Ph/Shin Otsuka
Enjoy peace of mind according to your level with the careful care of the guide
The stage is Hokkaido's magnificent Kita Taisetsu area.
As a cat tour member of the North American Heli & Cat Association, it has a reputation for thorough safety management by IFMGA/JMGA certified guides and North American style operations.
In addition, the secret of its popularity is its hospitality-filled guiding. Due to the unique weather conditions facing the Sea of Okhotsk, there is a high probability of hitting light dry powder, so-called "silky powder".
Enjoy both open barn and tree run
The day tour is mainly an open field where the ground is not leveled and the snow is not compacted, but depending on the skiing skills of the participants, they may also guide you to the tree area.
The tree area will be entered after the guide in charge has a firm grasp of the skiing skills and physical strength of the guests, and has established a relationship of trust between all the guests and the guide. If you want to try a variety of tree runs, go to the 2days tour. The 2days tour is limited to skiers and snowboarders with tree run skills. If you don't have much experience with tree runs or if you're worried about participating, first consult with us about a recommended schedule. (There is no skill requirement for private tours)
There are many repeaters, and the tour is guaranteed to be lively and lively. Past tour reports are introduced on the website, and the smiles of the participants are overflowing, and the fun time with the guide and guests in the finest powder field is conveyed.
■ Operation ■
Sales area | Hokkaido North Daisetsu area |
business period | Late December to mid-April |
Number of cats | One |
number of passengers | 12 people (10 guests, 2 guides) |
With or without boarding cabin | can be |
Number of rides | About 7 per day |
Glide altitude difference | About 4,500m (1 day average) |
■ Guide ■
Guiding | Available (4 affiliated guides / guide ratio guide 1: guest 5... 2 guides per tour) |
backcountry equipment | An avalanche beacon (three antennas or dual antennas) is required (paid rental available), powder ski equipment that can handle deep snow |
■Prices■
1 day | 60,000 yen *Includes guide fee, cat ride fee, and lunch |
other | There is a charter plan |
■Application■
reserve | requirement |
How to apply | By phone, website, or email |
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■Access■
- About 10 minutes from Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway Oku-Shirataki IC
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■Meeting place■
- Shirataki Yamanoie
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location
- Shirataki, Engaru-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido
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Telephone
- 090-7584-7238
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Mail
- info@tengucat.jp
*The information on this page is as of November 2020.