The wide range of routes is impressive, as you'd expect from a company with over 25 years of experience
Color Sports Club is a group based in the large fields of the Hakuba Mountain Range, located in the northern part of the Hida Mountains, also known as the ridge of Japan. They provide guides, as well as facilities such as a shop, cafe, and lodge. They have long been known for their backcountry style of skiing and snowboarding, and have been active both in Japan and overseas, in Japan's most famous mountain areas
He has many routes in the Hakuba backcountry fields that he has personally developed, so he can go to the fields with the best conditions for each day. His versatility is widely known
Furthermore, since its founding more than 25 years ago, Color Sports Club has placed great importance on deepening communication between guides and guests when they enter the mountains. This idea that mutual trust leads to a richer riding experience and a more enjoyable time has attracted many repeat customers over the years
Colorful tours based on the areas you enjoy
At Color Sports Club, each play area is characterized by a color. Each of the six colors offers its own unique "fun." Held from November to May, primarily in the Hakuba area, each "play (color)" lasts 4 to 6 hours.
For example, "Blue Play" is for first-time backcountry skiers and those looking for a casual experience. Following an orientation, participants enjoy a 400-600m elevation change.
"Yellow Play" is for advanced skiers looking to fully experience backcountry skiing. Making full use of snowshoes and climbing skins, participants enjoy a 600-1,000m elevation change, twice the Blue Play. Experiences on "Blue Play" allow participants to participate in "Yellow Play." Furthermore, repeat participants can enjoy routes on "Red Play," which offer twice the Yellow route, with an elevation change of 1,000-1,200m. The system is designed to allow participants to step up their game.
Tomohiro Tonegawa
He is a pioneer who built the backcountry ski scene that continues to this day. In the early 1990s, he turned his attention to off-piste skiing, pioneering the mountain ski scene in the harsh winter. He also has a sense of humor, living in a tent, and after working overseas, he pioneered the entire Hakuba area, which is synonymous with his work. His pioneering work continues to this day
[Qualifications]
JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II
, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
, JAN Avalanche Worker Level 2
*JMGA: Japan Mountain Guides Association
JAN: Japan Avalanche Network
guide area
| main guide area | Hakuba Valley (Hakuba, Otari, Omachi) |
| Other areas | Tateyama, Senjojiki, Myoko, Mount Fuji |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Tomohiro Shagawa (JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, JAN Avalanche Worker Level 2) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Tomohiro Shagawa (JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, JAN Avalanche Worker Level 2) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 4 full-time employees, 2 part-time employees (4 of whom are qualified) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 5 guests |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (5 vs. 5) / Men and Women (7 vs. 3) |
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 | For inexperienced and beginners: 11,000 yen (tax included), 13,200 yen (tax included) (full rental included) | |
| other | Experienced person/Advanced Light Day 12,100 yen (tax included) Repeater/Advanced Full Day 14,300 yen (tax included) |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | BC experience Ali | most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 4 hours | about 6 hours | 8 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference | 400-600m (depending on the journey) | 600-1200m (depending on the journey) | 1400-1600m (depending on the route) |
| average hike time | About 1 to 2 hours | About 2 hours | 5 hours |
| Slope content | A beautiful single slope with an open burn as the main feature | Variety of slopes including mid-slopes with minor terrain changes in both open and tree | Both open and tree slopes are mainly steep slopes, and include snow quality and undulating terrain. |
Information
| address | 915-1 Kitajo, Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi District, Nagano Prefecture |
| Telephone | 0261-71-1229 |
| Contact link | |
| Web | http://www.colorsportclub.com/ |
| SNS | colorsport colorsport colorsport colorsport vimeo |
*The information posted is current as of July 2025
