Tour the best that Niseko has to offer with our experienced guides.
PLEASE NOTE THAT GROUP POWDER GUIDING IS FINISHED FOR WINTER 2019/20. HOWEVER OUR SPRING GUIDED TOURS ARE THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THE MOST OF NISEKO'S LATE SEASON SNOW.
Group Powder Guiding – This tour will focus on getting you out the gates into the Niseko backcountry where you will safely find the best powder on offer with new friends. We know how to safely guide you through the best skiing and riding experiences that Niseko has to offer.
- Qualified and professional English speaking guides with intimate knowledge of the best and safest Niseko snow in all conditions.
- An All Mountain lift pass is required.
- Accessing the Niseko gates system is only suitable for advanced level riders, while tours remaining in bounds are suitable for intermediate and up.
- Tour is for 2-4 people per group and can be of mixed discipline.
- Prices include avalanche safety gear and instruction on use for all Tours.
- Tours meet at the Gondola Base, starting from the Private Lesson meeting area.
- Priority Lift Lanes on select Grand Hirafu lifts means we can get to the peak before other guides.
- Guiding is all accessed from Niseko United lifts, our guides will take you to the best snow and terrain on the mountain with the level of hiking and traversing that you choose.
- Our guides are also qualified instructors and can coach you as much as you want on powder riding techniques.
- Ages 16+
2019/20 PRICING
| Type | Duration | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Powder Guiding Tour | 6 Hours | 8:15am - 2:30pm | ¥18,000 per person |
There is a minimum of 2 participants required
Powder Guiding Ability Levels
| GoSnow Level | Current Ability | Current Terrain | Goals of the Tour | Recommended Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L5 - Advanced | I can link turns in powder snow. I can make a variety of turn shapes & can traverse and keep my speed | Powder runs on/off piste including: open easy trees & black runs | Explore the powder snow within Niseko United Resort & mostly using the backcountry runs accessible by the lifts | Powder Workshop or Private Powder Guiding |
| L6 - High Advanced | I can link a variety of turn shapes & sizes in powder snow in off piste terrain including steeps & trees | Off piste terrain including tight trees & steep runs. Some experience in the backcountry | Explore the Niseko United gates & backcountry areas | Group Powder Guiding or Private Powder Guiding |
| L7 - Expert | I am comfortable riding the whole mountain at speed in a variety of conditions including deep powder | All mountain & back country terrain. I have a strong background in touring | Explore all back-country areas including the more challenging routes | Group Powder Guiding or Private Powder Guiding |
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