NYT SNOW 2012

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NYT SPORTS: SNOW is a snow tour to Hokkaido, Japan for the beautiful winter season. As an extension of NYT SPORTS (NYTS), NYT SPORTS: SNOW promotes a positive global outlook toward snow sports between cultures. You can check out our last two unforgettable adventures here and here.

The tour is a great opportunity for you to explore the beautiful terrain and culture of Hokkaido, the northernmost  island in Japan. Taking place during President’s Day Holiday Weekend (Feb.18-20), our BASIC 7 DAYS PLAN to enjoy Rusutsu and Niseko is the most compact package. Adding the BACKCOUNTRY UPGRADE, the tour adds Daisetsuzan, satisfying area for advanced riders. Riding at two or even four amazing resorts with the best powder in the world … what more can you ask for? Get your tickets now!

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ATTRACTIONS

SNOW SPORTS
<Experience the best powder at RUSUTSU and NISEKO UNITED (Annupuri, Niseko Village, Hirafu + Hanazono)

LUXURY RESORT
Our long term partner Rusutsu Resort’s luxury (rooms, hot springs, meals, and service) gives you unforgettable memories.

BACKCOUNTRY UPGRADE
DAISETSUZAN: Asahidake and Tokachidake

 
BUY TICKETS
BASIC 7 DAY TOUR: $2,500
BACKCOUNTRY UPGRADE 11 DAY TOUR: $3,000

Tour Option
7 Day Plan $2,500.0011 Day Plan $3,000.00

 

  • Tour pricing subject to availability.
  • By purchasing the package, you are agreeing with the Terms and Conditions.
  • BASIC 7 DAY TOUR price includes: air travel, hotel accommodation (Rusutsu with breakfast & hotsprings as well), lift tickets, and transportation (airport -> Rusutsu. Rusutsu Niseko)
  • BACKCOUNTRY UPGRADE 11 DAY TOUR price includes: air travel, hotel accommodation (Rusutsu with breakfast & hotsprings as well), lift tickets, transportation (excluding all related to additional tour starting Feb.23.  Estimated cost consisting of local bus, Japan Rail and big cab share ride is $200~$300 in total depends on the number of the participants.)
  • Tour participants will share rooms.
  • The tour is open to anyone from any location. If you are not joining the tour from NYC, please inquire about the availability and any necessary tour fee adjustment.
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    PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

     

     

    SCHEDULE
    BASIC 7 DAY TOUR PLAN

    DAY 1
    Feb. 17 (Fri)
    Departing NY at 12:20PM (-> Tokyo -> Hokkaido)

    DAY 2
    Feb. 18 (Sat)
    Arriving Chitose Airport  at night
    Transport from Airport to Rusutsu via Rusutsu Resort scheduled bus (2hours)
    Stay at hotel with hot springs and breakfast in Rusutsu Resort

    DAY 3
    Feb. 19 (Sun)
    Ride at Rusutsu
    Stay at hotel with hot springs and breakfast in Rusutsu Resort

    DAY 4
    Feb. 20 (Mon)
    Transport from Rusutsu to Niseko via Rusutsu Resort scheduled bus (40min)
    Ride at Niseko
    Stay at cottage with kitchen in Niseko

    DAY 5
    Feb. 21 (Tue)
    Ride at Niseko
    Stay at cottage with kitchen in Niseko

    DAY 6
    Feb. 22 (Wed)
    Transport from Niseko to Rusutsu via Rusutsu Resort scheduled bus (40min)
    Ride at Rusutsu
    Stay at hotel with hot springs in Rusutsu

    DAY 7
    Feb. 23 (Thu)
    Check out: 5:00AM
    Transport from Rusutsu to Chitose Airport via big cab share ride at your cost*.
    Departing Hokkaido at 8:10 AM (-> Tokyo -> NY)
    Arriving NY at 10:15AM (same day)  => Go to work !

    BACKCOUNTRY UPGRADE

    DAY 7
    Feb. 23 (Thu)
    Check out: 7:30AM
    Transport from Rusutsu to Sapporo via local bus (90min), Sapporo to Asahikawa via Japan Rail (90min), and Asahikawa to Asahidake via local bus (90min) at your cost*
    Ride at Asahidake
    Stay at log house (or dorm) with hot springs in Asahidake

    DAY 8
    Feb. 24 (Fri)
    Ride at Asahidake
    Stay at log house (or dorm) with hot springs in Asahidake

    DAY 9
    Feb. 25 (Sat)
    Transport from Asahidake to Tokachidake via big cab share (80min) at  your cost.
    Ride at Tokachidake
    Stay at house with kitchen and hot springs in Tokachidake

    DAY 10
    Feb. 26 (Sun)
    Ride at Tokachidake
    Stay at house with kitchen and hot springs in Tokachidake

    DAY 11
    Feb. 27 (Mon)
    Check out: 3:30AM
    Transfer from Tokachidake to Chitose Airport via big cab share  (3hours) at your cost*
    Leaving Hokkaido at 8:10AM (-> Tokyo -> NY)
    Arriving NY at 10:15AM (same day) => Go to work !

     
    DAISETSUZAN AREA MAP

     
    NYT SNOW VIDEO

    2011 (video missing)

    2010 PART 2
    2010 PART 3

     

    Please contact [email protected] for any questions.