Backcountry
To ensure a safe and enjoyable backcountry experience,
please make sure you have all the necessary equipment and knowledge.
Safety Tips
Ski Area
- Please carefully note the resort’s borders,and the out-of-bounds areas
- Always keep your speed under control
- Be aware of your surroundings,and of the people and things around you
- Boarders are asked to always use a leash
- We highly recommend using a helmet
- Always ski with a partner on the ungroomed slopes
- Skiing in the resort is prohibited outside of normal business hours
- Skiers breaking resort rules may have their lift tickets taken,and be escorted off the premises
- In case of emergency, please contact resort staff immediately
- For complete Tenjindaira rules,please see the resort terms and conditions
Backcountry
- Exit the resort through the designated gate
- Remember,there are many hidden and uncontrolled hazards in the backcountry
- Some of the areas immediately outside the resort are closed,and must not be entered
- Entering the backcountry requires special preparation and equipment
- Check the latest mountain and avalanche information before entering the backcountry
- Travel in groups that include experienced people
- Those with limited backcountry experience should always use a guide
- Search and rescue activities may require a large amount of time and money
- In case of an emergency,always immediately call the police at 110.
Special Note
The slopes located on both sides of the Tajirizawa A Course are not part of the Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort.An avalanche occurring on these slopes could seriously injure riders below on the Tajirizawa A Course.This land is administered by the Tone-Numata Forest Management Office,which has declared this a no-entry zone.However,to ensure the safety of skiers on the Tajirizawa A Course,ski resort staff do enter this area to ensure its safety-we have received permission from the Tone-Numata Forest Management Office to implement safety measures.
We appreciate your understanding of this situation.
- Emergency contact number
- POLICE 110
FIRE RESCUE 119
What to Bring
Items | Details | Must-Have |
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Avalanche Gear | Beacon | ◎ |
Probe | ◎ | |
Shovel | ◎ | |
Avalanche airbag | △ | |
Skiing and Riding Gear | Skis | ◎ |
Ski bindings | ◎ | |
Ski boots | ◎ | |
Poles | ◎ | |
Climbing skins | ◎ | |
Snowboard | ◎ | |
Snowboard boots | ◎ | |
Snowboard bindings | ◎ | |
Snowshoes | ◎ | |
Backpack | ◎ | |
Wear and Accessories | Outer shell | ◎ |
Mid-layer | ◎ | |
Base layer | ◎ | |
Insulation | ○ | |
Gloves (extra pair) | ◎ | |
Hat | ◎ | |
Balaclava | △ | |
Helmet | ◎ | |
Goggles (with spare lens) | ◎ | |
Sunglasses | ○ | |
Headlamp | △ | |
Extra socks | △ | |
Essentials | Drinks | ◎ |
Water bottle/Thermos | ◎ | |
Food/Snacks | ◎ | |
Watch | ◎ | |
Map and compass | ○ | |
GPS | △ | |
Two-way radio | △ | |
Mobile phone | ◎ | |
Flare | △ | |
Wax | ○ | |
Medical and Safety | Medications | ○ |
Ropes | △ | |
Carabiner | △ | |
First aid kit | ◎ | |
Sunscreen | ○ | |
Garbage bags | ○ | |
Health insurance card | ○ | |
Copy of Mountain climbing insurance card | ○ | |
Scraper | ○ | |
Tools (for gear repair) | ○ |
Rental
We offer a variety of rental equipment for your backcountry adventure.
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- Beacon rental
- ¥2,000
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- Backpack rental
- ¥1,000
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- Probe rental
- ¥1,000
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- Shovel rental
- ¥1,000
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- 3-piece set (backpack, probe, shovel)
- ¥2,500
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- 4-piece set (beacon, backpack, probe, shovel)
- ¥3,500
- Rental counter hours
- 8:30am~3:30pm
Guides
We recommend hiring a guide who is familiar with the mountain terrain.
- TOP
- Backcountry