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Hokkaido Backcountry Skiing

Hokkaido Backcountry Skiing: Japan’s Ultimate Powder Adventure

Discover Japan's fabled backcountry, a mystical realm of old woods, waist-deep Japow (Japanese powder snow), and stunning mountain scenery. For adventurers who yearn for the unspoiled, wild, and unadulterated rush of backcountry skiing and snowboarding, we offer small-group, guided ski and snowboard trips.

Beyond the snow, we'll show you the greatest local experiences in Japan, including the best local eateries, quaint boutique lodges, and soothing onsens (hot springs). Our extensive local expertise will enable you to take in the breathtaking scenery as well as a cultural experience that will last long after your vacation is over..

Explore Japan’s Legendary Powder with PowderQuest

Our guided ski trips at PowderQuest provide you the utmost freedom to experience the renowned powder snow of Hokkaido. Our small groups and qualified ACMG and IFMGA ski guides guarantee a safe, amazing experience whether you're a skier, snowboarder, or splitboarder.

The Best of Both Worlds

Explore unexplored powder stashes that are reachable from the resort lifts to start your day. Then, under the guidance of our knowledgeable guides who are familiar with all the hidden gems, journey outside the resort's limits into the isolated backcountry of Japan.

For riders who seek the excitement of backcountry adventure combined with the ease of a resort, this is the ideal choice.

Fully Human-Powered Adventures

Stay away from ski resorts if you want the most authentic backcountry experience. Our human-powered adventure programs immerse you in the untamed, untamed landscapes of Japan. For the ultimate challenge, ascend unexplored peaks and secret bowls using just your own strength, then descend through unexplored powder woods.

These trips are specifically made for seasoned splitboarders and ski tourers who want to earn their turns and go for the deepest powder.

Base Yourself in Myoko and the Japanese Alps

The breathtaking Japanese Alps, which include some of the greatest ski and snowboard terrain in all of Honshu, Japan, and the historically significant Myoko area are where your journey starts.

Myoko is the ideal starting point for your journey because of its rich cultural heritage and reputation for endless powder. For a road trip that will never be forgotten, combine backcountry touring in Myoko with steep, lift-accessed backcountry terrain in the Hakuba Valley.

A must-do for any serious snow enthusiast, this lift-assisted backcountry excursion is quickly becoming one of our iconic powder experiences in Japan.

Conclusion

Backcountry skiing in Hokkaido provides a winter experience that is unmatched. PowderQuest is your go-to resource whether you're looking for the ideal combination of resort access and backcountry freedom or a full-on human-powered journey into some of Japan's most distant snow fields.

Your vacation will be full of adventure, culture, and of course, amazing powder turns thanks to the experienced guides, small group sizes, and intimate knowledge of hidden powder stashes.


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