Guiding throughout Hokkaido based in Niseko throughout the year
"Niseko Mecca" is based in Niseko, Hokkaido and provides guide services all year round. We provide a wide range of Hokkaido natural fields such as backcountry guiding in winter, trekking, canyoning, river & sea kayaking in summer.
Tours that can be selected according to experience and location
NisekoMecca has four types of winter backcountry tours. You can choose according to your wishes and level, such as "I want to ski Mt. Yotei" or "I want to start from the slopes." It is also appreciated that the guide will pick you up at your accommodation in the morning by car.
[First time backcountry skiing]
"I want to try backcountry skiing, but what should I do? I don't know the equipment well, and there's no one to ask. But I want to try it!" Tools are included, so there is no need to worry. Lectures on how to climb, how to slide, and how to use equipment such as snowshoes and beacons are also provided.
[Backcountry guide (Niseko/Kiroro/Asahikawa)] Depending
on experience and weather, we will guide you to the best mountain that day. The area includes Annupuri, Iwaonupuri, Nitonupuri, Chisenupuri, Mt. Rhododendron, Mt. Menai, Mt. Raiden, Mt. Shiribetsu, and other mountains outside the Niseko area. It also covers the Kiroro area, the Sapporo international area, the Daisetsuzan area, the Tokachidake area, and the Asahikawa area. Held even if there is only one participant (In the case of one person, the fee will be added)
[Mt. Yotei BC Guide]
The charm of Mt. Yotei is that you can enjoy various slopes from open barn to tree run, a tour where you can enjoy long runs and long hikes. However, participants must have about 3 hours of hiking experience, experience deep snow (powder snow), and be able to ski off-piste smoothly.
◆ 2024 Niseko Mecca event
will be held in the BC area in Hokkaido! Check out our HP mecca events such as Asahikawa BC in December, Otaru BC in February, Furanodake Tokachidake BC in March, and the Niseko Mountain Range traverse in March!
representative
Hisataka Tanaka
He has experience not only in the mountains of Hokkaido but also overseas, such as climbing in Squamish, BC, Canada, climbing & hiking in the Canadian Rockies, backcountry skiing, tramping & climbing & backcountry in South Island, New Zealand. Guide business in Niseko since 2002.
[Qualifications]
・JMGA Climbing Guide・Stage Ⅱ
・JMGA Ski Guide・Stage Ⅱ
・NZMSC Avalanche ST1
guide area
| main guide area | All of Hokkaido (Asahikawa, Furano, Kiroro, Rusutsu, Mt. Yotei, Niseko) |
| Other areas | — |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Hisataka Tanaka (JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II/Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Hisataka Tanaka (JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II/Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 2 full-time employees, 1 part-time employee (including 2 qualified employees) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 5 guests (depending on tour level) |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (7 vs. 3) / 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 | 13,000 yen |
| other | *Avalanche prevention 4-piece set 2,000 yen / Fat ski with tour binding 4,000 yen per day |
Actual contents of the tour
| first backcountry | Backcountry guide | Mount Yotei BC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | about 5 hours | about 6 hours | about 7 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference | about 300m | About 500-1000m | 1000m～1500m |
| average hike time | 2 hours to climb | 2 to 3 hours of continuous climbing | More than 3 hours of continuous climbing |
| Slope content | Choose a slippery medium slope | Choose the best line of the day from alpine to treeline | Open steep slope near the summit, wide tree run from the middle |
Information
| address | 123-62 Arishima, Niseko Town, Abuta District, Hokkaido |
| TEL | 090-7340-6330 |
| tanaka@niseko-mecca.com | |
| WEB | http://www.niseko-mecca.com/ |
| SNS | NisekoMecca NisekoMecca |
*The content posted is information as of October 2023.