Appi powder tour
Enjoy a short backcountry in Appi Kogen. Experience the finest powder.
It is packed with elements necessary for backcountry such as hike-up and non-compacted snow gliding in a short distance, so it is recommended for those who are planning to participate in a full-scale tour from now on.
Participant conditions
- Skiers and snowboarders capable of skiing on non-compacted snow slopes.
- Those who have the physical strength to climb the snowy mountains.
- Those who fully understand the difference of risks between on the ski slopes and outside the controlled area.
| Period |
2022.12.24 – 2023.2.26 2022.12.16 start accepting reservations |
| Open hours |
[AM] 9:00 – 11:30 [PM] 13:00 – 15:30 |
| Price (tax included) |
Half day … 8,000 JPY (12,000 JPY if only one participant) 1 day … 12,200 JPY (16,000 JPY if only one participant) * Lift ticket fee is required seperately. |
| Capacity | 2-4 people |
| Application deadline |
Until 17:00 of a day before * It may be possible to accept even on the day depending on availability. |
- Equipment
- Mountain skis, telemark, snowboards (powder board recommended), helmet, beacons, tour poles (expandable type with powder basket), backpack required (rental available), drinks, high-energy food *Skiing will hike up with seal attached, snowboarding requires snowshoes.
Reservation / Inquiry
IHATOV Appi Kogen Nature Tours (in Appi Kogen Resort Center)
TEL：0195-73-6228 FAX：0195-73-5681
taiken@ihr.co.jp
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.
