Dates for 8-day trips are available Jan 4- Feb 6, 2020. (One departure Jan 12-21 is 10 days and prices will increase $225 for this departure) If you have dates in mind please inquire with evo for availability and for group fit. evo and Whitecap will help pair you with a group of similar skiers or riders based on your ability level and how much you wish to tour each day.

This trip is built for intermediate to advanced skiers/splitboarders with moderate to good fitness. We will be ski touring (mainly resort accessed touring) and skiing deep snow for seven days, meaning your legs will feel it! Basic backcountry skills are required for this trip and we will review avalanche skills on the first day.

Whitecap and evo will help pair you for the group that best fits your needs. Group offerings include, young active groups, a women’s only group hosted by Girls Do Ski, a mature active couples group, mid 30’s mixed-gender groups and more. Don't see a group that fits your needs? Just ask and we will try and find a space for you. Whitecap also offers private buyouts for 6 people.

Whitecap has partnered with Canada’s premier women’s freeski camp Girls Do Ski to offer a women’s only touring Hakuba trip, Jan 12- Jan 20. All details are the same as the trips listed above but this trip will include private coaching by professional skier Leah Evans, in which she will focus on bringing you to the next level physically and mentally. This trip will be open to advanced and expert female skiers who love to ski in the backcountry and have some experience with ski touring. More questions? Just ask evo!

On this trip, we will be staying in one of two Morino Lodge Chalets. Both chalets, Alps View and Alps Retreat, have prime locations just above the village of Happo and are both a short walk to the base of Happo resort, one of the largest resorts in the region. The larger village of Hakuba is about a 5 min drive from the Chalets. Each offer twin/double western-style rooms with shared bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms, drying rooms and views of the surrounding mountains

Please check with evo and Whitecap for availability. Due to the shared chalet accommodations, single rooms may not be available.

Yes, gear can be rented directly through Whitecap at an additional fee. G3 skis, skins, and bindings are available and backpacks with avy gear are available as well. Please check with evo and Whitecap to check if splitboard rentals are available.

evo will refer to Whitecap Alpine’s cancellation policy: All cancellations must be received in writing. If a notice is received more than ten weeks prior to the starting date, customers have two options: a) May rebook reservations if an alternative date if found within the same season at Whitecap and McGillivray Pass Lodge, or Whitecap International. b) Given a full refund, less a $400 administration fee. If notice is received less than 10 weeks prior to the starting date, no money will be refunded. There is no refund for leaving early or arriving late.

On this trip, you have a few options based on your arrival time into Japan. Please provide your flight info to Whitecap and they can help find the best transfers and options for you. Please also keep in mind transfer costs to/from Hakuba are not included in the package. Depending on travel method, the travel time between Narita/Tokyo and Hakuba is roughly 3.5-6 hours. Some people opt to spend one night in Tokyo or near the airport after they arrive and take the following day to make their way to Hakuba. Others who fly in prior to 3 pm chose to depart the same day to Hakuba. Transportation ranges from private shuttle to a combination of trains and taxis. Your guides can meet you at the Hakuba station or at the lodge depending on your arrival time and transportation method. Depending on your budget, flight times and preferences Whitecap will help you find the best route.

Breakfast and lunch will be organized at the Chalet each morning for ease and efficiency of getting out to the snow. Apres and dinner will be a combination of local restaurants. You can choose to sample the amazing Japanese cuisine (Sushi, Soba, and Kobe), or spend some nights in at the chalet to maximize your chill time after skiing. If you are averse to cultural food, fear not, there are lots of western options along with vegetarian, gluten-free, etc. Breakfasts, lunches, and Dinner on the first night are included in the price of the trip. The rest of your dinners and alcohol are not included. We advise on the best locations, assist in arranging your reservations, as well as provide transport to and from each venue. It is difficult to avoid gluten in Japan, but it is possible. We recommend that you bring your own soy sauce and some snacks, as you will eat a lot of rice dishes. Being a vegetarian in Japan is easy and avoiding meat but eating fish is even easier.

Dinners typically range between $10-35 USD please provide your budget to your guide and they will give recommendations accordingly

Yes, you can submit a 50% non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance will be due 10 weeks prior to departure.

There is a maximum of 6 guests per trip. Due to the flexible nature of the groups please check with evo to see what dates are available.

Yes, please let evo know you will be using your Epic pass and receive $250 off!

While it is not required, we always recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, theft and/or accidental damage while traveling. We recommend World Nomads.