Lift Accessed Backcountry / Off Piste Tours

Japan Powder Skiing At It's Best

You've seen the Japan powder skiing, off piste and backcountry videos and gotten stoked, and Hakuba gets huge snowfalls, but with the keen local skiers and riders lined up first thing in the morning after a big dump the resorts get tracked out pretty fast, unless you know where to find the "secret stashes". Join a tour with Evergreen's experienced guides and smash powder like a local.

LIFT ACCESSED BACKCOUNTRY / OFF PISTE PRIVATE TOURS IN HAKUBA

Several of Hakuba's resorts have excellent side-country access where you can get the best taste possible of Hakuba Off Piste. Access the goods with the lift services of the resorts and then ride the excellent "side-country" terrain. Go with the knowledge and expertise of local professional ski & split-board guides into the best steep powder stashes in Japan...right here in Hakuba!

We customize the tour to your skills, to contact us, tell us your current level and we will make a tailored tour to fit your skills Check Your Skill Level Here

What's included?

1 day of guiding Lift assisted Off Piste terrain.
Professional and certified Guide
3 piece backpack (with Beacon, shovel & probe).
Basic Rescue Insurance
Ideally all the powder you can handle.
6 hours riding + 1 hour lunch break (8.00 to 15.00)
Age requirements listed below.

Available Tour Dates 2026/2027

Daily (depending on guide availability).

Tour information

Meeting point: 7.50 at Evergreen Backcountry Base at Tsugaike
7.50 Check-In
8.00 Gear check
8.10 Depart to Tsugaike Gondola
8.20 / 9.00 Load at Tsugaike Gondola (busy period / weather conditioning)
8.50 Arrival to top of Tsugaike
9.00 Safety refreshment training
9.20 Safety check
9.30 Backcountry terrain
14.30 Return to the base
15.00 End of the day and wrap up

*It will be a lunch break during the tour of aprox 30-45 minutes
*Times are a sample and subject to change depending of many factors / variables

Meeting point: 7.50 at Evergreen Backcountry Base at Tsugaike
7.50 Check-In
8.00 Gear check
8.10 Depart to preferred location
8.20 / 9.00 Load at Tsugaike Gondola (busy period / weather conditioning)
8.50 Arrival to top of Tsugaike
9.00 Safety refreshment training
9.20 Safety check
9.30 Backcountry terrain
14.30 Return to the base
15.00 End of the day and wrap up

*It will be a lunch break during the tour of aprox 30-45 minutes
*Times are a sample and subject to change depending of many factors / variables

Premium and Standard + Tour Disclaimer

Evergreen Backcountry Guides Premium Tours are subject to vehicle and guide availability. While we do our best to ensure seamless transport, short wait times may occasionally occur.

Tour Requirements

Tour customized following the experience and level of the customers.

Age Requirements

Private tours can cater to participants over the age of 12. This is dependent on skill ability, and experience in the side/backcountry. All minors have to provide proof of age via the waiver form for all of our tours.

Rental

Tours participants are eligible for a 25% discount on rentals.
Discount Code: TOURGUEST
Offer is valid only for bookings made online at least 2 days before the course commences.

Equipment Rental

Things to Bring on the day

Avalanche equipment – beacon, shovel, probe (mandatory & supplied)
Lunch, drinks and at least 1L water (mandatory)
Energy bars/chocolate/nuts etc (mandatory)
Layering for warmth, wicking & ventilation (mandatory)
Sunglasses (even if it is not sunny!) When you are hiking sunglasses are more comfortable to protect your eyes because they will not fog up. You can keep your goggles in your pack for the ski down.
Helmet (mandatory for descents)

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“Amazing guides. Robbie, Mike and Bill took us out to Cortina, taught us a lot and showed us a great time…Could not recommend it enough."Natalie (Australia)