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Yotei-zan Ski Touring - Makkari Route (Hokkaido, Japan)
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1300m - most descend from here
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Crampons/ski-crampons often required
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The Terrace
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Avalanche danger
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Southern Knob (εγ³γ, 650m)
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Minamikobu-bunki
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750m
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1000m
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Yotei-zan Emergency Hut
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Yotei-zan Ski Touring - Jinja-no-sawa Route (Hokkaido, Japan)
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1300m - most dscend from here
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Crampons/ski-crampons often required
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Small erosion dam
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Triple gully
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900m point
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Avalanche danger
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Gate 1
Wide open powder skiing with a mix of playful trees and halfpipe style terrain Access to this zone is through Gate 1, located about half way down the Champion Piste on the riders far right. This zone can technically be accessed by the Ace Pair Lift 4, and the King Lift 4, though it requires a peculiar traverse. It is much easier to use the Jumbo Pair Lift 4 to access this zone through the standard route, via the Champion Piste. After exiting Gate 1, the primary zone dips immediately fall line into an open powder field. One can find fresh snow later on by traversing farther right, but this means they will hit the central gully sooner which is frequently heavily tracked out and at times will have open water down low. Avoid this, and instead follow the open shot, and work to the riders left. After about 200m, the open shot trends towards the riders right, into the gully. One can cut to the left and remain high on the bench just before the creek. This is safer and offers better skiing. Be wary as there is a large drop going into the creek. Approach it with caution, and if possible, try to enter the creek bed farther down. The outlined route has the rider working the W wall of Gate 1, which holds good snow, and is usually a bit more protected from the wind. Staying high and out of the main gully is again advised whenever possible. There is a wide mix of the spacing of trees. On windy days, go for the trees that are closer together as they will hold better snow. This side of the mountain generally gets more weather, so this will be more often than not. When conditions allow, the open zones between the tight patches of trees offer great skiing through beautiful fields of birch. This zone fills in nicely by mid January, and the drainage creek used as a return to the piste becomes relatively easy to ski through. After many people go through, it may resemble a mountain bike track with berm turns and small jumps on the side. Getting down into this gully early on powder days in February can be very fun. After about 100 metres, the creek bed opens up into a playful meadow where riders tend to build small jumps and hits that are quite fun. Keep to the left and anticipate meeting the Junior Piste as it hairpins back towards the Annupuri Base Area. In the rare instance you miss the return track, keep heading downhill and slightly left. There will eventually be a cleared road that will lead back to the hotels and Annupuri Base Area. Written by FATMAP Official
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NisekoG3_BackBowl_Annapuri
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NisekoG2_BackBowl_Annapuri
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NisekoG3_East_GoshikiOnsen
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NisekoG3_NorthFace_Hanazono
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NisekoG3_East_Jackson_Hanazono
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NisekoG3_East_to_Hanazono_SPINE1
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Iwanai-dake Northern Ridge Backcountry Skiing (Hokkaido, Japan)
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Superb views north to Japan Sea
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All hikers must sign in at lodge
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Iwanai-dake Summit
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Ensure snowpack stability before attempting to ski gully
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Keep out - Iwanai Catskiing area
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Okaerinasai Onsen Hotsprings
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Iwanai-dake NE Ridge Ski Touring (Hokkaido, Japan)
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Cross river on exposed concrete blocks (no need to get feet wet)
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Beautiful open glades
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Treeline
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Cornices - take caution
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Iwanai-dake Summit (1498m)
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Iwanai Resort catski area (keep out)
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Okaerinasai Onsen
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Iwanai Resort Lodge - superb place to relax
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Parking space extremely limited - dig own space to side of road
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Kozan no sawa (variation)
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is a truly classic Niseko back bowl run. A classic hike to line in the legendary Niseko back bowls. Perfect after a storm day. Be sure to check the Nadare forecast (linked below) for avalanche conditions and gate openings. Access is via the Niseko-Annupuri Summit Hike, through Gate 3. From the King Lift 4, the gate is just above the summit station. From the Ace Pair Lift 4, traverse hard to the riders left to reach the King Lift 4 summit station. This line is also accessible from Gate 2, by continuing down from the Annupuri summit, to the right along the col above Gate 3, though most skiers access this line via Gate 3 so they don't have to walk downhill. After exiting Gate 3, follow the Niseko-Annupuri Summit Hike, a bootpack along a cat track, until reaching the col. Continue to the right while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding peaks including Io, Konbu, and Yotei. The ocean is also visible from here on particularly clear days. You will know you are at the correct summit because there is a small hut at the top of Niseko-Annupuri, as well as a weather station. It is usually windy here, and this is a great place to take shelter while grabbing a drink and a snack before your descent. Treat the hut with respect by carrying out your own trash and trying to keep snow out please! This descent is very similar to the Kozan no Sawa