「What is "Endekashi"?

The founder is Yusaku Nagasawa, a native Hakuba local. After skiing in mountains overseas such as Canada, the US, and New Zealand, he realized that the mountains of Hakuba were just as impressive, and so he explored the mountains of Hakuba so much that before he knew it, he was named the leader of the Nagasawa Expedition. After that, he found work as a guide and started "Endegashi."

The name of the guide club, "Endekashi," is a dialect of the Otari and Hakuba regions, and is derived from "endeku" (to walk) and "kashi" (imperative form), meaning "go on foot." "Endegashi" means to go on foot in order to encounter good "hotei" (which also means "fresh snow surface" in the Hakuba dialect)

In the Hakuba area, which is crowded with numerous guide companies, Yusaku Nagasawa, who was born and raised in Hakuba, will guide you on a deep adventure that includes the local climate and culture of Hakuba

"Endekashi" Tour

The tours are rarely too large, so there is little waiting time and they are flexible, which is one of Endekashi's features and appealing points. Always looking for an exploratory spice, sometimes you hit the target and get really excited, and sometimes you end up having to trudge through the bush, but in the end it's usually a great experience

[Why]

"Nase" means "relaxed" or "easy" in the Kotani dialect. This is the perfect place for those trying backcountry skiing for the first time, or those who lack confidence in their physical strength or experience. You can learn the knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy backcountry skiing, from how to use your equipment to how to walk on snow and how to adjust your clothing, all while taking a relaxed tour. The hike will last about an hour.
・Participation fee: 10,000 yen/person

【Most of the remaining】

This tour is for experienced backcountry skiers and intermediate to advanced skiers who want to ski down Houtei at full speed. We will predict the best conditions based on the weather and snowfall on the day and guide you accordingly. The mountains in the Hakuba area are large in scale and have deep valleys, so sufficient skiing skills, physical fitness, and the ability to avoid danger are necessary. Hiking time: 2-4 hours.
Participation fee: 13,000 yen/person

Guide Area

Main guide area	Nagano Prefecture: Hakuba and Otari area
Other areas	Itoigawa, Omachi, and sometimes Iwate
Representative name (guide qualification)	Yusaku Nagasawa (JMGA Ski Guide Stage II)
Main guide name (guide qualification)	Yusaku Nagasawa (JMGA Ski Guide Stage II)
Number of guides	1 full-time employee (1 qualified employee)
Guide Ratio	1 guide: 5 guests
Percentage of guests	Skiing and snowboarding (15% vs. 85%) / Men and women (8 vs. 2)

rental

Snow Safety Gear	Beacon Probe Shovel (Available/Paid)
backpack	Something that can be fitted with boards (available/charged)
Skiing	Skis with touring bindings (none)
Climbing gear	Climbing skins (Ali) / Snowshoes (Ali)

Fee

1 DAY	Nase / Beginners: 10,000 yen (tax included) Taitenokorasesa / Intermediate to advanced: 13,000 yen (tax included)
others	All gear rentals are charged. A full set (beacon, probe, shovel, backpack, snowshoes, poles) costs 4,000 yen. Participation fees can only be paid in cash on site. Please be sure to take out insurance. If you do not have insurance, we will provide one-day, one-time insurance

The actual tour content

	First time participating	BC experience	The most difficult
Activity time	Approximately 4 to 8 hours	Approximately 4 to 8 hours	Approximately 4 to 8 hours
Cumulative elevation gain	400m~1000m	400m~2000m	400m~2000m
Average hiking time	About 1 hour	2~4 hours	2~4 hours
Slope Contents	A gentle and enjoyable slope. A tour including basic advice on BC	A pleasant slope with plenty of trails	A steep slope. Just because it's difficult doesn't mean it's fun

*The information posted is as of December 2021