BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS

ATTENTION: You are entering terrain where rescue is difficult, and you are parking on private property. You enter at your own risk and must follow the rules listed below:

Ski touring and backcountry access typically open up from late January onward. Earlier in the season, limited snow coverage and dense brush can make skiing difficult, and descents may require following your skin track back down. In December, outings are generally better approached as winter hikes, as there is often little skiable terrain within the designated touring zone.

Ski courses and resort terrain are strictly off-limits (map provided below).

All backcountry terrain is unmarked and unpatrolled, with inherent risks. Proper training and equipment are essential, and all users enter at their own risk.

IWANAI RULES

• All participants must present a government-issued photo ID, which will be held by staff for the duration of the tour.

• Each group must provide a valid phone number and vehicle plate number.

• Groups are required to submit a detailed plan outlining their route and expected return time. Please check in at the 2nd-floor bar counter before heading out.

• All hikers and ski tourers must remain outside the designated CAT skiing zone. If you plan to tour from Niseko and finish with us, please call ahead and give us advance notice.