classic except for the top section. Instead of dropping into the bowl, ski along the SW ridge. This may be wind scoured and is frequently full of holes from eroded snow or thermal activity so exercise caution. Stay to the riders right of the nose: the dominant feature at the end of the SW ridge. Coming around the side of it, cut back to the riders left. Be wary of your entrance point as this ridge line is frequently wind loaded and builds a rather large cornice by mid January. Once around the nose, this is a riders delight. Choose wherever to drop in as long as you drop into the SW bowl of Kozan no Sawa (riders left). Taking the riders right will deposit you onto Route 58 which is closed in the winter, and you will have a long push to the nearest available pickup location. Some of the most interesting features are immediately off the nose, and if you are early in the day and the snow looks good, don't hesitate to ski these popular spots. They are exciting shots with cliffs and features for a good 300m before the terrain benches and you meet up with the traditional Kozan no Sawa route. If it is later in the day and the snow looks more tracked, ski down the ridge to the second nose for some S and E facing terrain. This requires much more time spent on the ridge, which usually means lower quality snow, though it can be worth it to find some late day untracked snow. From here it is more or less the traditional Kozan no Sawa route: one can follow the gully which doglegs back to the right, or go over the bench and into a stand of trees that continue in the drainage. These trees tend to hold great snow and are full of small features that are fun to play around on. This will continue for another 400m until the terrain levels off into the return to the resort. Once again as long as you have dropped in to the left, the ridge wraps around and helps guide riders back to the resort via the main drainage. If you think you have gotten too far to the right, simply cut hard left and you will eventually find yourself at the hairpin of the Junior Piste that will bring you back to the Annupuri Base Area. If you are apprehensive about the return, start out with a run out of Gate 1 or the Kozan no Sawa classic route first to get familiar with the terrain of the lowers. And remember the lower terrain is full of creek beds that may be exposed in early season. Exercise caution when navigating concavities. Be aware that once in the correct drainage tracks will lead back to the resort, however the nose is also a popular access point for ski touring Io Dake. Tracks going down to the right from the nose belong to skiers with skins that intend to hike out at the end of the day. http://niseko.nadare.info/ Written by FATMAP Official
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Kita Shamen W
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is in the back bowls of Niseko and requires you to hike out. A classic hike-to line in the legendary Niseko back bowls. Perfect after a storm day. Be sure to check the Nadare forecast (linked below) for avalanche conditions and gate openings. Access is via the Niseko-Annupuri Summit Hike, through Gate 3. From the King Lift 4, the gate is just above the summit station. From the Ace Pair Lift 4, traverse hard to the riders left to reach the King Lift 4 summit station. This line is also accessible from Gate 2, by continuing down from the Annupuri summit, to the right along the col above Gate 3, though most skiers access this line via Gate 3 so they don't have to walk downhill. After exiting Gate 3, follow the Niseko-Annupuri Summit Hike, a bootpack along a cat track, until reaching the col. Continue to the right while enjoying stunning views of the surrounding peaks including Io, Konbu, and Yotei. The ocean is also visible from here on particularly clear days. You will know you are at the correct summit because there is a small hut at the top of Niseko-Annupuri, as well as a weather station. It is usually windy here, and this is a great place to take shelter while grabbing a drink and a snack before your descent. Treat the hut with respect by carrying out your own trash and trying to keep snow out please! This descent starts out similar to the Kozan no Sawa variation. Ski along the SW ridge from the hut. Be wary, this ridge is frequently wind scoured and is full of holes from eroded, rotten snow, or thermal activity. Be cautious to not get too close to the ridge later in the season as the cornice gets bigger. Stay to the riders right of the nose: the dominant feature at the end of the SW ridge. Coming around the side of it, rather than cutting back towards the riders left, simply drop in. Much like many runs in Niseko, this is a riders delight. The most frequently skied route is highlighted on the map. The line visibly takes a left at the top before committing to the fall line. One can cut instead to the right and find some beautiful, open tree skiing all the way to Route 58. It is also possible to stay to the left and follow the ridge until fresh tracks are found before dropping in. This is a common strategy later in the day when the primary lines are tracked out. This run is frequently linked up with Io Dake as a full day out back. Parking is free at Goshikionsen which organised groups and guides frequently take advantage of. If you are unable to organise a car ahead of time, the onsen has a phone and one can call for a taxi at the lot, though it is recommended to organise the appropriate resources at the parking lot ahead of time. Skins are recommended for the return, especially if there is an ample amount of fresh snow or there are snowboarders in the party. http://niseko.nadare.info/ Written by FATMAP Official
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Gate 7
Playful, mellow tree skiing with lots of features A super fun and playful tree skiing zone that is perfect on storm days when the upper mountain is closed. Access to this zone is through Gate 7, on the riders left of the Shirakaba R Piste. From the Jumbo Pair Lift 2, ski down and to the left no more than 50m. The gate will be just below the loading station for Jumbo Pair Lift 3. After exiting Gate 7, riders will pop in and out of mellow trees without significant landmarks as the terrain rolls along. It is useful here to use the rope line to the riders left as a landmark. This rope indicates the Yuno Sawa zone, an area that skiing into is prohibited, and getting out of requires a difficult hike through private property. If in doubt, note that this rope line will continue all the way back to the resort, and can be used when visibility is limited. Many other skiers do this too, so staying to the riders right of the rope line by about 50m can put you just far enough from other people's tracks to find some fresh snow at any time of the day. Work the playful terrain slowly around the the riders right, and enjoy the steep dips into the natural halfpipe that will bring you back to the Annupuri Gondola. Be wary in early season as this gully can have exposed water, though it is usually filled in by mid January. Unfortunately there are very few landmarks in this zone aside from the rope line and the natural halfpipe, which more or less make up the left and right hand perimeters of this zone. Both are very useful as they will take you back to the resort. Written by FATMAP Official