The desire to have many people experience the undiscovered Hokkaido
A mountain you've always wanted to climb, a landscape you've never seen before, fresh powder snow untouched by anyone. Imagine being able to go to such a field safely and enjoyably at the perfect time...
"UNTRACKED HOKKAIDO" is a guide service that started with the desire to let many people experience the unseen side of Hokkaido. Based in Sapporo, which has easy access, guides will select and take you to the best conditions at any given time from Hokkaido's vast expanse of untracked local spots and powder areas.
According to the group's director, Kyoichi Kano, "We guide everyone to explore Hokkaido's deserted slopes and deep powder. In recent years, we have been exploring slopes in the southern part of the island."
You can choose and arrange tours that suit your skills and experience
There are four main plans offered
【1DAY PLAN】
We'll guide you to the best locations near Sapporo. Beginner-friendly plans are also available.
【PRIVATE PLAN】
This plan is for those who want to visit places they've always wanted to go or want to take a tour with just their friends.
【TOTAL COORDINATE PLAN】
Sapporo STAY Tour. Stay at recommended accommodations and search for powder snow in and around Sapporo.
【ADVANCE PLAN】
Step up from your usual tours. Options include the Karibayama Expedition and a guide's hometown exploration plan in southern Hokkaido.
representative
Kyoichi Karino
2004 Mustagh Ata (7546m) ski expedition
2006 First descent of the west face of Mt. Rishiri
2007 Patagonia Darwin Range sea kayaking & ski expedition
2017 First descent of Yamunai Gorge on Mt. Rishiri
2017 Descent of the southwest face of Denali (6190m)
[Qualifications, etc.]
・JMGA Mountain Guide Stage II
・JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
・Avalanche Search & Rescue Training Instructor
・PATAGONIA Snow Ambassador
*JMGA…Japan Mountain Guide Federation
Guide Area
| Main guide area | Hokkaido: From the north to the south (Mount Rishiri, Horokanai, the low mountains of central Hokkaido, Mount Kariba, etc.) |
| Other areas | — |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Kyoichi Kano (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Kyoichi Kano (JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II) |
| Number of guides | 1 full-time employee (1 qualified employee) |
| Guide Ratio | 1 guide: 5 guests |
| Percentage of guests | Skiing and snowboarding (7 vs. 3) / Men and women (8 vs. 2) |
rental
| Snow Safety Gear | Beacon, probe, shovel (ant/1,000 yen each, 1,500 yen for a set of 3) |
| backpack | Something that can be fitted with a board (available/1,000 yen) |
| Skiing | Skis with touring bindings (none) |
| Climbing gear | Climbing skins and snowshoes (available/1,000 yen each) |
Fee
| 1DAY | 12,000 yen: Access to ski resorts like Kiroro and Sapporo Kokusai, or backcountry skiing on less crowded low mountains near Sapporo (within 2 hours of travel from Sapporo). 9,000 yen: 1-day plan for beginners. |
| others | - Advanced Plan: ¥24,000 - ¥38,000 - Expedition plans include starting from an unknown mountain in northern Hokkaido, setting up a base camp by pulling a tent on a sled, and then sliding down the slopes. - Mountain insurance is required to participate. |
The actual tour content
| First time participating | BC experience | The most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity time | About 4 hours | About 6 hours | More than 6 hours |
| Cumulative elevation gain | About 200~300m | About 200~400m | About 600~800m |
| Average hiking time | About 1~2 hours | 2~3 hours | 6~8 hours |
| Slope Contents | The average slope is 25 to 30 degrees. Enjoy the gentle, relatively open slopes | The average slope is 30 to 35 degrees. Enjoy open slopes and tree runs | Open slopes of 35-40 degrees. For those who can control the slough. We also have plans to build a base by camping and ski lots on nearby slopes |
Information
| address | Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| TEL | 050-3704-1520 |
| info@untrackedhokkaido.com | |
| WEB | https://www.untrackedhokkaido.com/ |
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