Madarao Backcountry Tour - Japan Snow Adventures

*This price is for a private tour for up to 4 people (larger groups are available on request). If you are interested in sharing a guide with a group, check out our Nozawa Group Backcountry Tours.*

Madarao is a pleasant reprieve from many of the crowded nearby resorts and has a great mix of tree runs and secret back bowls to please powderhounds!

A little bit off the beaten track but still easy access from Nozawa or Myoko, Madarao offers a great alternative to the hustle and bustle of some of the bigger resorts but has some nice little gems stashed away. Short hikes (20mins) allows us access to some great BC treeline terrain with varying slopes and aspects. The route will be chosen and customised by your guide to match the skill and experience of your group.

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The route will be chosen and customised by your guide to match you skill & experience level

Routes and skill levels

Whether you are a newbie to backcountry looking to learn how to use all the gear and access some untracked powder, or a veteran of the BC looking for something steep and deep, we will design a private tour to fit your needs!

Please note that this is a custom tour away from our home base of Nozawa. Prices will vary to cover transport and additional costs.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

If you are staying in Nozawa, we will be able to take you from your accommodation to the destination of the tour, then drop you back at the end of the day. If you are staying elsewhere, we will let you know the meeting point in the destination resort before the day of the tour.

SEASON

Jan 15th – March 15th

MEETING TIME

Please arrive by 8:00AM

RETURN TIME

Approximately 16:00 .

REQUIREMENTS

The minimum age to join our tours is 13 years old.

Participants under 18 need a guardian to be present on the tour.

Participants under 20 need a signature from a guardian.

A minimum level of fitness and downhill skiing/riding ability is required for our tours.

For this location, a minimum of L2 is required for fitness, and level 1 for downhill. Please refer to our Ability Levels.

BRING

Ski/snowboard, boots, ski clothing, gloves, helmet, goggles, ski poles with BIG baskets, lunch, plenty of snacks and water

INCLUDED

Professional guide	Avalanche transciever
Probe	Shovel

NOT INCLUDED

Ski/Snowboard equipment

Lift ticket

Lunch

LIFT TICKETS

Lift tickets are not included in the price of the tour. Please wait until the morning of the tour to purchase lift tickets so that the guide can advise you on the type of ticket required.

8.00 AM – 8.30 AM: Orientation

Organise and check gear for the day
Discuss days conditions and planned routes with guides
Fill out mountaineers card

8.30 AM – 9.30 AM: Lifts

Take the lifts to the BC access point for the day and do basic beacon checks.

9.30 AM – 10.00 AM: Hike 1

A short hike will take you to the first powder area of the day.

10.30 AM – 10:45 AM: First run of the day

Time to crank that smile and enjoy the powder that “Snowzawa” is famous for.

10:45 AM – 11.15 AM: Hike 2

A short hike and lift ride will bring you back to the top of out BC area.

11.15 AM – 11.45 AM:Second run

Another pristine powder field ready for you to make your mark.

11.45 AM – 13.00PM: Hike and lunch

Another short hike, lift and then lunch before we take on the afternoon.

13.00PM – 15.30PM : More powder

Nothing better for after lunch than chomping into some more powder. Guides will make the most of conditions by choosing routes perfect for your group.