The one who wants to ski more than anyone else is the guide himself?!

Johnny Nishida Taichi, the owner of "Mainline," a backcountry ski and mountain guide company, fell in love with powder snow at Arai and went on to become a guide in Tateyama. He is based in Hakuba and has a unique message: "The guides themselves want to ski more than anyone else, right?! Powder junkies who can accompany a guide should be very happy."

During the winter season, they plan limited-time backcountry ski tours. Guided tours are scheduled as soon as there is snowfall and skiing is possible. In order to create a custom-made tour, you can contact them once your participation dates are decided

The tour is aimed at experienced backcountry skiers (intermediate to advanced). For those who have never been on a guided tour or are not confident in their physical strength, private tours can be arranged so that you can go at your own pace

Three Mainline Tours

[One-day tour]

This tour aims to find the best conditions from the Hakuba-Itoigawa area.
・Participation fee: 13,000 yen per person (if there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an additional 3,000 yen). All expenses, including the guide's lift fee, are to be borne by each participant.

[Mania Tour]

Long hikes and skiing trips to the deep mountains. Mount Kurobu, Mount Hijiri, the north face of Mount Amakazari, the east face of Mount Tenguhara, Mount Kanayama, Mount Kurohana from Kinasa, Mount Higashiyama, Mount Dozuyama, Mount Aomi Kurohime, Mount Myojo, etc.
Participation fee: 15,000 yen per person (if there is only one participant, the tour will be held for an additional 3,000 yen). Individuals are responsible for the guide's lift fees and other expenses.

[Private Tour]

This backcountry tour is for people who don't like large groups, want to enjoy the backcountry at their own pace, or want to rent it out exclusively for their friends. (Prices vary depending on the number of people in your group)
Participation fee: 45,000 yen per person, 23,000 yen for 2 people, 16,000 yen for 3 people, 15,000 yen for 4-6 people

Guide Area

Main guide area	Hakuba
Other areas	Kubiki, Myoko, Tateyama, etc
Representative name (guide qualification)	Taichi Nishida (Johnny) (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II)
Main guide name (guide qualification)	Taichi Nishida (Johnny) (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II)
Number of guides	1 full-time employee (1 qualified employee)
Guide Ratio	1 guide: 6 guests
Percentage of guests	Skiing/Snowboarding (9 vs. 1) / Men and Women (9 vs. 1)

rental

Snow Safety Gear	Beacon Probe Shovel (Available/Paid)
backpack	Something that can be fitted with boards (available/charged)
Skiing	Skis with touring bindings (available)
Climbing gear	Climbing skins (Ali) / Snowshoes (Ali)

Fee

1DAY	(Experienced people only) From 13,000 yen
others	Gear rental is charged, some parts outsourced, please inquire/insurance is up to you

The actual tour content

	First time participating	BC experience	The most difficult
Activity time	No distinction, about 4 to 8 hours	No distinction, about 4 to 8 hours	No distinction, about 4 to 8 hours
Total altitude difference	No distinction 400~2000m	No distinction 400~2000m	No distinction 400~2000m
Average hike time	About 1~2 hours	1~4 hours	1~6 hours
Slope Contents	According to the guest	The most delicious	It's the most difficult but Johnny wants to skate (lol)

*The information posted is as of November 2021