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.
From the trip description by The Ride Side
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge. Professional guiding and instruction are not included.
- Guided: Not included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 2.5 days on snow with staff
- Hosting
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Level 4: strong intermediate; group riding with other strong riders.
- Appi Kogen’s five advanced-only tree-run zones.
- Hachimantai Shimokura and Shizukuishi, a former Alpine World Championship venue with long runs.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Minimum age
- 18 years
- Adults only
- Yes
- Max group size
- 24 guests
From the trip description by The Ride Side
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Transfers
- 2 way private transfers to Iwatenumakunai Station
- 6 nights twin share in ski-in ski-out hotel
- 5 Day lift pass (Appi Kogen + Iwate region ski resorts)
- 5 Days of Riding
- 5 x Half Day Mountain Orientation with TRS Hosts
- Daily buffet breakfast & dinner
- Free Daily Onsen
- Daily private mountain shuttle
Not included
- Lesson
- Flights & train tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
Day by day
Meet the group at Iwatenumakunai Station and hop on our private shuttle directly to Crowne Plaza in Appi Kogen, our home base for the week. After check-in, get to know the team and your group for the week, and settle in for a big week of riding ahead!
In the Exploration Series, you will be with a group of intermediate to advanced snowboarders and skiers venturing beyond the resort’s marked piste terrain – exploring lift-accessed off piste, powder stashes, tree runs and side country only locals know off.
While our home base is at Appi Kogen, we’re pushing deeper and further out into the Iwate area for this experience – with the optimum snow conditions and terrain being the focus of the week. Each night, our hosts will check weather forecasts to determine the best locations to head to each morning, in order to show you the best of Appi and the Iwate region.
Each week has 5 half day hosted sessions in the morning, and free and easy afternoons, where you get to choose – to continue riding with those game to do more, or to take it easy and get a break.
IMPORTANT: Take note that no lessons are provided for in this experience and you’ll need to be comfortable off piste, powder and trees. If you are not at the skill level required for the terrain, your hosts have the discretion to recommend for you to sit out of the a portion of the itinerary for your safety.
Breakfast is included. Ride out with your hosts in small groups by skill level. Your hosts will guide you to the best lines for your ability, show you how to get around the slopes safely —and help you level up through the week.
Grab lunch, continue riding with new friends, go back to our favorite runs or start apres-ski early – it’s up to you!
Unwind at the hotel’s onsen, eat, drink and hang out with the group. Dinner at the resort is provided.
Just like that, it’s Saturday again and you’ll be off to your next adventure, on or off the board – but this is not goodbye, it’s see you again!
If you’re heading to another location and would like to arrange for Ta-Q-Bin/ Black Cat to do a pick up for your bags, we’ll bring you to the nearest outpost on Friday evening before 6PM.
Our itinerary is weather-dependent and will be tailored to the group’s overall skill level and safety.
From the trip description by The Ride Side
Where you stay
- Ski-In / Ski-Out Hotel
- Comfortable rooms with direct access to slopes and full hotel amenities
- Single slot in Twin Share Room — Early Bird: $2890 (U.P: $3090) — Up to 2 pax per room
Getting there
- Arrival:
- Arrive at Iwatenumakunai Station before 2.30PM and link up with the rest of the group to hop onto our private shuttle to the hotel
- Pick up: Iwatenumakunai Station
- Drop off: Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen
- Departure:
- Take the TRS private shuttle to Iwatenumakunai Station
- Pick up: Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen
- Drop off: Iwatenumakunai Station
From the trip description by The Ride Side
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Dates and prices
- Jan 10 – Jan 16, 20272026/27 · 7 days · 6 nights3,190 SGDPer person, single slot in twin share room; SGD regular booking price.LimitedChoose these datesNot published
Week 2 (10 Jan – 16 Jan ’27) — 1 Slots Left
- Jan 17 – Jan 23, 20272026/27 · 7 days · 6 nights3,190 SGDPer person, single slot in twin share room; SGD regular booking price.Sold OutChoose these datesNot published
Week 3 (17 Jan – 23 Jan ’27) — SOLD OUT
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