A notice from resort management for skiers and snowboarders entering the back country.

If you wish to leave the ski area and access the backcountry, please use the access gates at the top of Yamabiko ski area.

Access point 1 : Is located at the top of A course, to the left of the Yamabiko 4 lift summit station.

Access point 2 :  Is located at the top of D/E course, to the right of the Yamabiko 4 lift summit station.

The door at the access point is the boundary between the ski resort management area and unpatrolled back-country.
When leaving the ski area please ensure that you close the gate of the access point.
*Ducking the ropes is prohibited.

Access Point

Access Point sign information:

※警告　*Warnings.
・これより先は、スキー場管理区域外です。
The area beyond this point is outside the ski resort management area.
・安全管理、規制等は一切行っていません。
No safety controls or regulations are in place.
・雪崩等の事故や遭難が発生した場合、当スキー場パトロールが救助に行くことは 一切できません。
In the event of an accident or distress, such as an avalanche, the ski area patrol will not be able to rescue anyone.
・発生した事故、遭難に対して当スキー場は一切責任を負いません。
The ski area is not responsible for any accidents or mishaps that occur.
・スキー場内の安全管理上、営業時間を過ぎて管理区域内に復帰することは禁止です。
For safety reasons, it is forbidden to return to the controlled area after opening hours.
※WARNING
・YOU ARE LEAVING THE NOZAWAONSEN SNOW RESORT BOUNDARY
・NOT PATROLLED OR MAINTAINED BEYOND THIS POINT
・THIS IS YOUR DECISION POINT
・YOU CAN DIE

*Entry reports can be dropped off at the ski resort’s Patrol Station but are not required to leave the ski resort management area.
Submission of report is to provide information to the relevant authorities in the event of an incident BUT does not mean the ski resort will take any responsibility for any back-country activities.