Enjoy the joy of being in harmony with nature on a gentle and comfortable slope
Snow clouds that originate in the distant Sea of Japan are carried by the westerlies, cross the mountains, and accumulate as high-quality snow in Iwate. IWATE BACKCOUNTRY GUIDES is based in the Hachimantai area of Iwate, and organizes backcountry tours and slope sessions, mainly on pleasant slopes. Their
field is primarily the comfortable slopes of gentle mountain ranges. Their philosophy is that "the joy of immersing yourself in nature and using all your senses to harmonize with it will surely enrich your soul. Through skiing, we want you to feel the local character of Hachimantai, something unique to this place, something unique to that day, something unique to you."
Choose from "BC ENTRY" and "BC HIKE" to suit your level
"BC ENTRY" is a tour for beginners who are just starting out. The fee includes the rental fee for backcountry gear, so even those who don't have their own equipment can feel at ease. After a basic lesson, you will be guided to slopes that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind
"BC HIKE" is a flagship tour that allows you to enjoy the backcountry around Hachimantai and the Ura-Iwate mountain range, which can be reached by hiking up for about two hours. Only local guides can take you to the best spots according to the conditions of the day
representative
Kosei Takahashi
Born and raised at the foot of Hachimantai, he became fascinated with snowboarding during high school. In 2008, he moved to Niseko and learned guiding and riding at Powder Company Guides. He then worked as a lead guide and graduated from the company in 2015. Starting in the 2015/16 season, he launched "Iwate Backcountry Guides" in his hometown of Hachimantai
[Qualifications, etc.]
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage I
*JMGA…Japan Mountain Guide Association
Guide Area
| Main guide area | Iwate Hachimantai, Ura-Iwate Mountain Range, and other Iwate areas |
| Other areas | Mount Iwaki and Mount Chokai |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Takahashi Kosei (JMGA Ski Guide Stage I) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Takahashi Kosei (JMGA Ski Guide Stage I) |
| Number of guides | 1 full-time employee, 2 part-time employees (1 of whom is qualified) |
| Guide Ratio | 1 guide: 3 guests or 2 guides: 10 guests |
| Percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (2 vs. 8) / Men and Women (7 vs. 3) |
rental
| Snow Safety Gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| backpack | Something that can be fitted with a board (yes) |
| Skiing | Skis with touring bindings (none) |
| Climbing gear | Climbing skins (no) Snowshoes (yes) |
Fee
| 1DAY | BC Hike Tour: 12,000 yen |
| 1DAY | BC Entry Tour: 13,000 yen |
| others | Slope Cruising: 8,000 yen, Hachimantai CAT Hike Tour: 18,000 yen, Hachimantai CAT Ride Tour: 26,000 yen |
The actual tour content
| First time participating | BC experience | The most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity time | 5 hours | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Cumulative elevation gain |
300-400m | 400 to 600 m | Over 600m |
| Average hiking time |
2 hours | 2-3 hours | Approximately 3 to 5 hours |
| Slope Contents | Mainly gentle slopes below 1,300m above sea level | Basically, most of the slopes are open. There are a few climbs and you can ski on various slopes | In the spring season, we aim for bigger mountains and slopes |
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address
- 2-4-10 Kashiwadai, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture
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Tel
- 080-1814-3192
