Storm Chaser What's Included (and what's not)

Included
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​Three nights of 4-star and three nights of 3-star accommodation. Our lodging is based on shared twin room accommodation

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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​Large daily buffet breakfasts featuring Hokkaido specialties with both Japanese and western options available.

Door to door private vehicle transportation, beginning with an airport pick up at Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) near Furano and ending with a CTS airport drop off. (More on this on the Logistics page)
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Daily dinner reservations -- the restaurants are chosen for their authenticity, deliciousness, local specialties. (participation optional but highly recommended!)

Not Included

International flights to/from Hokkaido. ​

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 ¥23,000 (≈ US$150). Rental avalanche safety set includes backpack, beacon, shovel and probe.​

​Guided backcountry isn't included in this trip. We specialize in lift accessed side country that doesn't require AT touring gear. Backcountry options can be accommodated for private trip reservations. 
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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. ​

Travel insurance is required for this trip: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads​​