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The premier backcountry location in Asia

If backcountry is your thing then Hakuba is your place. The secret is well and truly out that Hakuba has steep challening terrain that is easily accessible. The most popular ski resorts for backcountry are Happo, Tsugaike and Cortina. It is possible to do 1,000 metre vertical descents after only a short hike. As long as you begin your descent from a point above the the ski resorts (through one of the backcountry gates) you don’t have to worry about violating any local ski rules. What you do need to worry about is avalanche safety so make sure you have appropriate avalanche safety training,equipment and experience. If you don’t, then go with a qualified guide from one of the reputable companies below.

BACKCOUNTRY TOUR COMPANIES

You wil be entrusting your life to your guide so make sure whoever you choose is fully qualified, experienced and highly familiar with the backcountry terrain in Hakuba. Based on these requirements SkiHakuba highly recommends Northern Heights Guiding based on personal experience. They provide excellent value backcountry and side country private tours in Hakuba.
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OTHER BACKCOUNTRY COMPANIES If Northern Heights Guiding is booked out then Hakuba Evergreen also offers private day trips and is highly recommended. Prices are ¥85,000 (1 to 3 pax) and ¥99,000 (4 to 6 pax).
NORTHERN HEIGHTS GUIDING •	Both private off-piste day tours and backcountry tours available. •	Pick up/drop off at your hotel included. •	Up to 5 guests per private group. •	Tours totally tailored to your level/pace. •	No backcountry experience required. •	Best resort chosen on the day according to the snow conditions. •	Price does not include cost of lift pass (bought on day) OFF PISTE POWDER TOURS  80,000 PER GROUP PER DAY (7HRS)  •	Utilize the ski lifts and ski/board into the off-piste/ side-country zones at the resorts.  •	Little to no hiking involved. •	Many runs usually possible. •	Beacon/Probe/Shovel/Backpack required (rent available).   BACKCOUNTRY TOURS  99,000 PER GROUP PER DAY (7.5 HRS)  •	Use the ski lifts then snowshoe/splitboard/skin higher into the true Hakuba backcountry •	Usually time for 2-3 runs in a day •	Strong intermediate level required •	Typical day includes 800-1500 vertical meters hiking  •	Full backcountry kit required (rent available). MORE INFO & ENQUIRIES MORE INFO & ENQUIRIES

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The premier backcountry location in Asia

If backcountry is your thing then Hakuba is your place. The secret is well and truly out that Hakuba has steep challening terrain that is easily accessible. The most popular ski resorts for backcountry are Happo, Tsugaike and Cortina. It is possible to do 1,000 metre vertical descents after only a short hike. As long as you begin your descent from a point above the the ski resorts (through one of the backcountry gates) you don’t have to worry about violating any local ski rules. What you do need to worry about is avalanche safety so make sure you have appropriate avalanche safety training,equipment and experience. If you don’t, then go with a qualified guide from one of the reputable companies below.

BACKCOUNTRY TOUR COMPANIES

You wil be entrusting your life to your guide so make sure whoever you choose is fully qualified, experienced and highly familiar with the backcountry terrain in Hakuba. Based on these requirements SkiHakuba highly recommends Northern Heights Guiding based on personal experience. They provide excellent value backcountry and side country private tours in Hakuba.
Japan
Specialists in Hakuba Ski Holidays
©2013 SkiHakuba G.K. (Godo Kaisha company), Hakuba Mura, Japan.

NORTHERN HEIGHTS GUIDING

Both private off-piste day tours and backcountry tours Pick up/drop off at your hotel included. Up to 5 guests per private group. Tours totally tailored to your level/pace. No backcountry experience required. Best resort chosen on the day according to the snow Price does not include cost of lift pass (bought on day)
OFF PISTE POWDER TOURS  80,000 PER GROUP PER DAY (7HRS)  •	Utilize the ski lifts and ski/board into the off-piste/ side-country zones at the resorts.  •	Little to no hiking involved. •	Many runs usually possible. •	Beacon/Probe/Shovel/Backpack required (rent available).   BACKCOUNTRY TOURS  99,000 PER GROUP PER DAY (7.5 HRS)  •	Use the ski lifts then snowshoe/splitboard/skin higher into the true Hakuba backcountry •	Usually time for 2-3 runs in a day •	Strong intermediate level required •	Typical day includes 800-1500 vertical meters hiking  •	Full backcountry kit required (rent available).
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OTHER BACKCOUNTRY COMPANIES If Northern Heights Guiding is booked out then Hakuba Evergreen also offers private day trips and is highly recommended. Prices are ¥85,000 (1 to 3 pax) and ¥99,000 (4 to 6 pax).
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Japan
Specialists in Hakuba Ski Holidays
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