THE RIDE
CAT skiing in Japan provides the ultimate backcountry experience, conveniently dropping you off in the heart of powder country. The island’s terrain and weather patterns make a snowcat the most practical method of consistently accessing Hokkaido’s renowned powder. High winds that sometimes close Niseko’s lift infrastructure generally do not affect us, as a snowcat can travel in almost all conditions – we make sure you get up and into the deep.
Ride up the mountain in style in our custom-built panoramic glass cabin snowcats. These luxurious cabins sit on PistenBully 600 with 260 Mercedes engine snowcats. Our CATs carry a maximum of 14 guests to the near-summit of Mount Iwanai. Connect to Bluetooth and crank some tunes, chat up the guides or enjoy some freshly prepared sweets and coffee from your coach seat.
First time on a CAT? Don't miss the chance to hop in the front seat and chat with our local snowcat operators.
Our finely-tuned monsters are maintained throughout the year to ensure a smooth day of Hokkaido powder. But no matter the amount of maintenance, these machines occasionally have issues. Not to worry, for every CAT in operation, we always have a backup CAT on standby to keep the day moving smoothly.
