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Niseko Japan out of bounds avalanche fatality
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26 Feb 2017 20:41 - 26 Feb 2017 20:45 #153950
by Randito
Niseko Japan out of bounds avalanche fatality was created by Randito
Avalanche occurred in permanently closed area ( a cliff zone called harunotaki -- "Spring waterfall" ) between two resorts in Niseko.
m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11807787
m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11807787
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27 Feb 2017 12:13 #153966
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Replied by chuck on topic Re: Niseko Japan out of bounds avalanche fatality
That zone is certainly untouched and attractive, as the Niseko Gondola and Ace quad go up on either side of the "strictly off limits" ravines. There are signs explaining the closures all over the resort. They are attempting to open sections of the permanently closed areas but they need to have a long record of zero issues while they manage the closed terrain. By honoring the closures guest help to someday open some very attractive terrain.
The policy was initially frustrating when we were there but there is so much great terrain just outside of the ski area that we found no need to test their rules.
The policy was initially frustrating when we were there but there is so much great terrain just outside of the ski area that we found no need to test their rules.
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