Vehicles: Skiing and boarding most days does not require the use of a vehicle - however for guests who also want to explore the surrounding areas we offer rental vehicles for day use. Guests are required to hold a valid International Drivers Permit and be comfortable driving in winter (snow/ice/blizzard) conditions.
Back Country skiing/boarding/snowmobiling/snowcat boarding/skiing: The average day skiing or boarding in Niseko is generally very satisfying indeed - however with anything between 5 to 10 day stays we highly recommend combining it with a few adrenalin pumping activities. the Niseko area is ideal for back country boarding and skiing which generally can be accessed via lifts, exiting to the same resort or in many cases a connected resort - most of these areas are well tracked and in some cases patrolled by volunteer patrol but many of the best areas that we recommend are not accessible from the lifts and require vehicle/snowshoe exits of up to 40-80 minutes. Rather than renting a vehicle, and doing long walk ins/outs - we highly recommend a guided snowmobile and/or snowcat session. Niseko SnowCat Adventures and Niseko SnowMobile Adventures offer several packages that will get you into some of the most beautiful and adrenalin packed terrain in the world. Please refer to the links below or call us to enquire/make reservations.
Enjoy a day in Niseko's back country with Niseko Snowmobile Adventures (NSA).
Experience the rush of riding high performance snowmobiles in Niseko's legendary powder. What a way to experience the real back country onboard your own sled. NSA's guided tours will take you through Niseko's highest powder bowls, winding ridge tops and forest trails, experience spectacular views from surrounding mountain ranges that are un-attainable by any other means, definitely some of the best sledding in the world! NSA offer small-personalized tours with the highest guide to customer ratio in the area.
NSA guides are certified in wilderness first aid, back country and avalanche safety and are equipped with the latest G.P.S units. Never ridden a sled before? no problems, before your adventure begins you will receive a comprehensive 45min orientation on snowmobile operation and alpine safety. All customers are supplied and briefed in using beacons, shovels and probes.
Enjoy Niseko's pristine back country with Niseko Snowcat Adventures (NSA).
Experience the beauty of the regions hidden back country and famous bottomless powder, all from the comfort of your heated Snowcat. NSA have a choice of adventures available from scenic back country tours to guided cat skiing. Their guided tours will take you to untracked powder fields, along winding ridge tops and forest trails, through majestic Birch forests, and into fields dotted with Pines, offering you unsurpassed views of Mt. Yotei.
NSA guides are certified in wilderness first aid, back country and avalanche safety and equipped with the latest G.P.S units. NSA pride themselves on having the most experienced guides, giving the most exciting snowcat experience around, and setting the standard for back country adrenalin in the Niseko area.
