• More about Niseko Rules （Niseko United website）
• Niseko Rules (PDF file) （Niseko United website）
• Niseko Avalanche Information （by Niseko Avalanche Institute）

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

In addition to efforts by locals to encourage skiers and boarders not to duck ropes, the rules also allow backcountry access via a system of gates, but prohibit access on days of heightened avalanche danger.

The Niseko Backcountry is a very special place, but it is an unpatrolled and wild area of massive snowfalls, and there is certainly a heightened danger compared to front of the mountain. Skilled, experienced local guides are available so a guided tour is strongly recommended for anyone unfamiliar with the local terrain and conditions.

Niseko Rule Description

Detail of each gates