If you’ve been thinking about skiing in Japan, we’ve got you covered. In 2024, IFMGA guide Mark Synnott will be leading two trips:

  • January 16-21, 2024
  • January 25-30, 2024
  • Mark will also be staying in Japan for another two weeks after to ski on his own, and will be offering custom ski guiding on an as needed basis.

This will Mark’s third guided trip to Hokkaido and he has combined forces with Tracy Lenard of Niseko Mountain Guides to offer an unforgettable experience. Tracy is an American guide based in Niseko with 20 years of experience in Japan.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please check out the fact sheet, which has answers to most of your questions:

SMG Japan 2024 Fact Sheet

Mark would love to hear from you if you’re interested in this trip, he can be contacted at [email protected] or 603-986-9607.

Course Information

Please check out the fact sheet, which has answers to most of your questions:

SMG Japan 2024 Fact Sheet

Mountains, Cliffs, & Routes

Backcountry skiing with locations TBD and at guide’s discretion, but options include:

  • Mount Yotei
  • Mount Shiribetsu
  • Chisenupuri
  • Goshiki Onsen area

Lift accessed side and backcountry:

  • Kiroro Resort
  • Rusutsu Resort
  • Niseko United Resort
Difficulty

Advanced Backcountry

Length

6 Days of Custom Ski Guiding

Season

January 2024

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