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December Adventures

12/11 (Sat) Tengu-dake - Winter Warmup - Intro to Winter Climbing
This trip is for those with previous mountaineering experience or those wanting to get into it. We will be climbing the West Ridge of Tengu-Dake on the northern part of the Yatsugatake Range. During the climb we will cover basic crampon techniques as well as ice axe use including self arrest practice if snow conditions allow. Everyone should review these skills every year, and this is a great chance as the winter climbing season is getting started. 
11,500円 (Transportation, ice axe, crampon, and helmet rental included)
Hiking Level: 2C ・*Trip departs Friday night (10th with campout)
12/18 (Sat) Avalanche Awareness - Partner Rescue Clinic
This course follows the American Avalanche Association's Avalanche Awareness Course curriculum to teach the basics of partner rescue using a beacon, probe, and shovel. This course is great for those with previous avalanche rescue training and want to brush up on the search and rescue skills before the season starts and good for those looking to get a taste of avalanche safety training before moving into a full certification course. Location is TBD and will be decided a few days before based on where there is sufficient snow. *Beacon is required and rentals are available.
11,500円 (Transportation and avalanche rescue instruction included)
Hiking Level: 1B ・*Trip may depart Friday night w/ B&B stay
12/31~1/3(Fri~Mon)South Alps New Year's Winter Mountaineering Senjo and Kaikoma
We are heading to the Southern Alps to spend 4 days and 3 nights climbing some great classic snow routes on two of the 100 famous mountains. These are not technical climbing peaks but do require ice axe and crampon skills to climb safely. There will be an opportunity to review these skills and strong climbers with appropriate gear are welcome. We will be walking in along a forest road for 12~14km on day one to set up base camp and then day hike the peaks on Saturday and Sunday, with an easy descent on Monday. 
34,500円 (Transportation and ice axe and crampon rental included)
Hiking Level: 2C *Friday night departure

January Adventures

1/8~10 (Sat~Mon) Shiga Kogen 3 day Ski / Snowboard Holiday
On this trip we are headed to the giant Shiga Kogen resort for 3 days of skiing and snow boarding in the middle of the powder season. There is so much terrain available you will not be able to hit it all in 3 days. If we have a powder day, we'll be heading up early to hit Yakebitai and Oku-Shiga for the best powder skiing in the region. We'll vary the starting location each day to give you a chance to explore all the great options available. Lodging will be in Yudanaka Onsen with some great hot springs and awesome food and beverage choices available. 
39,500円 (+tax) (Transportation, 3 nights Lodging, 1 day breakfast, and 3 days lift tickets included) *Trip departs Friday night (7th)
1/15~16 (Sat~Sun) Hakuba Ski Weekend
We are making another trip to Hakuba taking and have a great deal for 2 nights lodging and 2 days of skiing. One day will be spent skiing at Happo, and the other day will be at Cortina if we have a powder day, otherwise Tsugaike will be our 2nd choice. The order of resorts is flexible to take advantage of the best snow conditions. Lodging will be at Chalet Winterfell close Happo center village. 
28,500円 (+tax) (Transportation, 2 nights Lodging, one day breakfast, and 1 day lift ticket included) *Trip departs Friday night (14th)
1/29~30 (Sat~Sun) Nozwa Onsen Ski Weekend
Nozawa Onsen is one of the best ski areas in Japan featuring amazing and consistent powder, easy access to backcountry, and a great night-life in the village. We're headed up Friday night and will spend 2 nights with 2 full days of skiing at this amazing resort. Lodging will be in the center of the village at Utopia Hotel and breakfast is included each day! We will have members heading into the backcountry if conditions are safe and anyone with the appropriate experience and equipment are welcome to join. 
34,500円 (+tax) (Transportation, 2 nights Lodging, 2 days breakfast, and 2 day lift ticket included) *Trip departs Friday night (28th)

February Adventures

2/5~6 (Sat~Sun) Madarao Ski and Snowboard Weekend 
We have arranged a large private chalet in the center of the Madarao Ski Village close to numerous restaurants and a 5 minute walk to the resort. We are planning two days of skiing at this powder heaven and have arranged lift tickets for both Madarao and Tangram which are connected together at the summit. Both resorts feature some great tree runs and lots of ungroomed terrain. Breakfast is included each day.
32,900円 (+tax) (Transportation, Overnight Lodging, Breakfast, and 2 days lift tickets)
​2/11~13 (Fri~Sun) Myoko and Arai Ultimate Powder Holiday
For this 3 day holiday we are heading to the Myoko area for some of the best skiing around hitting up 3 different resorts over 3 days. Arai is the ultimate highlight with it's world class ungroomed terrain available, and we will head there on the best snow day. We will also be skiing at Suginohara and if we have another good powder day, Seki Onsen is on the list as well, with Akakura-Kan being the backup if Seki does not have good conditions. Lodging is in the center of the Akakura ski village with plenty of restaurant and bar options available. 
37,500円 (+tax) (Transportation, 3 nights Lodging, and 2 days lift tickets)
2/19~20 (Sat~Sun) Urabandai Ski and Snowboard Weekend 
We are headed up to a less crowded ski area on the backside of Bandai-san, and will head to three different resorts on the weekend. The plan is to head to Alts Bandai and Nekoma (demonic cat) resorts one day, with a huge variety of terrain for all levels as well as some off piste tree runs. We will also head up to a secret gem at Minowa which has some awesome untouched tree runs as well as a back country ski climb and descent available. We'll be staying in a mountain cottage, and cooking up some great dinner and breakfast, and some hot Gluehwein for Saturday evening. And of course our best feature is the small group size. *Friday night departure
31,500円 (+tax) (Transportation, 2 nights Lodging, 2 Meals, and 2 days lift tickets)