Niseko UkkaFlip Mechanics: Rocks — Niseko Ukka on the Shiribetsu River
Niseko Ukka breaks down how packraft capsizes happen around rocks on the Shiribetsu River, and the high-side technique to recover.
Shiribetsu River
Niseko Ukka
Hokkaido Packraft NewsShugakuso Hosts a Packraft Test-Ride Day on the Shiribetsu River
Shugakuso's Shiroishi store hosts a packraft test-ride event on Hokkaido's Shiribetsu River, with MRS and BlueNileGear models for experienced paddlers. August 23.
H2O Adventure Guide ClubLearning Packrafting for Real on the Shiribetsu River — H2O Adventure Guide Club, Niseko
H2O Adventure Guide Club runs JSPA-certified packraft programs on the Shiribetsu River in Niseko — half-day intro tours, 1-day skill-up sessions, guided downriver, and safety rescue clinics. Beginner to advanced.
Trip ReportsPackraft + α — Winter Packing Style
A reflection on winter packraft packing in Niseko, Hokkaido — joining a Niseko Ukka tour scouting run with packraft and ski shoes, and thinking through what it means to pack light but complete in cold-weather conditions.
Trip ReportsSnow Hike + α — Spring Low Water, and Still the Best Combination
A spring snow hike and packraft session in Niseko, Hokkaido — the river ran lower than expected, but the experience of moving between snow and water remained as compelling as ever.
Trip ReportsPackraft + α — Downriver with Snow Hiking Gear on Board
A spring packraft run on the Shiribetsu River in Niseko with ski shoes strapped to the bow — and what I learned about better ways to rig winter gear on a packraft for the next trip.
Trip ReportsPackraft + α — The View That Was Waiting at the Top
A short reflection from a spring packraft + snow hike trip in Niseko, Hokkaido. After the climb, Mount Yotei appeared in its full snow-capped presence — a view only reachable by going there.
Trip ReportsPackrafting + Skiing!!
A spring packrafting adventure in Niseko, Hokkaido — ski shoes on the approach, packraft on the return. A rare 4-hour adventure tour combining snow field hiking and river paddling with Niseko Ukka.
Niseko UkkaWhy Paddlers Keep Coming Back to the River — Shiribetsu Fest 2024 Pre-Event
A report from the Shiribetsu Fest 2024 pre-event on the Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido — litter pickup while paddling, a packraft exhibition race, rescue scenario discussion, and what it means when paddlers from all walks of life gather around one river.
Trip ReportsChasing River Fog by Packraft in Winter Hokkaido
While the ski slopes of Niseko were packed with powder hunters, we paddled the Shiribetsu River in winter to chase something rare — river fog rising from the water on a freezing Hokkaido morning. A niche but unforgettable packrafting experience.