Where Are You?
At Hakuba47
At Hakuba Goryu Alps-Daira Zone or Toomi Zone
At Hakuba Goryu Iimori Zone
Hakuba47 Patrol
There are 3 patrol offices at Hakuba47.
• On the first floor of the gondola summit station
• Line-C quad lift station
• Near Alice Restaurant
We are normally on duty in each and every course.
Ski resorts are located in mountainous areas. In order to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and other snow sports in a variety of ways, please always be aware that these are winter mountain sports which require you to use your abilities to the best of it to ensure the safety.
1. Ski/Snowboard in Groups
Ski or snowboard in groups of two or more whenever possible. This greatly reduces the time required for rescue operations and significantly improves the efficiency and outcome of search and rescue efforts in the event of an accident or emergency.
2. Know Where You Are
Always follow the course map, posted signs, markings, and warnings. Make sure you are aware of your current location on the mountain at all times. Never enter prohibited or off-course areas on your own judgment, regardless of whether physical barriers such as ropes or nets are in place. Stay strictly on the designated courses as outlined on the official map.
3. Stay Out of Prohibited Areas
Entering restricted or prohibited areas is extremely dangerous and is strictly forbidden. If you disregard resort regulations and access these areas, you are fully responsible for all costs related to any search and rescue operations. Please refer to the resort’s fee schedule for more details.
4. Do Not Monopolize or Modify the Slopes
Do not monopolize any part of the ski slopes or courses without official permission. The unauthorized creation of jumps, kickers, mogul lines, or the installation of poles and other structures is strictly prohibited and may endanger others.
5. Submit a Mountain Climbing Registration Form
If you plan to go backcountry skiing using the resort’s gondolas or chairlifts, you must submit a mountain climbing registration form. This can be done via the Nagano E-applications website or by FAX at 03-6862-5035. This is essential for safety and accountability in the backcountry.
6. Be Aware of Your Surroundings
Always pay close attention to your surroundings on the slopes and courses. Maintain a safe distance from chairlifts, snow vehicles, standing trees, man-made structures, and other potential obstacles to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
7. Assist Others in Need
If you encounter someone who appears to need help on the slopes or in the courses, please inform the nearest ski resort staff member immediately. If you are capable and the situation requires it, provide appropriate first aid until help arrives.
8. Do Not Use Lifts When Impaired
Please refrain from using the gondolas or chairlifts if your physical abilities are impaired due to alcohol consumption, illness, or poor physical condition. Doing so puts both yourself and others at risk.
9. Protect the Natural Environment
Do not litter, damage, or pollute the mountain environment. Please treat the natural surroundings with care and respect to preserve them for future visitors.
10. Respect Other Skiers and Snowboarders
Be considerate of other people on the slopes. Do not engage in behavior that may cause danger, harm, or anxiety to others. Practicing good manners and awareness helps to prevent accidents and injuries and contributes to a safer experience for everyone.
1. Always stay in control. You must be able to stop or avoid people or objects.
2. People ahead or downhill of you have the right-of-way. You must avoid them.
3. Stop only where you are visible from above and do not restrict traffic.
4. Look uphill and avoid others before starting downhill or entering a trail.
5. You must prevent runaway equipment.
6. Read and obey all signs, warnings, and hazard markings.
7. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
8. You must know how and be able to load, ride and unload lifts safely. If you need assistance, ask the lift attendant.
9. Do not use lifts or terrain when impaired by alcohol or drugs.
10. If you are involved in a collision or incident, share your contact information with each other and a ski area employee.
AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are installed at the gondola base station and gondola summit station.
RED ROPE
It is prohibited to go under the ropes or jump over them.
RED NETTING
It is prohibited to enter areas beyond nets.
ORANGE FLAGS
It is prohibited to exit the ski resort from any other course but the designated gates.
YELLOW AND BLACK SIGN POLES
Yellow and Black colored sign poles indicate the ski area boundary. Beyond these markings is outside the controlled area.
YELLOW AND RED SIGN POLES
Yellow colored sign poles indicate closed areas inside the ski resort. It is severely prohibited to ski/snowboard in these areas when closed by Patrol for any reason.
Purple Highlighted Areas
The areas highlighted in purple on the bird’s-eye map are prohibited to enter. The yellow and black colored lines show the ski area boundary. Beyond these markings is the prohibited areas as well. Please do not go beyond the ropes, nets, and signs.
