앗피 백컨트리 투어
Backcountry field in the Appi / Hachimantai area
The guide staffs, who got acquainted with the nature of Appi and Hachimantai throughout the year, will tell you about the mysterious and magnificent charm of nature. We will offer safely improve your skills with a program tailored each participant.
Appi / Hachimantai area backcountry field
The Hachimantai / Appi area is full of natural attractions regardless of the season, such as Japan’s largest rime field, beech forests that nurture abundant blessings, and hot springs that spring from volcanic plateaus. In winter, the cold air carried by the westerlies from the Japan Sea delivers fine, dry snow to this area. Please enjoy the magnificent mountains and deep snow created by the nature of Hachimantai and Appi.
Precautions for participating in backcountry tours
Participation is conditional on those who agreed with all of the following contents.
- Advanced skiers and snowboarders who can ski on non-compacted snow slopes.
- Experienced people with backcountry. * Inexperienced people will be asked to take a lesson for BC beginners in advance and will be judged to participate in the CAT tour.
- Those who fully understand the risks of behaviour outside the controlled area of snowy mountains.
- There are Japanese and English speaking member in the group.
- It is possible to control speed, slide and stop safely on any non-compacted snow slopes or snow condition.
- You can stand up by yourself even if you fall down to deep snow.
- Please follow the guide's instructions during the tour as it is a group activity.
- If you have been injured or ill in the past, please let us know in advance.
- Please note that if there is a difference in skill or physical strength in the party, we will adjust the level.
- If the guide determines that the level is insufficient, the person will be asked to leave the tour. (No refund)
- Appi Backcountry Tours will not be responsible for the accidents caused by carelessness during the program. (No refund)
- Those who have no problem with their health. If you suspect you have a cold or illness on the day, please decline to participate.
- If you damaged or lost the rental items, you will be asked to compensate for them.
- Please strictly adhere to the meeting time.
- This program is held outside the controlled area. Please understand that there are various dangers are involved unlike the maintained areas.
- Participants are requested to enroll insurance in advance such as mountain insurance, which covers mountain climbing activities.
- Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Rental items
| ①Alpine tour ski full-set |
3 hours 7,000 yen 5 hours 8,500 yen 1 day 9,500 yen |
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| ②Alpine tour ski set (ski, seal, pole 3-piece set) |
3 hours 6,300 yen 1 day 7,650 yen |
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| ③Alpine tour ski |
3 hours 3,600 yen 5 hours 5,500 yen 1 day 6,000 yen |
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| ④Alpine tour boots |
3 hours 3,000 yen 5 hours 4,500 yen 1 day 5,000 yen |
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| ⑤Backcountry tour pole | 1,550 yen | |
| ⑥Climbing skin (seal) | 1,250 yen | |
| ⑦Telemark set (ski, boots, stock, seal) | 4,600 yen | |
| ⑧Soft telemark set (ski, boots, stock) | 3,550 yen | |
| ⑨Telemark ski (seal) | 3,050 yen | |
| ⑩Telemark ski (step cut) | 2,550 yen | |
| ⑪Telemark hard boots | 2,050 yen | |
| ⑫Telemark soft boots | 1,550 yen | |
| ⑬BC snowshoes | 3,300 yen | |
| ⑭Cross country ski set (13 yrs and above) | 3,300 yen | |
| ⑮Cross country ski set (7-12 yrs) | 2,200 yen | |
| ⑯Helmet rental | 1,100 yen | Tour participants only |
| ⑰Beacon (tracker) | 2,550 yen | Tour participants 1,100 yen |
| ⑱Shovel | 1,550 yen | Tour participants 1,100 yen |
| ⑲Probe | 1,550 yen | Tour participants 1,100 yen |
| ⑳Rucksack (single item) | 1,550 yen | |
| ㉑Snowboard 3-piece set (BC snowshoes, poles, backpack) |
3 hours 4,500 yen 1 day 5,500 yen |
* The price is for one day (1 tour or 8 hours).
Rental items
Salomon rental gears started from this season.
