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Niseko Backcountry Tours
Have an expert guide you to secret powder stashes, hidden terrain and teach you how to use important backcountry equipment like probes and avalanche beacons. Combine the best powder skiing of your life with an educational experience that will continue paying dividends for the rest of your ski career. A variety of mountains are available to ensure great weather conditions and the type of terrain you’re looking for.
Hanazono Powder Guides - HPG
HPG is Niseko’s only professional resort-operated backcountry guiding company. They offer expert guiding with an emphasis on safety and fun for both skiers and snowboarders.
HPG offers both group and private backcountry guided tours, all commencing from its base of operations at Hanazono 308.
Only available with HPG, you have the option of “First tracks” in Hanazono on all private tours. Starting at 7.30am you can ride the best lines before the resort opens to the public.
Group Tours
HPG Group Tours operate in the following areas:
- Niseko United resorts
- Lift accessed backcountry terrain
¥ 21,000/person | 4.5 Hours
- Starting Time: 7:30am
- Starting point: HANAZONO 308
- 2 - 4 guests
- Includes 1 hour "First Tracks" program
Private Tours
| Hanazono Powder Guides Private Tours | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour | Duration | Price | Guiding Area |
| Half Day Tour | 4.5 Hours | ¥62,000 (1-4 guests/1 guide) | Covers Niseko United ski resorts and lift access BC field |
| Full Day Tour | 6 Hours | ¥68,000 (1-4 guests/1 guide) | Covers lift access BC tour, Skin up BC tour at Niseko mountain range Mt.Iwao, Chisenupuri, Nitonupuri, Rusutsu Ski Resort(Extra cost JPY12,000-/per group) |
| Powder 3 Dayz | 6 Hours x 3 days | ¥192,000 (1-4 guests/1 guide) | Covers lift access BC tour, Skin up BC tour at Niseko mountain range Mt.Iwao, Chisenupuri, Nitonupuri Rusutsu Ski Resort(Extra cost JPY12,000-/per group) |
- Flexible starting time from 7:30am to 8:30am
- Starting point - HANAZONO 308
- Every tour consists of 4 guests with 1 guide
- Extra guest fee of ¥10,000 for up to 1 extra person
- *Skin up BC tour at Niseko mountain range will be a maximum of 4 guests per guide, more than 4 guests need to book a tail guide.
- Tail guide fee:
- Full day: ¥40,000 / max 7 guests
- Half day: ¥35,000 / max 7 guests
- Tail guide fee:
- All tours include backcountry safety gear and backpacks free of charge.
- Please make your booking before 4:00pm at least one day in advance if you would like to start your tour with the “First Tracks” service.
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