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Ski Furano Backcountry Adventure in Japan

With our PowderQuest Furano Backcountry Tour, experience the exhilaration of backcountry skiing in Furano, Japan. This journey takes you beyond the popular slopes into Daisetsuzan National Park and other backcountry areas that are rarely visited by snowboarders and skiers. Forget about crowded sidecountry and nearby ski resorts; our knowledgeable guides assess weather and snow conditions daily to choose the ideal backcountry terrain for the most powdery experience.

In addition to skiing, the experience immerses you in the local way of life by allowing you to enjoy traditional Japanese food, après-ski hot springs, and refreshing local artisan beer and sake. Your Furano ski holiday will be genuinely unforgettable since it offers the ideal balance of exhilarating action and cultural enrichment.

Designed For Advanced Skiers and Snowboarders

This tour is designed for advanced skiers and snowboarders with strong backcountry experience. Participants should be confident skiing deep powder, navigating tight trees, and handling varied terrain, including ungroomed black diamond runs. 

Skiers must be proficient in ski touring or splitboarding techniques, including efficient transitions, skinning steep slopes, and executing kick turns. Snowboarders should maintain speed on flats, hold solid traverse lines, and maneuver smoothly, sometimes using ski poles for assistance.

Daily climbs range from 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) with multiple ascents, occasionally reaching 1,500 meters (4,900 feet), so excellent physical fitness is essential. If you’re seeking deep powder, lift-free adventures, and challenging touring terrain, this trip is the perfect fit.

Conclusion

The Furano Backcountry Tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Japan’s legendary powder in some of the country’s most pristine terrain. With expert guides, challenging terrain, and a rich cultural experience off the slopes, this adventure is perfect for advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking a true backcountry challenge. Prepare to earn every turn, soak in hot springs, savor local cuisine, and create memories of a lifetime in Japan’s winter wonderland.

Book your Furano backcountry adventure today and experience skiing at its most thrilling and authentic.


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