Japan Ski & Snowboard CME
Join us on this unique Wilderness & Travel Medicine conference in snowy Japan! Enjoy uncrowded ski resorts and our English-speaking guides!
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Trip Highlights
- Visit up to 6 different ski resorts on the Island of Hokkaido: the “powder capital of the world.” We check conditions each day and go where the snow is best!
- Stay in centrally located accommodations featuring in-hotel onsen hot springs and soaking tubs
- Enjoy curated group dinners showcasing Japan’s renowned cuisine—from fresh sushi and ramen to Hokkaido’s exceptional seafood and local specialties
- Designed for physicians, PAs, NPs, RNs, and medical professionals of all specialties. Non-medical guests and family are welcome
About this trip
Japan Ski & Snowboard CME
Japan powder skiing tops many skiers’ and riders’ bucket lists for good reason. The island of Hokkaido is famous for having some of the driest and most consistently abundant powder in the world, along with uncrowded resorts and beautiful alpine scenery.
Our adventure begins with four days based at Tomamu, a modern ski-in/ski-out resort surrounded by expansive terrain and legendary powder. During our stay, we’ll ski Tomamu and also spend a day exploring nearby Furano Ski Resort, one of Hokkaido’s most iconic mountains.
The final three days of the trip are based in Otaru, a beautiful historic port town with canals, excellent seafood, and easy access to some of the snowiest resorts on Hokkaido.
Beyond the world-class skiing, this experience offers a rich cultural element. Group dinners provide an opportunity to explore Japan’s renowned cuisine, and our accommodations feature relaxing in-hotel onsens (hot springs) and convenient access to nearby towns.
Wilderness Medicine CME lectures take place each afternoon or evening before dinner in a nearby meeting space.
The Wilderness Medicine CME lectures will be held every afternoon or evening before dinner in a nearby meeting space.
WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE COURSE INFORMATION
Accreditation – 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
- Altitude Illness
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat Illness
- Snakebites
- Travelers Illnesses
- Marine Envenomations
- Trauma Management
- Wilderness Orthopedics
- Water Disinfection
- Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
- Basic Wilderness Survival
- Wilderness Medical Kits
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessment
- Wilderness Dermatology
- Wilderness Pediatrics
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Designed for physicians, PAs, NPs, RNs, and medical professionals of all specialties. Non-medical guests and family are welcome.
Itinerary
What to expect
DAY 1: Arrival to Japan!
Arrive near Sapporo at New Chitose Airport (CTS), where one of your guides and a private coach will be waiting to begin the adventure. We’ll transfer to Hoshino Resorts Tomamu, a premier ski-in/ski-out resort surrounded by expansive terrain and legendary powder. After settling into our comfortable rooms, we’ll begin the first engaging sessions of the wilderness medicine course. The evening is yours to explore Tomamu’s restaurants, lounges, wave pool, and relaxing onsen.
DAY 2-4: Furano Region Ski Days
After a hearty buffet breakfast, enjoy three full days skiing the deep powder of Tomamu and nearby Furano Ski Resort, one of Hokkaido’s most iconic mountains. After a fantastic day on the slopes, relax in the soothing onsen (and cold plunge) or explore the resort before joining CME lectures in the late afternoon.
DAY 5: Rest Day & Transfer to Otaru
Enjoy a relaxing morning at Tomamu before we transfer toward the scenic port city of Otaru. En route, we’ll stop at the historic Sapporo Beer Museum for a brewery tour and lunch. After arriving in Otaru, you’ll have the afternoon to explore the town’s charming canal district, quaint shops, and harborfront.
DAY 6-7: Otaru Region Ski Days
From our base in Otaru, we’ll ski some of Hokkaido’s snowiest and most celebrated resorts, including Sapporo Kokusai, Teine (site of the 1972 Winter Olympics), Niseko, and Kiroro. If conditions permit, we may also explore the smaller local areas of Tenguyama and Asari. In the evenings, our guides will host group dinners and help navigate local menus—an excellent way to experience Otaru’s renowned seafood and vibrant dining scene.
DAY 8: Half Ski Day & Transfer to Airport
Ski until approximately 1 PM at the resort with the best conditions that day—often Sapporo Kokusai, Kiroro, or Teine. In the afternoon, we’ll provide a private transfer to New Chitose Airport (CTS), typically arriving by around 5 PM. If you’d like to extend your stay, we’d be happy to help arrange additional skiing near Niseko or explore another.
*The itinerary above is our planned schedule, which is subject to change depending on factors such as weather and conditions.
Lodging
Where you'll stay
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu: Nights 1-4
https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/tomamuthetower/
Dates & Pricing
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Dates
2027
January 25 – February 1
February 4-11
Pricing
2027
$5,250 per person, based on double occupancy
Includes lodging, lift tickets, transportation, guides, and breakfast/dinner each day
Optional CME Cost (16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™): $789
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Best CME course I’ve attended. Very practical and useful information. Presentations were excellent and concise.
Amazing trip, highly recommend! I joined the guided group for more backcountry fun and Japow. The guides were awesome and the guiding didn’t stop after skiing. They took us to the best restaurants and had lots of recs for local sake and specialties. CME was outstanding!
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Incredible trip and conference. If you’re thinking about skiing the best powder on earth, just go. And to learn about outdoor and prehospital wilderness medicine is a real bonus. Kyle and Brian were great.
The crew was organized, efficient and soooo friendly – highly recommend them for anyone with an adventurous spirit!
What a great way to have an adventure, attain CME, learn from top experts with massive experience, and enjoy a dynamic group of people. The experience of a new culture and skiing in Japan in the best snow and powder ever experienced with a group of like-minded physicians was priceless. Was a fantastic experience in every way.
Our physician/speaker Dr Sloane was super knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible around excursions. Good guy to have around!!
This was a fantastic adventure trip. The guides were knowledgeable and informative, reliable and organized. They made every effort to make sure trails for all skill levels were available. Food was excellent and we never lacked good choices. BioBio is truly a world class organization and I have been on several adventure trips with them around the world. We always felt safe and secure in all locations.
It was a wonderful adventure, well done on every level! The guides were amazing, full of information on all the areas we visited! The lecturer was outstanding and everyone on the tour delightful!
A beautiful place and wonderful experience. A bucket-list quality trip.
Excellent trip! Excellent companions! Excellent guides, skiing and accommodations that really accentuated the Japanese experience! Excellent food and restaurant choices! Excellent CME! A wonderful trip with memories that will last a lifetime…
What a unique experience to learn practical CME education in both travel and wilderness medicine and ski in such a beautiful place. But what made the trip truly memorable were the people we met and the awesome instructors! The quality of lectures was excellent, as were food and skiing. Our second Wilderness and Travel Medicine Trip!