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DEEP POWDER SKIING WITH IRWIN GUIDES Each year Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido receives around 600 inches of the world’s driest snow. Consequently, Hokkaido’s mountainous regions boast perfect conditions, waist-deep powder and remarkably untouched slopes. Before this exotic ski destination hits the mainstream, Irwin Guides is leading week- long off-piste ski trips to Niseko, as well as touring trips in the Diasetsuzan National Park. In the solitude of Japan’s mountains and volcanoes you will ski some of the best powder of your life, enjoy local hospitality, unique cuisine and remote “onsens” (natural hot springs). TRIP 1 NISEKO OFF-PISTE WEEK The northern island of Hokkaido holds some of the deepest and driest powder skiing in the world. Based in the ski resort of Niseko we will use the ski lifts to access world class off-piste powder skiing. DAY 0 : Depart US DAY 1 : Arrive in Sapporo, transfer to Niseko DAY 2 - DAY 6 : Guided off-piste skiing within Niseko DAY 7 : Depart Niseko via shuttle to Sapporo TRIP 2 DIASETSUZAN NATIONAL PARK Diasetsuzan means “Great Snowy Mountains”. We will skin and ski in the untouched mountains of Japan’s largest national park via boost from a 100 person tram. DAY 0 : Depart US DAY 1 : Arrive in Sapporo, stay in Sapporo DAY 2 : Transfer to Asahidake DAY 3 : Ski touring Asahidake utilizing the tram to access the region’s highest peaks DAY 4 : Ski touring Asahidake, transfer to Tokachidake DAY 5 - DAY 8 : Ski touring Tokachidake area DAY 9 : Return to Sapporo, check out Snow Festival or return to airport EMAIL [email protected] CALL +1 970 349 5430 IRWINGUIDES.COM JAPAN

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DEEP POWDER SKIING WITH IRWIN GUIDESEach year Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido receives around 600 inches of the world’s driest snow.

Consequently, Hokkaido’s mountainous regions boast perfect conditions, waist-deep powder and remarkably

untouched slopes. Before this exotic ski destination hits the mainstream, Irwin Guides is leading week-

long off-piste ski trips to Niseko, as well as touring trips in the Diasetsuzan National Park. In the solitude of

Japan’s mountains and volcanoes you will ski some of the best powder of your life, enjoy local hospitality,

unique cuisine and remote “onsens” (natural hot springs).

TRIP 1 NISEKO OFF-PISTE WEEK

The northern island of Hokkaido holds some of the deepest and driest powder skiing in the world. Based in the ski resort of Niseko we will use the ski lifts to access world class off-piste powder skiing.

DAY 0 : Depart US

DAY 1 : Arrive in Sapporo, transfer to Niseko

DAY 2 - DAY 6 : Guided off-piste skiing within Niseko

DAY 7 : Depart Niseko via shuttle to Sapporo

TRIP 2 DIASETSUZAN NATIONAL PARK

Diasetsuzan means “Great Snowy Mountains”. We will skin and ski in the untouched mountains of Japan’s largest national park via boost from a 100 person tram.

DAY 0 : Depart US

DAY 1 : Arrive in Sapporo, stay in Sapporo

DAY 2 : Transfer to Asahidake

DAY 3 : Ski touring Asahidake utilizing the tram to access the region’s highest peaks

DAY 4 : Ski touring Asahidake, transfer to Tokachidake

DAY 5 - DAY 8 : Ski touring Tokachidake area

DAY 9 : Return to Sapporo, check out Snow Festival or return to airport

EMAIL [email protected] CALL +1 970 349 5430 IRWINGUIDES.COM

JAPAN

TRIP 1 NISEKO OFF-PISTE WEEK

JANUARY 23 - 29, 2015JANUARY 24 - 30, 2016

INCLUSIONS• Professional ski guide for the duration of your trip

• Private shuttle to and from Chitose airport (Sapporo)

• 6 nights of accommodations at Niseko Park Hotel;

breakfast included (based on double occupancy)

• Group welcome dinner

• All lift tickets to Niseko resorts

EXCLUSIONS• Airfare

• Personal ski and avalanche safety gear (can be arranged

through Irwin Guides)

• Lunches, snacks and meals in transit

• Dinners (except for group welcome dinner)

• Alcoholic beverages

• Guide gratuity

A detailed packing list will be provided upon reservation.

COST PER PERSON4 - 5 people : $3,900

6 - 7 people : $3,700

8 - 9 people : $3,500

10 people : $3,300

TRIP 2 DIASETSUZAN NATIONAL PARK

JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 5, 2015FEBRUARY 1 - 10, 2016

INCLUSIONS• Professional ski guide for the duration of your trip

• One night stay, at the Chitose Airport Hotel,

breakfast included

• All lodging at the Bearmonte and Kamihoroso Hotels;

breakfast and dinner included

• Asahidake Ropeway tickets

• All shuttle transportation

EXCLUSIONS• Airfare

• Personal ski and avalanche safety gear (can be arranged

through Irwin Guides)

• Lunches, snacks and meals in transit

• Alcoholic beverages

• Guide gratuity

A detailed packing list will be provided upon reservation.

COST PER PERSON4 - 5 people : $3,600

6 - 7 people : $3,400

8 - 9 people : 3,100

10 people : $2,900

JAPAN DATES / RATES / INCLUSIONS

THE FINE PRINT A deposit of 50% of the total trip cost is required upon booking. The remainder of the trip balance will be charged 2 weeks prior to the trip departure. All global trips have a 15% non-refundable booking fee if canceled. If you cancel 30 days prior to your trip start date you will be charged 50% of the total trip cost. If you cancel 14 days prior to your trip start date you will be charged 75% of the total trip cost. If you cancel less than 14 days prior to your trip start date you will be charged 100% of the total trip cost.

EMAIL [email protected] CALL +1 970 349 5430 IRWINGUIDES.COM