Artificially Releasing Avalanches
We release avalanches in the prohibited areas artificially before business hours. There is a high risk of avalanches in the prohibited areas around Hakuba47. The avalanches may cause damages to the courses and may involve our guests if occurring during the day.
Therefore, we conduct test-skiing early morning before business hours when there is 15cm of fresh snow and the risk of avalanche occurrence is deemed to be high. Ski cuts, avalanche control explosives (ACE), and snow vehicles are used to artificially release avalanches.
If there is a large amount of snowfall during business hours, or if there is an increased chance of avalanches, work may be done during the day. The work of artificially releasing avalanches is conducted carefully and securely because of the risk of patrollers being involved in the avalanche. All the patrol members are working hard to ensure the safety of our guests and that we can start operating as soon as possible.
Artificially Releasing Avalanches
Avalanches may flow into the slopes in the prohibited areas and lead to serious accidents. Skiing/snowboarding in these areas is prohibited for whatever the reason is. Under no circumstances, those who enter the “Prohibited Areas” will have their lift tickets confiscated and will be asked to leave the ski resort due to the dangerous behavior. Note: Ski tracks seen in the prohibited areas are the ones we leave when we conduct safety checks.
The prohibited areas around Hakuba47 and Hakuba Goryu are extremely dangerous. Avalanches under the lift and gondola lines can cause damage to the lift and gondola pillars, which may result in serious injury to passengers. Easy course-to-course shortcuts can cause damage from avalanches flowing into the beginner’s course.
Please keep in mind that if you ski/snowboard or act without following the rules for your own enjoyment, you may cause troubles for many other people.
Also, in the event of an accident in a prohibited area, rescue work would be extremely difficult and take a long time due to the complicated terrain, so skiing/snowboarding is prohibited to protect the lives of both victims and rescuers.
Rescue in Prohibited Areas
Search and Rescue Expenses | Price Per Hour |
Patrol Per Person | 20,000 yen |
Standby Duty Personnel Per Person | 5,000 yen |
Snowmobile Per Snowmobile | 10,000 yen |
Supporter Per Person | 10,000 yen |
Snow Groomer Per Car | 50,000 yen |
Others Meal and Drinks | actual expense |
Access the Backcountry
There is no direct trailhead for backcountry skiing from Hakuba47.
The trailhead is located at the top of the mountain beyond Jizo’s Head that can be reached via Hakuba47 Line-E chairlift or Hakuba Goryu Alps 4th lift.
There are numerous risk factors with severe consequences. Please be aware of the danger and always stay inside the boundary. For those who exit the resort for hiking or backcountry snow sports, you will be required to go through the designated gate and prohibited to exit from other areas. Ensure that you have all the appropriate safety equipment and knowledge, or you are in expert company to minimize the risks in the backcountry.
In case of adverse weather conditions, we strongly recommend not exiting the resort into the alpine area (especially, Hakuba Goryu) due to increased risks. If there are areas of the resort that are closed, please refrain from entering such areas as the areas have been deemed unsafe for specific reasons. Should you need any further information, please ask the Ski Patrol.
It is prohibited to enter the ski resort outside of business hours or period, and it is also prohibited to hike up above suspended chairlifts. Do not ignore ropes, signs, and other markings and exit the controlled areas (slopes) . Even if you go through the designated gate, do not ski on the routes that can be seen from other slopes because other people who do not have a certain level of equipment, knowledge, experience, or technique might follow the trail with your ski if they see your ski tracks (Spur). Also, there is always a risk of avalanches or distress, so ensure you have all the appropriate safety equipment and knowledge, submit a mountain climbing registration form (can be obtained via Nagano E-applications website or FAX 03-6862-5035), and act on your own responsibility when you go backcountry skiing. As snow vehicles will be working on the course maintenance, it is extremely dangerous to enter the slopes after business hours. If you need to use the slopes to go downhill after business hours, please contact the ski resort office (0261-75-3533) and follow the instructions.
Please read Hakuba Safety Tips carefully along with regulations of each ski resort. Hakuba 47 Regulations
Ski the Trees
Hakuba47 Tree Riding Zone is an un patrolled, steep, and technical section of trees.
It is perfect for thrill seekers and tree shredders alike. Entry is permitted once you have followed the steps and become a member of the Tree Riding Zone. Off-track riding is strictly prohibited. If you get caught by our patrol at off-track areas, your ticket will be confiscated and you will be banned from our resort.
