Hachimantai CAT Ski Trip

Introducing the most exciting new entrant to the Japow scene, the Hachimantai CAT. Hachimantai is a region of Tohoku known for getting loads of high quality powder. It also has famous hot springs, local food, and a rich history of hospitality.

Much of the terrain accessed from the CAT is alpine ridges and bowls with sections of nicely spaced trees. Depending on conditions, a 5-20 minute traverse or bootpack may be needed to get the best pow.

• ​2 night/3 day trip, 2 CAT ski days, 1-to-4 guide/client ratio, max 8 guests 
• Best for Strong Intermediate to Advanced level riders/skiers
• Price ¥130,000+tax (approx US$1,200)

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• Itinerary
• Lodging
• Logistics
• Inclusions

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Day 1: Meet and Greet

• 3:45pm - Pickup at Morioka Station South Exit
• 4:45-5:30pm - Arrive at accommodation 
• 6:30pm - Dinner

Day 2: CAT Ski Hachimantai and Onsen Hot Springs

• 7:00am - Hearty skiers breakfast 
• 7:30-8:30am - Depart for Hachimantai CAT ski zone
• 9:00am - All day CAT ski, usually 6-8 runs in the day
• 12:00pm - Lunch on the hill or in the CAT. Bento boxes are provided for lunch
• 3:00pm - Pack up the CAT and head back down the mountain for a after-CAT soak in one of Hachimantai's famous onsen hot springs
• 6:30pm - Multi-course dinner

Day 3: CAT Ski Hachimantai and Departure

• 7:00am - Hearty skiers breakfast 
• 7:30-8:30am - Depart for Hachimantai CAT ski zone
• 9:00am - All day CAT ski, usually 6-8 runs in the day
• 12:00pm - Lunch on the hill or in the CAT. Bento boxes are provided for lunch
• 3:00pm - Pack up the CAT and head back down the mountain, pack up luggage and head to Morioka Station
• 4:30pm - Arrive Morioka Station

Lodging

Guests on the Hachimantai CAT trips can choose their preferred accommodation from three options and price points. Pricing is based on shared twin room accomodation. Single supplements can be requested on the booking form.

• Option #1: Club Man Lodge. This local gem has been at the heart of the Hachimantai ski scene for over 30 years. Loved by locals and "core" riders across the country, this accommodation provides the essentials and more with incredible food, shared bathrooms, and a communal bathing area.

 

• Option #2: Mountain Hotel. This high end western-style hotel has everything you would expect from a great ski hotel, with an incredible in-hotel hot spring to boot! Each room has an en suite bathroom/shower, with both Western and Japanese style rooms available. 

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• Option #3: Kyounso Ryokan. Located at the end of a windy mountain road. This mystical Ryokan is traditional and high end, with an outdoor hot springs second to none. Meals here are multi-course and on par with high standards which ryokans have become internationally famous for.   ​​​

more details on accomodation

Getting to Morioka Station 

This trip starts with a pickup at Morioka Station, which has direct access to Tokyo and Hokkaido on the Shinkansen Bullet Train. Guests will need to find their own way to the meeting point at Morioka Station South Exit by 3:45pm.

The below options utilize the bullet train with the exception of the HNA airport transfer which is by local train. 

A note regarding flying into HNA airport from Hokkaido: 
If flying in from Sapporo's CTS airport, the 2:40pm train to Morioka Station is coordinated with the inbound flight from CTS which arrives HNA at 2:20. While a 20 minute turnaround from the plane to bus is very short, the airport is tiny.

What's Included

Included: 

• Vehicle transfers to/from Morioka Station (South Exit), which is the local bullet train station 
• 2-nights lodging at the accommodation of your choice (selected during the checkout process)
• 2 dinners, 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts. Breakfast and dinner is provided by your accommodation, lunch is a bento-box provided on the mountain and can be eaten in the CAT or outside (depending on weather)
• 1:4 guide/client ratio with an English speaking guide

Not included:

• International flights
• Domestic transportation to/from Morioka Station on the bullet train (we recommend purchasing the JR East Tohoku Rail Pass if coming from Tokyo)
• Travelers insurance is not included, and is mandatory for participation in this trip. Proof of medical travelers insurance will be required on day-one of your trip

2020 CAT Dates

January 14-16
January 27-29
February 11-13
February 24-26

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