Stay North FAQs

Ski & Snowboard Camps

General

  • We hav yover 15 ears experience ski touring around Hokkaido and know Japan’s north island like the back of their hand. Our guides are also highly qualified and we only work with companies that meet our safety prerequisites. This means that when joining one of our awesome ski and snowboard camps, you can feel confident that you are in safe and knowledgable hands - allowing you to sit back and enjoy the ride!

  • After your booking is confirmed, we will be in touch with our comprehensive packing list and pre-departure guide. This will ensure you have all the necessary information and be fully prepared for an epic adventure.

  • Guest safety is our number one priority at North People. We have a number of procedures in place to ensure our tours are as safe as can be.

    • Employment of highly qualified guides.

    • 1:5 guide ratio for backcountry tours and 1:6 for resort tours.

    • Daily guide meetings to review the conditions and trips planned before commencement.

    • Ongoing assessment of weather, conditions and hazards in and around the Niseko area.

    • Guest information overview including skill level, medical information and trip expectations.

    • Operating under the rules of the mountain and ski patrol (eg. not entering terrain that is closed).

    It is important to understand that heading out into an Alpine environment inevitably brings with it risks. However, by using a professional guiding company you can feel confident that these risks are consistently monitored and all reasonable measures are taken to keep you safe and having fun.

  • If you’re wanting a bit more information before you go ahead and book a camp with us, please reach out to our amazing team using the link below. We’re confident they’ll be able to answer all your questions.

Booking Process

  • To avoid disappointment we suggest that you book as soon as possible. This is because each camp has a limited numbers and we cannot anticipate when other guests will book.

  • To secure your spot on the camp, a deposit of 50% is due at the time of booking. The remainder of the cost is due 90 days before the camp commencement date. If you are booking within 90 days of the camp, you will need to pay the full amount at the time of booking.

  • The price includes:

    • A qualified and experienced NZMGA lead guide

    • Tail guide that is also a photographer

    • Professionally taken and retouched images from every day of the tour

    • A professionally edited video

    • Transfers to and from Sapporo or Asahikawa Airports

    • Accommodation

    • Daily breakfast

    • Onsen entry fees for 3 days

    • Avalanche pack (including beacon, shovel & probe)

    • Lift and ropeway passes for 3 days of lift access backcountry skiing & riding

    It does not include:

    • Flights

    • Lunches and dinners(although we will facilitate group meals and take you to some local favourite)

    • Ski/Snowboard rentals (although we can certainly help organise your gear for you)

    • Travel insurance (however we do cover backcountry rescue and medical treatment in Japan)

  • Once you’ve booked we will send through a booking confirmation and request any additional information we need from you. We will also email a detailed guide which outlines everything you need to know pre, during and post camp. Then we will be in touch regularly in the lead up to the camp with updated tour details.

Once on Camp

  • Our tours are targeted at the adventurous traveller - those who want to step out of their comfort zone, push their limits and experience everything Japan has to offer. Our camps are a place for like-minded individuals (with a love of everything snow) to connect and get hyped in a supportive and fun environment.

  • Hokkaido is famous for its huge quantities of snowfall each year - it’s why we love it here! However, with this often comes snowy, cloudy, sometimes windy and low visibility conditions. With this in mind, our experienced guides keep a close eye on the weather and snow conditions and know the best spots to go on any given day. We are confident that they’ll find an appropriate place for you and your crew each day of the camp. That said, if the conditions are deemed too dangerous to keep you safe by your guide, that days skiing will be adjusted to a more suitable activity - one that keeps stoke levels high and the crew together.

  • Our camps are unique experiences with accommodation to match. You’ll be staying in quirky cabins that immediately feel like a home away from home.

    Our accommodation’s are all located in tranquil settings, so offer the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of pushing your limits in the elements. Although you’ll be staying off the beaten track, we will ensure there is transportation into the hustle and bustle for meals and socialising when you desire.

    Most rooms are twin share, so if you’re travelling solo you’ll be paired with another guest.

  • Every camp is unique and offers something slightly different. What is guaranteed on each camp is a day jam packed with shredding the backcountry, unwinding in traditional Japanese onsens and dining at authentic restaurants.

    After you’re booking has been confirmed, we will send through a detailed itinerary to help get you hyped in the lead up to your adventure.

    If you’d like more information prior to making your booking, please reach out to our knowledgable staff using the link below.