winter backcountry in the japanese alps

winter backcountry in the japanese alps

Japan is Calling.
Are You Ready?

Japan is Calling.
Are You Ready?

Japan is Calling.
Are You Ready?

Private guiding, open groups, and custom powder trips for our clients—planned with local terrain knowledge.

Private guiding, open groups, and custom powder trips for our clients—planned with local terrain knowledge.

Private guiding, open groups, and custom powder trips for our clients—planned with local terrain knowledge.

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Hakuba Valley · Tsugaike · Cortina · Norikura routes by conditions

Packages for every trip.

Packages for every trip.

Packages for every trip.

Choose a simple guided day, join an open group, or let us build the entire Japan backcountry itinerary around your hotel, dates, and ambitions.

Choose a simple guided day, join an open group, or let us build the entire Japan backcountry itinerary around your hotel, dates, and ambitions.

01 · Private

Private ski guide days

A dedicated guide for your group, built around ability, snow conditions, hotel location, and how hard you want to push. Ideal for families, private hotel guests, and friends who want a calm, tailored day.


From $700 USD / ¥115k per group. 5 guests max : 1 guide.

01 · Private

Private ski guide days

A dedicated guide for your group, built around ability, snow conditions, hotel location, and how hard you want to push. Ideal for families, private hotel guests, and friends who want a calm, tailored day.


From $700 USD / ¥115k per group. 5 guests max : 1 guide.

02 · Open group

Open group days

Join a small group matched by conditions and pace. A good fit for solo travelers or pairs who want local guiding, fresh lines, and a social day without booking a private guide.



$150 USD / ¥25k per person. 4 guests max : 1 guide.

02 · Open group

Open group days

Join a small group matched by conditions and pace. A good fit for solo travelers or pairs who want local guiding, fresh lines, and a social day without booking a private guide.



$150 USD / ¥25k per person. 4 guests max : 1 guide.

03 · All-inclusive

All-inclusive trips

A full-service Hakuba trip plan including lodging, transfers, guiding, rest days, restaurants, onsens, lift passes, and shifting storm cycles. Designed for international guests who want the region handled end to end.


From $2750 USD / ¥450k per person for a 4 day trip. Contact us for a quote!


03 · All-inclusive

All-inclusive trips

A full-service Hakuba trip plan including lodging, transfers, guiding, rest days, restaurants, onsens, lift passes, and shifting storm cycles. Designed for international guests who want the region handled end to end.


From $2750 USD / ¥450k per person for a 4 day trip. Contact us for a quote!


04 · Custom

Custom

Have a different request? Shoot us a message in the form below. We can provide other services (e.g. storm-chasing, remote backcountry trips, follow-cam video, etc). Let's get creative!



04 · Custom

Custom

Have a different request? Shoot us a message in the form below. We can provide other services (e.g. storm-chasing, remote backcountry trips, follow-cam video, etc). Let's get creative!



How a guided day comes together

You're in good hands.

You're in good hands.

You're in good hands.

01

Send dates and guest profile

Guests share dates, resort base, ability, objectives, and any equipment needs.

02

We build a weather-aware plan

Terrain options, pickup rhythm, guide ratio, and backup objectives are confirmed as the forecast sharpens.

03

Ski the best safe option

The day adapts to snowpack, visibility, guest energy, and what the mountains are actually offering.

Hotel partners · Private guests · Custom trips

Send the dates. We’ll shape the right day.

Send the dates. We’ll shape the right day.

We’ll reply with the right guiding format, likely terrain zones, and the clearest next steps.

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