RESERVATION

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
 
②Alpine tour ski set (ski, seal, pole 3-piece set) 3 hours 6,300 yen
1 day 7,650 yen
 
③Alpine tour ski 3 hours 3,600 yen
5 hours 5,500 yen
1 day 6,000 yen
 
④Alpine tour boots 3 hours 3,000 yen
5 hours 4,500 yen
1 day 5,000 yen
 
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).

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Salomon rental gears started from this season.

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