Japan Hakuba Backcountry Skiing
Incredible mountain terrain, deep powder, food, and immersive culture.
The Hakuba area has many outstanding options: deep powder skiing through ancient forests, steep chutes, and ridge lines. Our week long professionally guided ski and snowboarding trips in Hakuba are a mix of lift accessed backcountry and full days of ski touring. Our guides have years of experience in Japan and in depth knowledge of best skiing in the Hakuba area.
Hakuba is home to some of the biggest terrain in the country. Peaks soar to nearly 3000m elevation. Big winter storms with dry cold Japanese powder. At the end of each day, we will return to our boutique slope side lodge for a well earned local craft beer. Soak in the natural onsen at the lodge, or visit several nearby onsens steeped in Japanese culture and history. When it’s time to eat, the lodge has a full service kitchen serving delicious Japanese meals.
Safety
Avalanche and mountain safety are always top priority on all trips. On the first day of your trip, we provide a thorough avalanche and safety training session. Our guides are fully certified by the ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) and CAA (Canadian Avalanche Association).
Bookings
We love to ski and will expertly curate the trip to your group’s ability. Individual or exclusive group bookings are available.
Custom dates available. Contact us for details.
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Important: You will be required to sign a waiver at the start of the trip.
I have read and agree with the waiver and cancellation policy
2025 Season Dates:
| January 20 to 26, 2025 | HAKUBA | $4899 CAD | SOLD OUT |
| January 27 to Feb 2, 2025 | HAKUBA | $4899 CAD | SOLD OUT |
2026 Season Dates:
| January 20 to 26, 2026 | HAKUBA | $4899 CAD | Book Now (Waiver Checkbox Required) |
| January 26 to Feb 1, 2026 | HAKUBA-MINAKAMI | $5299 CAD | SOLD OUT |
$2500 CAD non-refundable deposit required on booking to secure your spot. Balance Due: Sep 1 2025.
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Week 1 – Jan 20 to 27 2025 Itinerary:
Week 2 – Jan 27 to Feb 2 2025 Itinerary:
You will need the following gear for your trip:
- Hardshell travel case for skis
- Suitcase with rollers for easy travel
- Alpine touring skis or split-board
- Poles
- Climbing skins
- Touring boots
- Avalanche kit: transceiver (digital), probe, shovel
- Ski googles
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen
- Sun hat
- Down jacket
- Touque
- 2 pairs of Gloves
- Waterproof shell pants and jacket
- Base and mid layers
- Windproof and breathable jacket
- Water bottle (1 or 2 litres)
- Comfortable city and lodge clothes.
- Winter boots for wearing around lodge
- Bathing suit for onsen
- Toiletries
We will be staying at the Hamon Lodge at the base of the TsugaIke Ski Area. The lodge is ski in ski out, where you can take your skis off at the back door! It’s ideally located easy access to nearby ski areas. The lodge is very comfortable, serves delicious meals, and has the best staff in the Hakuba valley. There is also a onsen in the Lodge for your use after skiing.
Rooms are double occupancy. Please inquire for the option of single occupancy rooms.
