Guidance on areas to approach by hiking, where snow is good and there is little congestion
Shoji Matsumoto started his career as a guide because he wanted to "snowboard and ski various slopes" and began to experience the charm of the mountains throughout the four seasons.
Since 2015, he has been working as a backcountry guide on a splitboard. In areas all over Japan, we guide you to backcountry areas that can be approached by hiking, where the snow is good at that time of year and there is little congestion.
Since many of the tour participants want to eventually become independent backcountry skiers, we not only offer tours, but also hold workshops to teach equipment and techniques using our own curriculum. We offer a wide range of backcountry services.
"In mountaineering, smooth behavior with good communication creates speed, which leads to safety. We have the right number of people in the group for safety, and that's why we propose a safe and relaxing tour. ”
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A variety of service menus from tours to workshops
We offer a variety of tours, such as open recruitment tours, private tours, and workshops. In particular, the course menu is very wide and practical, from learning knowledge and skiing techniques for beginners who want to start backcountry, to training leaders to lead groups. Check the homepage for details.
[Backcountry public tours]
We offer quiet areas with good snow during the high season, and vertical tours during the spring season. You will learn about mountain areas that you were not familiar with before, and the way you can enjoy the mountains will expand even further. Public tours are held in various areas across the country, from Hokkaido to Tohoku, Hakuba, and Myoko. Of particular interest are the ``technical training'' and courses to learn knowledge and behavior under the theme of ``risk management for BC skiing.'' For details, please visit the official website.
・Slope lessons for BC skiing
・Risk management for BC skiing ``BC skiing technique training''
・Risk management for BC skiing ``BC skiing equipment and basic knowledge edition''
・Risk management for BC skiing ``You are the leader edition''
[Private tour]
We propose a tour that meets your requests, such as schedule, place, and content. Private guided tours can be reserved for individuals or groups and enjoyed at their own pace. They can respond to a variety of requests, such as quiet minor areas, deep/dry powder snow conditions, big mountains, traverses, and overseas expeditions.
representative
Shoji Matsumoto
"I want to ski on various slopes with a snowboard" is what got me into the mountains.
I have been able to experience the charm of various mountains throughout the four seasons, and I have been fortunate enough to meet friends who enjoy the fields, and now I am working as a mountain guide." <Support> THE NORTH FACE
[Qualifications]
・JMGA Mountain Guide Stage I
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
・Completed JAN Avalanche Operator Level 2
・JAN Professional Member
・JAN Safety Camp Provider
・JAN AvSAR Basic Course Provider
guide area
| main guide area | Hakuba, Myoko, Akita, Eastern Hokkaido, etc. |
| Other areas | — |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Shoji Matsumoto (JMGA Mountain Guide Stage I, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Shoji Matsumoto (JMGA Mountain Guide Stage I, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 1 full-time employee (including 1 qualified employee) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 5 guests |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (5 vs. 5) Male/Female (5 vs. 5) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon, probe, excavator (ant/charged) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (Ant/charged) |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (ant/charged) |
| climbing gear | Climbing skin/snowshoes (ant/charged) |
price
| 1DAY | 15,000 yen (excluding tax) Inexperienced person OK |
| other | Climbing and sliding tours are also held for experienced climbers |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | BC experience Ali | most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 3~6 hours | 5~6 hours | 6~6 hours or more |
| Cumulative elevation difference |
About 400-600m (depending on the route and conditions) | About 600-1600m (depending on the route and conditions) | 600~1600m or more (depending on the route and conditions) |
| average hike time |
1~3 hours | 2~5 hours | 4-8 hours |
| Slope content | Take a lift or gondola and take short hikes safely over gentle open slopes or wide-spaced wooded areas. | Hike to places with good conditions using lifts and gondolas. Challenge steep slopes according to your pace and snow conditions. Enjoy open slopes and forested areas safely. | Hike or climb deep areas and prominent peaks and ski. It requires physical stamina to be able to act for a long time and the ability to ski stably without falling over steep slopes. You can safely enjoy skiing on open slopes, forest zones, and steep slopes if the conditions are right. |
*The information on this page is as of January 2021.
