Heli skiers can book a seat on a chopper through us with Hokkaido Backcountry Club for an unforgettable day, taking in a bird’s-eye view of Hokkaido and skiing isolated mountain terrain with professional guides around the Shiribetsu range.
There are daily heli-skiing trips from Niseko to the 3,631 feet (1,107 m) Shiribetsu-Dake volcano in the beautiful town of Kimobetsu. The area is famous for fresh powder lines and steep ridges that blankets a beautiful birch forest. The terrain is a mix of trees, steep chutes, and open glades. Slopes range from 20 to 40 degrees, a typical resort black run is 32 degrees.
The average vertical per run is 2,130 feet (650 m), which means you will get to ski and ride over 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) of vertical with their full-day 6-run heli package. As with any heli-ski terrain, the number of runs depends on the weather, avalanche conditions, and the group’s ability level.
All helicopter packages include professional guiding and safety instructions, along with snow safety equipment, including a backpack, avalanche beacon, and probe. They also provide complimentary transport services from local accommodations.