NISEKOBACKCOUNTRY

The Niseko and Hokkaido backcounrty is a place worth visiting if you make it as far Hirafu the main town that caters to the increasing number of foreign skiers and boarders that come to Niseko Japan for their powder fix.
There are various ways of exploring the backcounrty from accessing it directly from the resort or for the more serious snowshoes or even snowmobiles. The backcounrty as every well informed rider - that's skis or board - knows is a very dangerous place so be wise and make sure you have the right eqipment and knowledge. On this page you can find information to help you get backcounrty and be backcountry safe.

BACKCOUNTRYUSEFUL LINKS

• Niseko Local Rules Rules stipulating what parts of the Niseko Annupuri(the main mountain) backcounrty you can enter and where you can enter them
• Avalanche Report Daily avalanche and snow condition report
• Niseko Avalanche Path Photos Images showing what slopes are most prone to slide. Just click on the thumbs to enlarge
• Niseko Snow Gear Guide Make sure you have these 3 essentials when going backcountry in Niseko