Registration has opened for the annual 2-night, 3-day backcountry tour (limited to 30 participants) hosted by K2 Skis/BCA. The "Tateyama Tengu Classic," a spring specialty tour, aims for Mt. Tengu, which can only be climbed during this time of year when there is snow, with four K2/BCA contracted guides (Jun Horie, Iwao Saeki, Kazuya Igarashi, and Yuzuru Handa) who know Tateyama inside and out. The
3-day itinerary from Saturday, May 10th will include a ski tour, workshops, and a participatory event where all participants will create short turn tracks on a huge open slope. This event is for
BC riders who are particular about the quality of their experience and skiing, allowing them to enjoy the magnificent nature of Tateyama, which is close to 3,000m above sea level, in a limited number of participants after Golden Week when the crowds have subsided, and fully experience the true charm of backcountry skiing.
of Tengu Classicprogram
1. Tateyama BC
Tour offers both participatory short tours and optional tours. The 3-day backcountry tour, perfect for enjoying Tateyama in spring, features:
• Guiding by experienced Tateyama guides
• Effective use of the Midagahara area by using Tengudaira Mountain Hut as a base •
The bus between Midagahara, Tengudaira Mountain Hut, and Murodo can be used as a lift.
A. From Tengudaira to the Midagahara area (using skins and bus)
B. From Tengudaira to the Murodo area
C. From Murodo to Tanbodaira (using skins and the Alpine Route)
D. From Murodo to Tsurugisawa/Masasawa area
2. Participatory Event "Tengu Classic":
On the steep, open slope behind Tengu-daira Mountain Hut, all participants will challenge themselves to short turns. How you challenge yourself is up to you! You can challenge yourself in various ways, such as solo, formation, or eight. Now is the perfect time to try wide skiing!
3. Workshop where you can test ride and try out K2/BCA's '25-26 new models!
Try out the new gear for the '25-26 season on the snow! From fat skis perfect for backcountry use to BCA's avalanche gear that you've been curious about, you can actually use them and check out how they feel.
Participating guide introduction
Jun Horie is
a K2/BCA/Teton Bros/CRISPI/ROTTEFELLA/ATK contracted guide, an
Austrian nationally certified mountain ski guide, an Austrian nationally certified ski instructor, and a Japan Mountain Guide Association certified
guide. Bookings can be made at:https://bcglide.com/
STEEP article:https://steep.jp/guideclub/bcglide/
Iwao Saeki,
K2/BCA/Mammut contracted guide,
Vice Chairman of the Japan Mountain Guide Association (JMGA).
Guide reservations:http://www.t-tyrol.com/guide.html
STEEP introduction article:https://steep.jp/guideclub/tyrol/
Kazuya Igarashi
K2/BCA Contracted Guide,
Japan Mountain Guide Association (JMGA) Mountain Ski Guide
. Guide reservations:http://kagurapowderstation.com/
STEEP introduction article:https://steep.jp/guideclub/kagur-powderstation/
Yuzuru Handa,
K2/BCA contracted guide,
Japan Mountain Guide Association (JMGA) mountain ski
guide. Guide reservations:https://www.zaoc.org/winter-active/back-country/
STEEP introduction article:https://steep.jp/guideclub/zaoc/
Event Overview
| Eligible participants | - Open to skiers, telemark skiers, and snowboarders. - No prior backcountry experience is required, however, intermediate or higher skill level is necessary. |
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| period | May 10th (Sat) - May 12th (Mon), 2025: 2 nights and 3 days |
| Application deadline | Sunday, April 20, 2025 *Ends once capacity is reached |
| Number of people recruiting | Capacity: 30 people (minimum number of participants: 10 people) |
| Accommodation | Tateyama Tengu-daira Mountain Lodge |
| Participation fee | 36,000 yen (3 days) *Participation is also possible on weekends only (25,000 yen) *Other costs include accommodation (15,000 yen/1 night with 2 meals x number of days), lunch, Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route (round trip to Tengu Sanso), and transportation costs. |
| Required equipment | Skis, ski boots, poles, goggles, helmet, climbing skins, (ski crampons if you have them), complete snow safety gear, backpack, rain gear (jacket and pants), snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, and other equipment suitable for backcountry skiing. *You must bring your own equipment. *Mountain insurance is mandatory. |
's a look at the 4th tour, which the STEEP editorial team also participated inHere. Why not experience a special three days in Tateyama to conclude the snow-rich '24-25 season?
▶Contact
Jun Horie
Backcountry Glide:https://bcglide.com/
Email: jun_skiman@bcglide.com
Phone:090-6994-5098
EOC Japan Co., Ltd. (Operational Support)
Official Website:https://www.eoc-japan.com/