New Backcountry Delights

This tour includes lift access and backcountry skiing at Tomamu and Furano, Yubari Range, Sounkyo, Kuro Dake and Kitami Pass. Both Tomamu and Furano have excellent lift serviced access to nearby backcountry bowls, where you can climb & ski wilderness runs in superb terrain.
From there you travel to the stunning Sounkyo Gorge in the north of Daisetsusan National Park. Here from your small Inn in this hot spring village, your guide will choose from either the nearby slopes and peak of Kuro Dake or the rarely skied area of Kitami Pass. For more information  on these areas, visit our Locations page.


New Backcountry Delights 2020

  • Tour # 1 Jan 26 -Feb 2 $4300

  • Tour # 2 Feb 12-19 $4300

Includes: Experienced and qualified ski guide throughout; transfer from Tomamu and back to Asahikawa Station; private 4WD mini bus throughout; 7 nights accommodation Local style; couples given private room; (single option dependent on availability); 4 dinners & 7 breakfasts.  All prices in Australian dollars-AUD. 
Not included: All items of a personal nature; skis and ski gear (10% discount hire available); lift tickets; travel insurance (compulsory); lunches; alcohol.
Guide Ratio: 6/1
How to book: Contact us and we will send you a PDF brochure with more details and a booking form.  Or Download a booking form and send it to us with your deposit.

Backcountry Powder Skiing near Sounkyo. Photo Tim Macartney-Snape.

Backcountry Powder Skiing near Sounkyo. Photo Tim Macartney-Snape.


Kaye and I had a great time on the pow tour — … Fantastic to have such positive guides — Thanks John for a great trip.
— Nick and Kaye Gee, Hobart, Australia, Ultimate Backcountry Tour 2016
Backcountry ski Tokachi Mountains Japan.