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Japan Ski Trip 2027

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Trip Details
Dates: February 14th - February 25th, 2027
Group Price: $4425 Double Occupancy, $8010 Private Room
Trip Leader: Mark Findley
Signup Deadline: August 25, 2026

About this trip:

Tom and Mark have been planning a trip to Japan in February with a few of the Mad Dogs.  We received a quote that requires 22 people to qualify for the group rate and after discussion with the Ski Club Board the decision was made to make this a Ski Club trip and open it up for the club.

The plan is to Ski 4 days at Niseko (Ikon Pass) and 4 days at Rusutsu (Epic pass). The trip will be a ground package only which includes shuttles from Chitose Airport (Sapporo) to Niseko, shuttle from Niseko to Rusutsu and then back to the airport. Everyone will arrange their own flights and lift tickets.

Mountains and Dates Details: Japan 2027 Destinations

Detailed Itinerary: Japan 2027 Itinerary

Lodging: (double occupancy rooms)

Chitose Airport Hotel (1 night): https://www.air-terminal-hotel.jp/eng/
Niseko Hilton (5 nights): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ctsnvhi-hilton-niseko-village/
Rusutsu Marriot (5 nights) : https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ctswi-the-westin-rusutsu-resort/overview/

Pricing and Registration:

Group Rate (requires a minimum of 22 participants / 11 double rooms)

  • Double Occupancy (per person): $4425 (lodging and transfer shuttles included)
  • Single Occupancy: $8010 (lodging and transfer shuttles included)

Individual Rate (if the group minimum is not met)

  • Double Occupancy (per person): $4865 (lodging and transfer shuttles included)
  • Single Occupancy: $8795 (lodging and transfer shuttles included)

The tour operator has provided two pricing options: Group and Individual. The Group Rate is approximately $500 less per person and is available only if we book 11 double rooms (22 participants).

We must qualify for the Group Rate by August 25, 2026.

Register Now - No payment Required

If you're interested in the trip, please register as soon as possible so we can determine whether we have enough participants to qualify for the Group Rate.

No payment or deposit will be collected until we know which pricing level we've qualified for.

If we don't reach the minimum number of participants and must use the Individual Rate, you'll have the opportunity to review the revised pricing and cancel your registration with no obligation.

If we qualify for the Group Rate, I'll commit to the room block with the tour operator. At that point, full payment will be due, and your reservation will become non-refundable. This policy protects the group from losing the discounted pricing and ensures the club isn't financially responsible for unused rooms.



Cancellation Policy:

The reason for the non-refundable policy is that the club is financially responsible for the reserved room block. If participants were allowed to cancel after we've committed to the group rate, we could fall below the minimum number of participants required to qualify for the discounted pricing. That would either increase the cost for everyone else or leave the club responsible for paying for unused rooms. Neither is an acceptable outcome, so once payment has been made, your reservation will be considered final.

If your plans change after you've committed, you still have a couple of options:

  • Transfer your reservation to another skier. We may have a waiting list, or you may be able to find someone to take your place.
  • File a claim with your travel insurance if your reason for canceling is covered.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. In addition to trip cancellation and interruption coverage, many policies include emergency medical coverage, medical evacuation, and other travel-related benefits. It's important to verify whether your personal health insurance provides coverage in Japan, as many U.S. health insurance plans offer limited or no coverage outside the United States.



Transportation to Japan (Not included): Japan 2027 Travel

 

Lift Tickets (Not Included): Japan Lift Ticket Info

 

Trip Sign up and Payment

Online registration schedule: Now

 

Full Balance due in full at confirmation that we have secured the group rate. (Credit Card or ACH payments only)

 
  
 
 
 

Date

Sunday, February 14, 2027, to Thursday, February 25, 2027

Location

Japan
HKD  
JPN

Event Contact(s)

Mark Findley

Category

Ski Trip Front End Events

Registration Info

Registration is required
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation is not allowed.

The reason for the non-refundable policy is that the club is financially responsible for the reserved room block. If participants were allowed to cancel after we've committed to the group rate, we could fall below the minimum number of participants required to qualify for the discounted pricing. That would either increase the cost for everyone else or leave the club responsible for paying for unused rooms. Neither is an acceptable outcome, so once payment has been made, your reservation will be considered final.

If your plans change after you've committed, you still have a couple of options:

-Transfer your reservation to another skier. We may have a waiting list, or you may be able to find someone to take your place.

-File a claim with your travel insurance if your reason for canceling is covered.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. In addition to trip cancellation and interruption coverage, many policies include emergency medical coverage, medical evacuation, and other travel-related benefits. It's important to verify whether your personal health insurance provides coverage in Japan, as many U.S. health insurance plans offer limited or no coverage outside the United States.