The Niseko Rules are Niseko area's official regulations created for the safety and freedom of every skier and snowboarder riding inside and outside the ski resort boundaries.


STRICTLY OFF LIMIT AREAS ARE NOT TO BE ENTERED AT ANY TIME
Yu no Sawa and Haru no Taki are “STRICTLY off limits areas” determined by the Niseko Rules. Whoever riding these areas WILL have their lift pass confiscated.

DUCKING ROPES IS PROHIBITED
Ducking the boundary ropes is prohibited. If you do, your lift pass will be confiscated. Use designated gates to access out of bound areas.

NO SAFETY CONTROL BEYOND RESORT BOUNDARY
The area outside the mountain resort boundaries (including the peak) are National forests and parks, and are not controlled or supervised by the ski resort. Niseko Rules proclaims that hiking and riding these areas involves danger and if you do, you do it AT YOUR OWN RISK.

DO NOT STEP OUT OF BOUNDS WHEN GATES ARE CLOSED
Access gates will be closed during hazardous conditions and out of bound riding will be strictly prohibited.

NISEKO AVALANCHE INFORMATION
The “Niseko Avalanche Information” is the official information posted by “Niseko Avalanche Institute”. This information can be found at lift stations, access gates and on the Internet.

BACK COUNTRY SEARCH AND RESCUE
You are responsible for the cost of search and rescue operation from any out of bounds areas.

SKI AND MOUNTAIN PATROL
Niseko Rules demand all resort users respect and follow the instructions of the Ski Patrol and the Shiribeshi Mountain Patrol.

RESPECT EACH OTHER
Niseko’s ski resorts and the locals respect the freedom of the visitors, but are concerned about their safety, and expect visitors to respect the Niseko Rules.


Niseko Rules are official regulations, established by the Niseko Annupuri Avalanche Prevention Committee, the Niseko Mountain Resort Safety Committee, the Niseko Free Passport Committee and the Hokkaido Shiribeshi Alpine Accident Prevention Committee.

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