Treks, Tours, and Backpacking - Asia and Pacific
Treks, Tours, and Backpacking - Asia and Pacific
A skier rips through exceptionally dry Hokkaido powder. Gregg OliveriHokkaido, Japan is one of the best places in the world to backcountry ski and snowboard. The combination of light, dry snow that feels more like fairy dust, moderate lines, beautiful vistas and a rich cultural experience provide for an exceptional introduction to Japan's backcountry. The American Alpine Institute offers a flexible program that includes seven days of skiing or riding, while exploring several different backcountry and sidecountry venues in Hokkaido.
- Location:Hokkaido, Japan
- Season:January-February
- Length:9 Days (7 Days of Skiing/Riding)
- Cost:$3190
Approaching the south side of Siguniang at the start of the trek into the Changping Gou. Andy BourneThis trek offers exploration in diverse and remote areas of China, awe-inspiring scenery, and the chance to experience Tibetan and Chinese cultures.
- Location:Sichuan Province, China
- Season:September - October
- Length:9 days
- Cost:$3890
Island Peak above the town of Chukung. Colin Monteath - Hedgehog HouseThis climbing and trekking program explores several of the largest mountain valley systems in the Khumbu Himalaya and includes optional ascent of 20,306-foot Island Peak (Imja Tse).
- Location:Khumbu Region, Nepal
- Season:April - May; October - November
- Length:24 days
- Cost:$4,600 or $5,300 with Island Peak
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