Mizuno no Sawa Avalanche Control Area Education Programme

Mizuno no Sawa is the area of extreme terrain under the Niseko Gondola which is marked as 'Avalanche Control Operation Area.' Niseko Village ski patrol have been working on avalanche control measures in Mizuno no Sawa for many years. In order to increase avalanche awareness and safety, this education program has been introduced. Access to this area is limited and only authorized skiers and snowboarders are permitted to enter Mizuno no Sawa under ski patrol's supervision.

Haru no Taki, the strictly off limits area next to Mizuno no Sawa, is permanently closed and access is not allowed at any time.

If you duck any ropes and access the closed areas, this program has to end.

Please respect all signage and boundary markings and stay out of permanently closed areas.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This is a lecture based programme consisting of a 10min lecture indoor with a slide show followed by actual skiing/riding in Mizuno no Sawa under ski patrol's supervision.

First time guests have priority to join this program. Repeat guests will be limited when the maximum number of participants is met.

【1】 Participants Ability：Advanced level skiers and snowboarders

【2】 Registration Place：Ski patrol lecture room at the top of Speedy Wonder

【3】 Lecture Fee：2,000 yen for single season accreditation

【4】 Programme Time：Approximately 1 hour.

【5】 Registration Hours：

• First Lecture ／ 9：30 Registration 9：40 Program Start
• Second Lecture／ 12：30 Registration 12：40 Program Start

【6】 Number of Participants ：30 people / Lecture

【7】 Age：

16 years and over

Ages 16 to 18 needed guardian's signature.

【8】 Ability Level：

A person who is able to turn, stop and avoid obstacles with constantly maintained speed under any snow conditions. Advanced skiers and riders are suitable.