Private Backcountry Tour (Niseko area)

This tour is tailored to your needs and ability. With your guide you can explore the Niseko and its great mountains at your own pace. Hike up, take in the brilliant view and then experience some wide open turns on your way back down the mountain. The Niseko area is famous for a good reason - beautiful mountains everywhere, waiting for you to ride it down! Our experienced guides will help you to choose which area will be the best for you - yes, it is that easy! Annupuri, Iwanopuri, Chisenupuri, Nitonupuri, Moiwa and more! We run the backcountry tours since 1993, we know the area! 

Private Full-Day Lift Access Backcountry Tour

As with a half-day tour access the backcountry by using the ski lifts. On a full-day tour a range of courses may be used based on the weather on the day. Chisenupuri or Moiwa Ski resorts, and/or second run after hiking up adjacent Mt Nitonupuri or Mt. Iwaonupuri. Or just spend your day skiing /snowboarding off the main mountain of Niseko Annupuri. Full day LABC also possible in Moiwa Resort area or Kiroro Resort area. Your private tour allows more time to learn about backcountry safe travel and usage of BC gear.

Let NOASC's qualified and experienced guides pass on their knowledge of the area and share the passion for backcountry touring! Depending on the course on the day, an add-on "onsen" hot spring bath can be included at the end of the tour. Don't forget your towel.  Enquire at NOASC about the Onsen add-on option. Lift tickets and backcountry equipment rental is not included in the price.

Take a Backcountry Tour with the professionals!

Our staff are professional guides, guiding our clients on tours all year round, across the Island of Hokkaido, and overseas. NOASC staff include instructors, assessors, course facilitators, in various summer and winter outdoor adventure sports, within Japan, and overseas. Customer service, safety and your satisfaction is our priority!

Group Backcountry Tours

There are places which you have to see. From a wavy landscape of Chisenupuri and Nitonupuri, open faces of Annupuri, perfect tree riding in Kiroro to steep slopes on Shiribetsudake. So much to explore! Hike up and take the brilliant views before you start your fabulous powder downhill run. Our experienced guides will pick the best runs on the day for you - talk to our friendly staff about your preferences.

Let NOASC's qualified and experienced guides pass on their knowledge of the area and passion for touring. They will introduce you the thrills and gems of the backcountry areas closed to you. Backcountry equipment (beacon, shovel, probe, snowshoes, poles and backpacks) is not included in the price, but can be rented in NOASC. If you haven't done any backcountry yet, try our First Step BC Tour!