Appi & Iwate Exploration 2027

Exploration is where we go further off the map. Where our Hosted trips stick to the best-known runs, here we take confident riders beyond the groomers and deep into Iwate's local-only resorts, the ones that never make a typical itinerary. Past Appi Kogen's five advanced-only tree-run zones, we venture into spots like Hachimantai Shimokura — where the locals barely chase the powder and fresh tracks last all day — and Shizukuishi, a former Alpine World Championship venue with one of the longest runs in Japan. Little to no lift lines, untracked snow, and a side of Japan most riders never see. And it's as much about who you ride with as where. Everyone here rides strong, so the week is all about people who'll challenge you and keep pace — no holding back, no riding solo. If finding others at your level has always been the hard part back home, this trip is built to fix exactly that. And if you're after a week that pushes you to ride at your best, this is the experience for you.