Itinerary

• Transfer from airport and be driven to the house
• The guides will assist with equipment set up
• Head out for dinner

Day 2 - Rusutsu

• Rusutsu is a ski resort with fantastic tree skiing and some backcountry options
• After skiing there will be an avalanche awareness presentation and you will learn how to navigate safely through backcountry terrain so you can go ski touring in the upcoming days.

Day 3 - Moiwa

• Moiwa is a powder skiing gem that often offers fresh lines
• After skiing the group will practise beacon searches

Day 4 - Niseko

• Niseko is famous for a reason — comprised of 4 resorts (Grand Hirafu, Hanazono, Niseko Village, and Annupuri). While very popular, if you know where to go, you can still score some of the best lines on Hokkaido especially from the peak of Annupuri.
• Option to go night skiing at Niseko

Day 5 - Hike Up Mt Yotei 

• You will hike up Mt. Yotei volcano and get to ski inside the crater. The 1500 vertical meter descent down Yotei will be the highlight of your Japanese trip. This tour takes from 4 – 6 hours and can be avoided by taking a resort day.
• In the evening, an onsen will be on the cards

Day 6 - Day Off or Unguided Day

• You can enjoy the Niseko/Moiwa area unguided, take the day off and chill, or visit the Whiskey Distillery or Otaru.
• The group will then load the van for a transfer to Furano.

Day 7 - Backcountry Day in Daisetsuzan National Park 

• Central Hokkaido is a prime area for ski touring and you will be taken to some favorite spots which are still off the radar.
• After skiing, the group will jump into a natural onsen in the trees at the foot of Tokachi-dake

Day 8 - Furano

• Furano is our favourite resort in Central Hokkaido and you will be shown the best steep tree lines on offer.

Day 9 - Backcountry Day on Asahidake

• Hike up to the summit of Asahidake (weather pending), drop into the powder-filled crater, and ski along the steam going out of the volcanic surface. Hard to imagine, right?
• Have an onsen after skiing/riding

Day 10 - Yubari, Kamui or Tomamu

• There are way more resorts than you can ski during the trip so the guide will pick one of these “hidden” gems and ski every bit of powder there.
• In the evening, farewell party in Sapporo

Day 11 - Depart

• Transfer to the airport and depart Japan, or stay for more days of powder

Accommodation

Kutchan Lodging

Furano Lodging

Lodging in the Furano area is at Hanafujji Inn, which is a small pension Japanese pension. Guest rooms have twin beds and an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The pension is located in Nakafurano, and there are various restaurants within a 10 minute walk from the inn.

Sapporo Hotel

On the last night you'll stay in a 3 star hotel in Sapporo City in Susukino, which is the vibrant district with an abundance of restaurants and bars.

Rate, Inclusions & Add-Ons

2025 Rates

€2890 (8 ski days)

€3090 (9 ski days)

• rates are per person
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• 9 or 10 nights accommodation
• Mountain guiding (UIAGM qualified)
• Lift passes on guided days
• Breakfasts
• Van transport
• Free rental of skis and boards (Kaestle skis, Nitro and Gara boards)
• Use of avalanche equipment (shovel, probe, beacon, backpack)
• Avalanche training session
• Ski technique coaching (optional)

• Optional cat skiing

• Flights in/out of Sapporo - search for cheapest flights here & book online
• Travel insurance - buy online here
• Lunches and dinners
• Train trip from Sapporo city to New Chitose Airport

Sherpas Ride Terms & Conditions

Payments and Bookings

Any Member willing to participate at any Event has to make an obligatory booking, confirmed by agreeing to the Terms & Conditions and covering an advance payment for the respective Event. The advance payment of 50% from the total cost of any Event is due within 7 days after a booking is made. The balance of the total cost of the Event must be paid no later than 10 weeks before departure. In case the booking is made after the standard due date of the balance payment, the full cost must be paid within 7 days after the respective booking was made. If the balance is not paid in time the Association reserves the right to cancel the booking and forfeit the advance payment.

Costs

The costs of all Events facilitated by the Association, together with Events’ program are described at the Association websites. The costs do not cover additional fees and parts of the program that are not described at the Association websites, namely: individual insurance, flight tickets, compensations for not participating at the whole program of an Event and compensations for lifts or cable cars closure in the venue where the respective Event takes place. The cost of the sport Event is to be paid via a bank transfer to the Association bank account. The banking details will be sent to the Members after their booking is made.

Individual Cancellation

The Association advises the Members to arrange individual cancellation insurance. In case Members want to cancel their participation at any Event, such information must be sent to the Association’s management via an email. After a cancellation email is received, the Association will charge the respective Member with cancellation fees according to the date when the cancellation was made.

The Cancellation Fees

if the cancellation is made:

• More than 10 weeks before the Event starts – the advanced payment is forfeited
• 31 days – 10 weeks – 75% of the total cost
• 0-30 days – 100% of the total cost
• Not showing at the event – 100% of the total cost 

*that said, Association always tries to find a replacement for the Member to be able to refund him/her in full.

Event Cancellation

Every Event can only take place if there are enough Members participating. The Association is obliged to inform its Members via an email, shall there not be the minimum participation necessary for the respective Event to take place reached, no later than 10 days before the respective Event should start. In the above-described event, the Association will refund the whole payment to those Members whose Event was canceled. The Association permits its Members to buy any travel tickets or accommodation (in case of an Event where no accommodation is provided by the Association) connected to the Event only when the minimum participation is reached. The Association claims its right to cancel or terminate an Event in case of a force majeure that prevents the Event to take place or threatens the safety of the Members at any time prior to the Event or during the already started Event itself. In case an Event is canceled or terminated due to the above-described reasons, the Association will refund the Members with the cost of the Event reduced by the expenditures the Association already made prior to the cancellation/termination.

In case of Event cancellation or cancellation of part of the Event's program (e.g. Guide's injury), Association is obliged to deliver agreed features via third-party providers. If not possible, Association has to refund features of the program that it was not able to deliver.