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Weiss Powder CAT skiing
Claim the entire mountain for your and your closest friends or family. WEISS cat skiing is a showcase for Niseko’s world-famous champagne powder. Long, deep runs through both meadows and forest, Mt. Weiss is a true introduction to the Niseko backcountry. Join a group of other powder-lovers, or hire the entire cat to give your family the perfect introduction to powder and the backcountry. Lunch included.
Guests will complete an average of 6-7 runs in one tour. The steepest run is 30+ degrees and the average is 20 degrees. The maximum vertical decent is 450metere. The CAT has a specially-made cabin that can fit up to 12 guests, keeping them warm during the ride up.
Niseko Weiss Powder Cats will operate one tour per day. The tour will either be a group tour with 12 individual seats available or a private tour. Guests booking a private tour can have up to 12 guests in their group.
Niseko Weiss Powder CATS Tour
| Weiss Powder Cat Tours | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|
| Private Tour | ¥480,000 per group (1-12 guests) | |
| Group Tour | ¥50,000 per person ( 7-12 guests) | |
Schedule
| 7:00am - 7:40am | Pick-up service from your accommodation in the Niseko area |
|---|---|
| Hirafu area - 7:40am, Niseko Village Area - 7:20am, Annupuri Area - 7:00am | |
| 8:00am | Registration and safety briefing at HANAZONO 308 |
| Provide safety gear, beacon training, explain backcountry awareness, transport to Mt. Weisshorn | |
| 8:30am - 11:30am | Morning CAT skiing session |
| 3 - 4 runs depending on the conditions | |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Lunch at Somoza |
| 12:30 - 3:00pm | Afternoon CAT skiing session |
| 2 - 3 runs depending on the conditions | |
| 3:00pm | Finish tour and drop-off at your accommodation in Niseko area |
Additional Information:
- Snacks and bottled water are available at any time in the CAT.
- A minimum of 7 guests is required to operate the tour.
- Guests ages 10-15 need an accompanying guardian
- Guests ages 16-19 need a written waiver from a guardian
NEW! Luxury Lunch at Somoza Niseko
Photos by Shouya Grigg
Lunch at Somoza consists of a perfectly balanced menu showcasing the best of local produce. Guests are personally served a tasting menu created by Somoza’s team, dishes are samplings of the flavors, colors and seasons of Niseko and Hokkaido.
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