Various activities based in Hakuba

Led by professional snowboarder Yuu Takeo, who boasts over 20 years of guiding experience, this backcountry guide club is based in Hakuba and offers a wide range of services including backcountry tours, beginner training courses, expeditions, and a K2 new model test center.
Yuu Takeo, the representative and chief guide of Bantei, is highly trusted by many for his reliable skills and precise guiding, and is also dedicated to promoting backcountry safety. He has developed beacon checkers and provides consulting services to resorts.

Bantei offers a wide variety of backcountry tours

We offer backcountry tours mainly in the Omachi, Hakuba, Otari, and Itoigawa areas. The Hakuba area is so vast that even our guides who ski there almost every day can't ski every line. Its unique, almost otherworldly location and numerous lift-accessible areas make it attractive for its long skiable runs.

We prioritize safety in our guiding to ensure that all guests, from first-timers to experienced skiers, and of all ages, will be satisfied. We also offer lessons to help improve your skills.

[Beginner Tour]

This backcountry tour is for guests who are new to backcountry skiing and unfamiliar with beacon operation or backcountry skiing. The tour includes approximately one hour of beacon training, equipment usage, and a lecture on backcountry skiing. After about an hour of hiking, participants will enjoy a powder run in a location predicted to have the best conditions of the day.
Participation fee: 11,550 yen (includes photos) (If there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an additional 4,400 yen)
　　　　　*Rental gear and lift tickets are not included.

[Light One-Day Tour]

This backcountry tour is for guests with backcountry experience and who can operate a beacon. It's ideal for beginners in backcountry skiing, those who aren't confident in their physical fitness, or those who prefer a slower pace of hiking and movement. Enjoy a leisurely day trip. We'll explore powder skiing in the Omachi, Hakuba, Otari, and Itoigawa areas, anticipating the best bent-weather conditions of the day.
Participation Fee: ¥14,850 (includes photos) (If there is only one participant, an additional ¥4,400 will be charged).

[One-Day Tour]

Enjoy powder skiing in the Omachi, Hakuba, Otari, and Itoigawa areas, predicting the best bent conditions of the day. The hike up will take approximately 2 to 5 hours. A full-fledged backcountry tour.
Participation fee: 15,950 yen (photo included) (If there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an additional 4,400 yen)
　　　　　*Rental gear and lift tickets are not included.

[Expeditions & Training Tours]

Tours outside the Hakuba area, avalanche training tours, events, etc. Please check the official website for details.

[Private Tour]

This backcountry tour is for those who prefer not to be in large groups, want to enjoy the backcountry at their own pace, or want to book a tour exclusively for their group. We will guide you to your desired location (anywhere in Japan) at your own pace. (Guide's transportation and other expenses will be borne by the guest.) For details, please contact us by email or phone (0261-72-2118 or 080-2075-5717).

[Freeride Lesson]

This lesson is perfect for those who want to try backcountry skiing but are unsure if their skills are up to the task, or for those who want to participate in a one-day tour but want to confirm their skill level. We
'll teach you common backcountry maneuvers and, of course, powder skiing tips! You can take this pre-tour lesson as many times as you like. Lessons are generally conducted as private sessions for one group at a time.
Participation Fee: (Total price per session/group) 1 person: ¥5,000, 2 people: ¥8,000, 3 people: ¥9,000, 4 or more people: ¥2,500

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*The information posted is current as of January 2023