[Trip to Japan]

My first time to Japan as well doing 5 days at Niseko, 6 at Rusutsu..... then 6 free days somewhere.... and finishing with 4 days at Asahidake. We are strong advanced skiers and also keen for back/slack if the snow is better on the day. Any thoughts on somewhere cool in the early/mid January time frame would be great

[Backcountry Coms]

Thanks for the advice. We will be bringing all of our own gear to Japan. Happy to provide for my own safe travel without a guide just trying to determine if the worst were to happen are we on our own?

I am confused EPIRBS are illegal in Japan? Is there anyone heading out for a hike on a regular basis that uses something besides a local phone? Cheers –Dan-

[Backcountry Coms]

Hi All

First trip to Japan and I would like to do some back country skiing. How do emergency coms work? I will be in Hokkaido. I understand cheap prepay mobiles are not available, can you hire an epirb? Preparing for safe travel beacons, shovels, probes, first aid ect. Just want to know if I can cover my butt if it goes pear shaped or is there no BC rescue available? Thanks in advance

-D-