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Tokachi Range Backcountry Skiing

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Posted on Dec 7, 2023
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The Tokachi Range 十勝連峰 at the southern end of the Daisetsuzan National Park 大雪山国立公園 in central Hokkaido offers direct access to the alpine, with a number of trailheads very near treeline. The powder skiing at mid-altitudes can be some of the best in Hokkaido, active volcanic steam vents dot the landscape, and long spring tours offer up some truly expansive terrain. Looking for other backcountry ski routes in Hokkaido? See our full list here.

Featured image skier: Mathieu Jaudon.

Last updated Jan 19, 2025

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Maefurano-dake Ski Touring


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Maetokachi Kabawara Ridge


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Maetokachi-dake Taisho Crater and Tokachi-dake Hut


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4 thoughts on “Tokachi Range Backcountry Skiing”

  1. paul wright

    I am a swiss guide with super fit wife, and we are ski touring in Hokkaido for first time 10 feb to 7 march
    we have booked 11 feb to 22 feb in airbnb in kutchan near niseko
    then we hit the road going to furano etc and no fixed plans. we have a rental car ( not sure what size) but were happy to team up with any other ski tourers
    paul wright pwow.wright@gamil.com

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  2. Lucas

    Hey,
    are there any guides left in Furano around Feb 19th and the 3th of march?
    We would be a group of 2 guys.
    Thanks in advance 🙂

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    1. John Strong

      Hi Lucas,

      Im traveling solo to Japan in earlier Feb, if you’d like to link up and hire a guide together. I’m an expert skier, whose been touring for the past 9 years. If you’re interested, feel free to shoot me an email at Jfstrong@gmail.com

      Best,
      John

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