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 |
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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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Large daily buffet breakfasts featuring Hokkaido specialties with both Japanese and western options available. |
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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!)
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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 ¥23,000 (≈ US$150). 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. 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.
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Travel insurance is required for this trip: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads
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