Storm Chaser What's Included (and what's not)
Included
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All lift tickets at 6 different resorts for each of the 6 ski days
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2 English speaking guides per group of 8; 1 lead and 1 tail guide
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Our guides will navigate you to the best off-piste/side-country powder possible on any given day. We spend 70% of our time in the side-country/off-piste and only ride groomers in and out of off-piste powder stashes.
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Daily buffet breakfast featuring western and Japanese options
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All transportation beginning with an airport pick up at Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) near Furano. More details on the pickup/drop off can be seen on our Logistics page here.
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Daily dinner reservations at restaurants that serve different types of Japanese cuisine (participation optional but highly recommended!). These restaurants have been personally selected for their authenticity and deliciousness and include cuisine such as Sushi, Yakiniku, Izakaya food (Japanese tapas), Soba, Tonkatsu, etc. More on food here.
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Not Included
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International flights to/from Hokkaido. |
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Any rentals of ski, snowboard gear or avalanche safety equipment. We recommend Rhythm rentals in Furano. More information here.
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Avalanche safety sets are required for any type of off-piste guiding and are available to rent for an additional ¥20,000. Rental avalanche safety set includes backpack, beacon, shovel and probe.
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Guided backcountry isn't included in this trip. We specialize in lift accessed side country that doesn't require AT touring gear.
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Lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks are at your own discretion for this trip. How much should you plan on spending? See the chart on our Logistics page for an estimate.
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Travel insurance is required for this trip: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads
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