Many ski resorts close at the end of Golden Week, but for backcountry skiers, this is peak season. The unexpectedly cold weather at this time of year has brought powder to the mountains! Tateyama and Hakuba are in surprisingly good condition. Some people are saying that spring powder is the best! During Golden Week, let's follow the current state of the backcountry mountains through posts from guide clubs that hold guided tours in backcountry areas around the country!
*This article was compiled as of May 5th based on information from backcountry guide clubs that regularly cooperate with STEEP. Please check their official websites and social media for daily updates.
Tateyama (Toyama Prefecture)
https://www.facebook.com/colorsportclub/
▼Posted on May 5th
https://www.facebook.com/Backcountry.HAKUBA
Hakuba (Nagano Prefecture)
▼Posted on May 5th
https://www.facebook.com/furusekazoo
https://www.facebook.com/bluecliffjp/
Senjojiki Cirque (Nagano Prefecture)
▼Posted on May 3rd
https://www.facebook.com/furusekazoo
Niseko (Hokkaido)
▼Posted on May 5th
https://www.facebook.com/toyru.niseko/
Mount Chokai (Yamagata Prefecture)
▼Posted on May 2nd
https://www.facebook.com/%E7%95%AA%E4%BA%ADbamboo-tail-563584537053605/
Gassan (Yamagata Prefecture)
▼Posted on May 4th
https://www.facebook.com/takahiro.ishizawa.77
I want to check it out too!
