Enjoy the mysterious mountains of the Daisetsuzan area with a variety of programs
Natures will take you to the mountains of Daisetsuzan, which the Ainu called Kamuimintara (the playground of the gods).
Based on the Asahikawa and Daisetsuzan areas, it will take you to Hokkaido's best powder area, which boasts the world's No. 1 quality of snow known as silky snow. Natures organizes more than 100 days of tours throughout the season, offering a wide variety of programs that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to experienced riders. You can also enjoy virgin forest walks using snowshoes. Book early as the number of participants is small!
[Tour program]
■Backcountry tour
Skiing using the finest powder and terrain from the Asahikawa area and the Daisetsuzan area.
The sliding area will vary depending on the weather on the day. The initial walk time is about 1-3 hours, with 2-3 skiing trips planned.
Price: 15,000 yen/
Private tour per person Please consult us separately.
Additional charges may apply.
representative
Shinya Nakagawa
At the age of 14, he discovered snowboarding and devoted himself to the halfpipe competition. In 2000, he obtained JSBA (Japan Snowboard Association) official professional qualification. He became fascinated by the backcountry world and shifted his focus to film and photography. Feeling the enjoyment and charm of mountains and nature, he wanted to provide safe and enjoyable mountain trips, so he went into the guide industry. After working as an Asahidake Nature Conservation Warden, he established Natures in 2011.
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・JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
・Member of Hokkaido Mountain Guide Association
・Hokkaido Outdoor Guide Qualification (Nature, Summer Mountains, Winter Mountains)
*JMGA: Japan Mountain Guides Association
JAN: Japan Avalanche Network
| guide area | main guide area | Dohoku area near Asahikawa |
|---|---|---|
| Other areas | Various places in Hokkaido | |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Shinya Nakagawa (JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) | |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Shinya Nakagawa (JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) | |
| Number of affiliated guides | 1 full-time, 2 part-time (no qualified personnel, mainly in charge of tail guides) | |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 6 guests | |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/snowboarding (3 vs. 7) / Men and women (6 vs. 4) | |
| rental | snow safety gear | Beacon, probe, shovel (only 1 set) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (Ant) | |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (pear) | |
| climbing gear | climbing skin (pear) snowshoe (ant) | |
| price | 1DAY | From 15,000 yen/person |
| other | No accident insurance, etc. (required by each participant) |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | BC experience Ali | most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 4-6 hours | 5 to 7 hours | 4 to 8 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference |
About 600m > | approximately 800m | About 1,000m |
| average hike time |
1.5-2 hours | 2 to 4 hours | 2 to 5 hours |
| Slope content | open tree run etc. | From tree run to alpine | Diverse slopes from tree runs to alpine |
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address
- Hokkaido Higashikawa Town West 5 North 35
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Telephone
- 090-1305-7854
