K2 JAPAN is hosting
the 4th K2/BCA Tateyama Tengu Classic 2022! We're looking for participants! This three-day
from May 14th (Sat) to 16th (Mon), 2022.
Enjoy a backcountry tour unique to Tateyama in spring.
The annual K2 JAPAN backcountry skiing event "K2/BCA Tateyama Tengu Classic" to enjoy spring in Tateyama will be held again this year!
The three-day event is packed with fun programs, including ski tours guided by K2 contract guides (Horie Jun, Saeki Iwao, Igarashi Kazuya, and Handa Yuzuru) who are experts on the fields of Tateyama, a participatory event called "Tengu Classic" where all participants create short turns on a single huge run, and workshops. This event, held at a time when there are no crowds after Golden Week, is an event for backcountry riders who want to fully enjoy the true charm of Tateyama's backcountry at an altitude of nearly 3,000m and who are particular about the quality of their skiing
[The three pillars of Tengu Classic]
1. Tateyama BC Tour (We offer short tours and optional tours)
- Enjoy spring in Tateyama with guidance from a guide who is familiar with Tateyama!
- By using Tengudaira Sanso as a base, you can also make effective use of the fields in the Midagahara area.
Also, during this season, you can use the bus between Midagahara, Tengu-daira Sanso, and Murodo instead of the lift.
A. From Tengu-daira to the Midagahara area (using seals and the bus)
B. From Tengu-daira to the Murodo area
C. From Murodo to Tambo-daira (using seals and the alpine route)
D. From Murodo to Tsurugisawa and Masagosawa
2. Participatory event "Tengu Classic"
All participants will try short turns on the steep, single slope behind Tengudaira Mountain Lodge!
How you try is up to you. You can try in various ways, such as solo, formation, eight, etc. Now that wide skis are in vogue, it's the perfect time to try!
3. A workshop where you can test ride and try out the new 2022-2023 K2/BCA models.
Try out the new gear for the 2022-2023 season on the snow! From fat skis perfect for backcountry use to BCA avalanche gear, you can actually try it out and see how it feels.
[3-day model plan]
Day 1: Meeting and reception @ Tengudaira Sanso until 10:00! * Guide Mtg @ 9:00
- After the meeting, everyone will have a short tour. During this, we will review the main points of the three days.
#What is Tengu Classic?
#Regarding participation in the optional tour on the second day!
- Dinner at 18:00, information for the next day, presentation on "Tengu Classic", explanation of the guide plan for the next day by each guide, presentation on K2/bca products, etc.
Day 2: Workshop day
- Breakfast at 6:30 * Guide meeting before breakfast!!
- Optional BC tour ➡ Start in each group
- Tour for those who wish to take part in a test drive (Mimatsu/Midagahara area)
Day 3: K2 Tateyama Tengu Classic 2019 / Short Turn Event
- Solo Eight-Eight Formation @ Tenguyama Main Face (Maximum slope 38 degrees)
*If it snows and creates the best powder, no-track conditions, this event will be held first, regardless of the date and schedule!!
*The above is the basic schedule for the three days, but we need to be flexible and respond to weather and other conditions. Morning and evening guide meetings will be held, and the schedule will be rearranged as necessary to ensure the program is carried out
| Eligible participants | ・Backcountry experience is not required. However, participants must be intermediate or above in skiing skill level. ・This event is open to skiers, telemark skiers, and snowboarders. ・As part of our COVID-19 prevention measures, we will require all participants to present proof of completion of their second COVID-19 vaccination at the time of registration. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. |
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| period | May 14th to 16th, 2022 2 nights 3 days |
| Number of people recruiting | Capacity: 30 people (minimum number of participants: 10 people) |
| accommodation | Tateyama Tengu-daira Mountain Lodge |
| Participation fee | 30,000 yen (3 days) *Participation fee is 22,000 yen for 2 days only on the weekends! Other costs include accommodation (14,000 yen including tax/1 night, 2 meals x number of days), lunch, and transportation along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (round trip to Tengu Sanso). |
| Required equipment | Skis, ski boots, poles, goggles, helmet, climbing skins (and ski crampons if you have them), snow safety gear, backpack, rain jacket, snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, and other gear suitable for backcountry skiing. Please be sure to bring your own equipment. *Please take out your own mountain insurance |
For applications and details, please see the official K2 JAPAN website here:
http://www.k2japan.com/news/20220124.html
◇Official website: http://www.k2japan.com/
Read last season's "K2 Tateyama Tengu Classic" tour report!
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