry guiding at Myagi Zao resort with a private group of 4 people.
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 125
If you are looking for something different & you love backcountry skiing, Ski Gassan Guides offer day guiding to Myagi Zao ski resort in Yamagata. The day is based on 3-runs of cat access backcountry plus some touring if you would like. More
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Inclusions
  • Guiding by qualified Japanese (English speaking) guides
Add-ons
  • Cat assisted backcountry at Zao Myagi - JPY 50,000 per day (up to 3 rides/day)
  • Avi gear rental - JPY 8,000 per day
  • Snow shoe rental - JPY 4,000 per day
  • Guided resort days at Zao - JPY 66,000 per day (up to 6 guests)
Not Included
  • Flights
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Ski rental or avy equipment
  • Personal expenses
  • 10% tax
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Gassan Cat & Zao Tour
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Price p/p Sample price is based on 3-night package, twin-share (2 in group).
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 1,536
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GUIDED CAT ACCESS BC & RESORT TOUR
Customizable From 2 Nights

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, On-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry
Ability: Intermediate to Advanced
Price p/p Sample price is based on 3-night package, twin-share (2 in group).
Base/invoice currency is JPY
Displayed price might vary slightly due to exchange rate fluctuations.
USD 1,536
This short adventure tour incorporates a day of guided resort skiing at Zao Onsen & a day of snowcat backcountry access skiing/riding plus night skiing at a secret local resort that only opens at night! You will be guided by local English speaking Japanese guides who will provide an authentic cultural experience. More
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Inclusions
  • 3 nights lodging
  • 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners
  • Transport around Yamagata to/from resorts
  • Guiding by qualified Japanese (English speaking) guides
  • Lift tickets
  • Cat assisted backcountry access at Gassan (single ride)
Add-ons
  • Extra guided resort days (Zao or other nearby resort)
  • Extra guided days at Gassan and Miyagi Zao (cat access or touring)
  • Avi gear rental - JPY 8,000 per day
  • Snow shoe rental - JPY 4,000 per day
  • Extra cat assisted backcountry rides at Gassan (up to 3 per day)
Not Included
  • Flights
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Ski rental or avy equipment
  • Personal expenses
  • 10% tax
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