Avalanche Seminar in Niseko Hirafu this Friday 30th October 2009

This Friday sees Black Diamond Tours host a evening at Yuki Bar to make us all aware of the dangers of skiing and snowboarding, should be a great evening, please read the mail they sent me below the poster for more info.

Hello Everyone, As the winter season is just around the corner, it's time to start preparing for the upcoming season. Do you have the skills and knowledge to ensure a safe season? Please join us on Friday October 30 when we will be hosting an informational avalanche presentation in Niseko at Yuki Bar featuring the award winning documnetary "The Fine Line", a ski and snowboard film produced by the Rocky Mountain Sherpas. The movie highlights Canada's worst ever avalanche disaster and the steps that have been taken since then to increase awareness, reduce risk and prevent similar disasters. Guest speaker Tomoaki Fujimura will also give a brief speech about avalanche safety techniques practiced in Canada and Japan. Tomoaki has spent the past 11 years in Canada working as a member of the ski patrol at several resorts, continually working to improve his understanding of snow science and is currently touring Japan to promote awareness of the hazards associated with backcountry skiing. Doors open at 7:00pm with the presentation beginning at 7:30. There will be a 500Yen entrance fee and copies of the DVD available from 2000Yen (regular 4935Yen). All proceeds from the event will be donated to avalanche control groups in Japan and Canada. Please show your support and join us for this event. Thanks.