Hokkaido Powder Week
Hokkaido, Japan
Feb
You’ve heard it from your friends, “you need to go to Hokkaido!” They’re not pulling your leg. The Hype is real! Just to the north of the main island of Japan, Hokkaido receives the right amount of Siberian cold and ocean fed precipitation to supply endless amounts of deep powder. The snow is what it’s all about and we’re going to ride as much of it as we can over this powder week!
Storm days are spent riding the wide-open birch tree forests Hokkaido is known for. Sunny days are for summiting the local volcanos and getting big descents into the valleys. Evenings are spent soaking in the many natural Onsen’s (natural hot springs) on the island and enjoying the very fine art of traditional Japanese cuisine. This is the trip you’ve been dreaming about!
You will be lead by our best IFMGA and AMGA Certified Ski Guide - Geoff Lodge and Laura Berger. Be ready for they like to serve up a week of the deep, untouched powder lines you’ve been dreaming of on these hot sunny days. If you’ve skied with us before, you know we always find it. We believe this trip is about ski touring into the peace of nature to find untracked pow away from the crowds. We may use a lift or two to access some of the stellar backcountry venues, but the majority of the trip is spent well out of bounds.
Our accommodations are very comfortable. Our logistics are proven. We believe in providing a trip that includes almost everything. You just arrive ready to ride as a much as possible.
Laura's recommended gear
This is your go to list for a week of Powder Slaying in the Hokkaido Backcountry!
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Spark Mittens 2026 in Blue size Large | Leather
Julbo
Julbo Julbo Razor Edge Goggle Gray / Green REACTIV 1-3 High Contrast
Hestra
Hestra Fall Line Mittens 2026 in Brown size 8 | Polyester/Neoprene
Mammut
Mammut Taiss IN Hooded Jacket - Women's Mammut Red Medium
Mammut
Mammut Stoney HS Pants - Men's Black 48
Flylow
Women's Flylow Sarah Jacket 2024 - Small Orange Package (S) + L Shell in Black size S/L | Polyester
Julbo
Julbo Julbo Frequency Black / Gray REACTIV 1-3 Light Amplifier Sunglass
Smartwool
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip - Women's Charcoal Heather Small
Smartwool
Smartwool Intraknit Thermal Merino Base Layer Crew - Women's Mink/Terracotta Large
Smartwool
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's Chalk Violet Heather Small
Smartwool
Smartwool Ski Zero Cushion OTC Socks - Womens Purple Iris Small
Therm-Ic
Therm-ic Ultra Warm Performance Socks S.E.T. 2026 in Gray size Medium | Wool/Elastane
Hestra
Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Mittens 2026 in Black size 10 | Polyester/Neoprene
Smith
Smith I/O Goggles Black Chromapop Sun Red Mirror
Julbo
Julbo Julbo Density Black / Black REACTIV 1-3 High Contrast Sunglass
Mammut
Mammut Alto Guide HS Hooded Jacket - Men's Marsh-Dark Marsh L
Poc
POC Zonula Goggles + Partly Sunny Blue Cat 2 Lens | Black | Christy Sports
Julbo
Julbo Frequency Sunglasses 2026 in Purple
Julbo
Julbo Fury Reactiv Sunglasses 2026 in Black
Ortovox
Ortovox Merino Thermovent Long Sleeve Top - Women's - Mountain Rose - L
Dynafit
Women's Dynafit Radical Pro Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 in Blue size 22.5
Patagonia
Patagonia Black Hole Gear Tote 2026 Bag in Blue | Polyester
K2
K2 Mindbender 116 C Skis 2024 size 187
Tecnica
Women's Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro W Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 in Green size 26.5
Mammut
Mammut Alugator Pro Light Shovel Black one size
Mammut
Probe 280 Speed Lock Vibrant Orange one size
Mammut
Mammut Tour 30 Airbag 3.0 Backpack (Set with Airbag) 2026 in Black size 30L
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol 32 Backpack Black Medium/Large
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Expedition Ski Pole Desert Sky 155 cm
Black Crows
Black Crows Trios Freebird Ski Poles 2026 size 115-140 | Aluminum
Atk
ATK Raider 11 Evo Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2026 in Pink size 102
Atk
ATK Freeraider 15 Evo Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2026 in Black size 97
Mammut
Barryvox 2 Beacon
Black Diamond
Access Down Hoody - Women's Soft Lilac Extra Small
Stio
Women's Stio Figment Jacket 2025 in Khaki size X-Large | Polyester
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Recon Stretch Shell - Women's Black Medium
Stio
Women's Stio Figment Bibs 2025 in White size Medium | Polyester
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Recon LT Shell - Women's Medium Blackberry
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Recon LT Pants - Women's Black Large
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Recon Stretch Pants - Men's Flax Large
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Deploy Down 0.5 Full Zip Hoody - Men's Black Large
Black Diamond
Mission Jacket
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Softshell - Men's Saffron Small
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody - Men's Belay Blue Medium
Mountain Hardware
Down Skirt
Flylow
Flylow Kane Jacket Men's 2024 - 2X-Large Green Package (2X-Large) + 2X-Large Shell in Black size Xxl/Xxl | Nylon
Sidas
Sidas Fusion Uni S-1400B Heated Socks | Large | Christy Sports
Hestra
Hestra Army Leather Heli Ski 3-Finger Mittens 2023 in Blue size 5 | Leather/Polyester
Poc
POC Obex WF MIPS Helmet 2026 in White size Medium/Large
Mountain Hardware
Fleece Zip Jacket
Dps
DPS Pagoda Tour CFL 112 Skis 2026 in Yellow size 189
Tecnica
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2022 in Orange size 22.5 | Rubber
Ortovox
Ortovox 230 Competition Long Pants - Women's - Black Raven - S
Dynafit
Dynafit Radical Pro Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 in Khaki size 26.5
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Expedition 3 Ski Poles 125
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Ascension Skins 181-192 cm
Tecnica
Women's Tecnica Zero G Tour Scout W Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 in Blue size 25.5
Ortovox
Ortovox Fleece Grid Cover Glove - Women's - Mountain Rose - XS