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BACKCOUNTRY SKIING IN HOKKAIDO - HOSTEL EDITION


Backcountry Skiing

Category

8 Days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Intense

Fitness

From 1 to 6

Participants


What you'll do

Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido is considered by many to be the ski capital of Japan. With its massive powder dumps in Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Sapporo, and the renowned dry powder of central Hokkaido, there aren't too many places in this world which beat the lift accessed powder provided by this Japan's snow world!
If there is one word that sums up central Hokkaido’s most important feature and it is this, uniqueness. Many places in the world and throughout Japan have great powder snow. What sets central Hokkaido apart from the pack though, is that the odds here favour deep, light, soft, powder snow. Powder snow is the norm here!

Itinerary

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

100% Guaranteed Departures

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Flexible Changes

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

  • 100% Guaranteed Departures: Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.
  • Flexible Changes: Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.
  • Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance: Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.
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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
UIAGM IFMGA Guide
Accommodation
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Local transport
Breakfast
Free Wi-Fi at the hostel
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Fuel
Technical Gear
Lunches
Dinners
Snacks and drinks
Lift ticket
Tourist tax
Local tipping
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Guide expenses (meals and lifts)

Accommodations

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Freeride Hostel Lodge Niseko


Freeride Backpackers Lodge is your perfect home base for an epic ski adventure in Hokkaido, Japan! If you’re all about snow, slopes, and good vibes, this is the spot. The lodge is cozy, spacious, and sparkling clean — everything you want for a true skiers experience. Expect super friendly staff, a big communal kitchen to whip up meals, a warm dining room to share them, and an awesome lounge + bar area where you can swap stories, play cards, watch a movie, or grab a drink. You’ll be staying in a shared 4-bed room with single beds, and bathrooms are shared too — keeping things social and fun!

Guides

Lorenzo

Lorenzo

Lorenzo is a certified IFMGA mountain guide, based at the Dolomites with tons of experience in mountaineering and adventurous trips in Europe and around the world. He has guided international groups of skiers in Japan, climbing Mt. Yotei and several other incredible peaks.

Meeting point

42.788180748241141.67853299562
Sapporo

Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0012, Japan, Sapporo, 060-8588, Hokkaido


Frequently asked questions


Departures

All departures are guaranteed to run


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