Escape from the resort where you are used to skiing and ski "Nature beyond that"
10 years as a backcountry guide in Shiga Kogen, Nagano.
Since 2005, as a company specializing in backcountry guides based at the Shiga Kogen Prince Hotel, BIG CLOUD has been inviting skiers to the "beyond the nature" beyond the standard ski resorts. The so-called “Classic Route” tour that connects Shiga Kogen and Manza Onsen, etc., will guide you to the dry and deep powder spots that Shiga Kogen boasts, and to authentic mountain areas such as Mt. Iwasuge.
3 settings of 1DAY private backcountry experience
The backcountry tour, which boasts high altitude and good snow quality, has three settings: "1DAY", "Private", and "Backcountry Experience Course".
"1DAY Tour" and "Private Tour" are courses for experienced people and require a reservation.
Depending on the day, a location around Mt. We can operate from 2 people, and if there is space in the schedule, even 1 person is OK, so we are grateful. Beginners should start with the trial course. In the morning about 3.5 hours program, enjoy while taking a backcountry course. Equipment specific to the backcountry is free to rent, making it easy to participate.
representative
Yoshiki Oogumo
Skiers and snowboarders who want to work as guides and gain knowledge and experience about mountains during the winter are also welcome!
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・JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
・Japan Mountain Guides Association Senior
Climbing
Guide
guide area
| main guide area | Shiga Kogen and surrounding areas |
| Other areas | Hakuba |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Yoshiki Ogumo (JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Homare Iguchi, Nao Umemura |
| Number of affiliated guides | 3 full-time employees, 0 part-time employees (including 1 qualified employee) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 5 guests |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (8 vs. 2) / Men and Women (8 vs. 2) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (Ant) |
| ski | Skis with Tour Bindings (Ali) |
| climbing gear | Climbing Skin (Ant) Snowshoe (Ant) |
price
| 1DAY | 12,000 yen (tax included) |
| experience tour | 6,000 yen (tax included) |
| private | 40,000 yen (tax included) 1 to 3 people |
| other | Lift and gondola fees are at your own expense |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | BC experience Ali | most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 3 hours | 5 and a half hours | about 7 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference |
400m (using lift gondola) | 800m (using lift gondola) | 1200m (using lift gondola) |
| average hike time |
half an hour | about 3 hours | About 4.5 hours or more |
| Slope content | open for beginners | Intermediate or higher with lots of tree runs | There is a steep slope and a tight tree run. |