Beginner Snowshoeing Experience
Tour Overview
Learn to snowshoe in deep, powdery snow!
Over a course of 1 hour you will learn how to wear snowshoes, walk up and downhill and how to use your poles. You will then walk through a pictureque winter forest using your new skills. Along the way you will get the chance to have a break and a enjoy a hot drink under the trees. We will also have many chances to get some great photos. Lastly, we will return back to the start point and drive back to Noboribetsu.
Details
- Availability: January-March
- Duration: 2.5-3 hours. (start at 9:00 and 13:00) early or late start available for private tours depending on availability.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 4 people
- Equipment: Snowshoes, poles and gaiters are included.
- Clothing: Winter weather can be cold and dangerous so appropriate clothing is important. Layers that can be added or removed when you get hot or cold are needed.
- Top:
- Base layer: Long-sleeved synthetic top (no cotton) that wicks away moisture.
- Mid-layer: Thin fleece or down jacket that gives you some warmth.
- Outer layer: Windproof jacket that shields you from the wind.
- Bottom:
- Trousers: Leggings will keep your legs warm and hiking trousers that are windproof for the shell layer (no jeans or skirts).
- Socks: Thick wool socks that are higher than your boots.
- Footwear: Hiking boots or snow boots will keep your feet dry.
- Head and hands:
- Wool hat that covers your ears.
- Warm gloves or mittens.
- Additional items:
- Sunglasses and Suncream
- Backpack
- Watch this video to see what you should wear. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2unwPfykJns
- Top:
- Rental (available sizes):
- Shell jackets: M (1), L (2), XL(1) – ¥500
- Waterproof gloves with inners: S (1), M (1), L (2) – ¥500
- Food and drinks: Please bring your own water. A hot drink and biscuits will be provided.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available in Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen.
- Payment: Cash only
Tour Schedule
9:00-9:30: Pick-up (pick-up from Noboribetsu and Noboribetsu Onsen)
9:30-10:00: Drive to Orofure Pass
10:00-11:00: Snowshoe time!
11:00-11:30: Drive back and say goodbye!
Know before you go
- This is a physical activity and participants should be able to walk up and down over uneven terrain.
- Please prepare for bad weather even if it is sunny, mountain weather can change quickly.
- Tour will be either be canceled or postponed (if possible) if bad weather occurs.
- If there is an injury or the guide deems it unsafe to carry on, the tour will finish.
- Please prepare your own insurance as Nobo Tours does not have insurance for its customers.