05/02 - 15/02/2011: Sushi Powder Japan Road Trip III
Price: 1850 EUR
Already the last 2 winters we were absolutely impressed by the amounts and qualities of the powder on Japans northern island Hokaido. Niseko is one of the most known powder spots on Hokaido, but there is a large number of other skiresorts that also have unreal potential for powder skiing most of them are absolutely unknown here in europe. Our idea is to ski with you the best places of Hokaido in 8 unforgettable skiing days. After we pick you up in Saporo, the first 3 days we will spend on the great slopes of Mt. Anupuri, where we have unreal potential for Freeriding. After 3 days we will drive about 180 Km further north. Nesteled in the heart of Hokaidos mountains is the unique mountain village of Furano. Also here we find space enough to fill 3 unforgettable skiing days. The open trees of Furano is a must for every Freerider that visits Hokaido. After 3 days in Furano we drive another 80 km north to the highest mountain of Hokaido, Mt. Asahidake. Only one cable car will bring us up to the almost endless slopes of this huge mountain. While the upper parts are treeless, the lower half of the mountain is in spectacular open cedar trees. No marked skiruns or official slopes are to be found at Asahidake. This is a real place for Powder lovers. After 2 days of great skiing our legs will be happy to rest on the scenic trip back to Chitose Airport near Saporo. From here we will fly back home to Europe.
Requirements
- This journey is only suited for skiers with at least a few years of freeriding experience.
- Uphill climbs of up to one hour are possible.
The service package of 1,850 EUR includes
- 9 overnights in Niseko Lodge including breakfast
- all transfers from and to Sapporo Airport onwards
- 9 days organisation and guiding by UIAGM mountain and skiing guide Flory Kern
- safety equipment LVS device, travel
- 5-star insurance package of Hanse Merkur insurance, consisting of a travel cancellation insurance, a travel health insurance, an emergency insurance, a travel accident insurance, and a luggage insurance
- insolvency coverage
Extra costs
- return flight to Sapporo (about 800 EUR from Europe)
- lift pass for Niseko Mountain (app. 5,000 Yen / day)
- dinner, lunch and drinks
Webinfo
www.niseko.ne.jp/en
http://www.powderhounds.com/Japan/Hokkaido/Asahidake.aspx
The minimum number of participants is 5. Please note our Travel Conditions at www.flory-kern.de/agb.
