Hidden Hokkaido
The Hidden Hokkaido Tour from Summit Ski is ideal for advanced skiers and riders looking to become familiar or more comfortable with powder riding. Hokkaido is the perfect place to build confidence considering that the powder is often light and dry aka "ego snow". Via access from the lifts at the ski resorts, you'll be guided to the powder laden off-piste zones. Many of the resorts have great tree skiing, and you'll be able to progress your powder riding in open zones, wide glades, and tighter trees as your confidence grows.
The tour explores two prime zones in Hokkaido. From your base in
Niseko, which is famous for its vibrancy as well as being a powder machine, you'll explore Niseko United,
Rusutsu Ski Resort, and
Kokusai or
Kiroro. Then you'll head to your second base in
Furano in
Central Hokkaido, which is renowned for its quality powder snow. Your guide will show you the joys of Furano Ski Resort,
Tomamu,
Kamui and
Asahidake.
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
This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to go ahead. All riders must be advanced riders to join in a group tour. Riders should be comfortable skiing on steep red/black groomers and feel ready to progress into powder snow.
Equipment
All mountain/powder skis and snowboards will be needed for this trip. For skis a minimum of 100mm underfoot is recommended. As the terrain accessed on this tour is lift assisted, there will be no need for backcountry touring equipment. If you are riding powder terrain, avalanche safety equipment will be essential.
