Enjoy the unique nature and powder snow of Zao to your heart's content
ZAOC has been planning and running outdoor activities mainly in Zao, Miyagi since 2013. They offer the splendor of Miyagi's nature, especially Zao, and the fun of playing there throughout the four seasons.
In winter, they offer a wide range of backcountry tours where you can enjoy the beautiful and fantastical natural scenery unique to Zao, as well as untouched powder snow.
Backcountry lessons for beginners
ZAOC offers tours for all levels, from backcountry beginners to experienced skiers. Beginners can choose from a "starter pack." After an explanation of the equipment and a lesson on how to use it, you'll then enjoy a leisurely 15-30 minute hike up the slopes before skiing in the backcountry. Lunch is served in the mountains, allowing you to fully enjoy nature. Free rental of K2 fat skis is also available for those who wish!
Choose from Level 1 to 3 by level and location
Experienced skiers can choose from "Level 1" to "Level 3," and the tour content and location can be tailored to their level. Incidentally, "Level 1" is available from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM for groups of three or more, and includes three locations: "Eboshi," "Minowa," and "Omoshiroyama." The hikes are all easy, lasting just one to two hours, making them easy to participate in. Each tour offers attractive opportunities to enjoy the unique features of the slopes.
"Level 2" is for advanced skiers. It goes deeper into the mountains, making the hike more challenging, lasting two to three hours, but the elevation difference is also greater. There are three locations: "Eboshi," "Kitou," and "Fubozan."
"Level 3" is a hike of about three hours. The terrain, snow quality, and spectacular views make it well worth the effort, and high-quality backcountry fields await. Tours are available, including "Miyagi Prefecture's highest peak, Byobudake Tour," "Zao's Okama Kama Tour," and "Zao's core, Maruyamazawa Tour." For more details, please see the ZAOC website
representative
Yz (Y-G)
Representative of ZAOC. A multi-talented professional skier, backcountry guide, web creator, tea master, and more. He has been enjoying Zao since he was a child. His textbook on life is "From the North Country."
[Qualifications]
JMGA Mountaineering Guide Stage II
, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II
, JAN Avalanche Worker Level I
, FWT Japan Advisor
, RESCUE 3 Swiftwater Rescue First Responder
, SUPA Basic Instructor
, Japanese Red Cross First Aid Paramedic
*JMGA: Japan Mountain Guides Association,
JAN: Japan Avalanche Network
guide area
| main guide area | Southern Tohoku with Miyagi Zao at its heart, Mt. Chokai, Mt. Gassan, Hachimantai, etc |
| Other areas | pear |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Yuzuru Handa (JMGA Ski Guide Stage II, Mountaineering Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Kei Kano (JMGA Ski Guide Stage I, Mountaineering Guide Stage II) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 1 full-time, 2 part-time (including 1 qualified person) |
| guide ratio | 1 guide: 6 guests |
| percentage of guests | Skiing/Snowboarding (8 vs. 2) / Men and Women (8 vs. 2) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (Ant) |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (pear) |
| climbing gear | Climbing Skin (Ant) Snowshoe (Ant) |
price
| 1DAY | From 7,000 yen |
| other |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | BC experience Ali | most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 4 hours | about 6 hours | about 6 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference |
300m > | about 800m | About 1300m |
| average hike time |
15-30 minutes | 1-3 hours | 3.5-4 hours |
| Slope content | Tree run from an open angle of about 25 degrees | Open burn, wooded area | Open burn with 35-40 degree slopes. Also includes stream terrain |
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address
- Kaminohara, Togatta Onsen, Zao Town, Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture
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Mail
- mail@zaoc.org
