OVERVIEW

Hokkaido is the coldest, snowiest place in Japan. Fierce Siberian winds blow across the sea of Japan and dump light, dry snow for days, weeks, and months on end. This tour will take you to all the classics on Hokkaido and all the fun backcountry zones in between. If you want powder, Hokkaido almost guarantees it.

INCLUDED

7+ day van/RV/car rental
Printed itinerary booklet
Digital beta package
- GPS backcountry maps
- Annotated resort maps
- Onsen map
- Parking map
- Ski resort map
Unlimited LTE Mobile Wi-Fi
Carbon offset credits
Airport pick up
Travel booking
In-country customer assistance

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare costs
Gasoline costs
Food and drink costs ($15-50/day)
Lift tickets ($20-70/day)
Ski/snowboard/avalanche gear

ADD-ONS

Private film/photo session
Video edit package
One-way vehicle shuttle
Cat-skiing

THE DETAILS

Hokkaido is the most northern island of Japan. These mountains are typically volcanic where you might find yourself touring next to an active, smokey fumerole. While the mountains of Hokkaido don't reach much higher than 7,000 ft, the northerly latitude and cold Siberian winds drop immense amounts of cold smoke powder. During the winter, snow covers every inch of this island, so it's not hard to find an abundance of resorts and backcountry areas to explore.

Classic Hokkaido destinations include Niseko, Rusutsu, Kiroro, Furano, and more. The beauty of a road trip lies in the freedom to travel on your own schedule. Just a 4 hour drive takes you from Niseko all the way up to the big volcanoes of Central Hokkaido. After all, Hokkaido is the birthplace of "Car Danchi", a movement among Japanese snowboarders who travel the island in RVs and campervans in search of the deepest powder.

BASIC ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrive at Sapporo New Chitose (CTS) and Collect Van/RV/Car. Ski a local hill!

Day 2-6

Pow, Onsen, Kanpai, Repeat.

Day 7

Ski the morning, Return RV and Depart