Escorted by a guide familiar with the backcountry of Mt. Rishiri
Rishiri Island, the northernmost island of Japan.
Rishiri's backcountry is the best location surrounded by the sea 360 degrees. You can get the pleasure of gliding towards the sea in a white field that is not crowded. Toshiya Watanabe, a genuine guide who was born on Rishiri Island and lives on Rishiri Island, guides you to the best points according to the level of the guest and the conditions of the day. With a guide tailored to your skill, physical strength, and what you want, even beginners and those who are unsure of their skills and physical strength can enjoy backcountry skiing with peace of mind.
representative
Toshiya Watanabe
Born in Rishiri Island and lives in Rishiri.
He is a mountaineering, surfing, backcountry snowboarding, fishing, paragliding, scuba diving, and sea kayaking specialist who enjoys the mountains, the sea, the sky, and the nature of this island.
[Qualifications, etc.]
・JMGA Climbing Guide Stage II
・JMGA Mountain Ski Guide Stage II
・Rishiri Mountaineering Club Chairman
・Hokkaido Outdoor Association Mountain (summer/winter) Guide
Avalanche Worker Level 1
*JMGA: Japan Mountain Guides Association
JAN: Japan Avalanche Network
guide area
| main guide area | Rishiri mountain area |
| Other areas | pear |
| Representative name (guide qualification) | Toshiya Watanabe (JMGA Climbing Ski Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Main guide name (guide qualification) | Toshiya Watanabe (JMGA Climbing Ski Guide Stage II, JMGA Ski Guide Stage II) |
| Number of affiliated guides | 4 full-time employees, 0 part-time employees (including 3 qualified employees) |
| guide ratio | 2 guides: up to 8 guests |
| percentage of guests | Ski/snowboard (6 vs. 4) / Men and women (7 vs. 3) |
rental
| snow safety gear | Beacon Probe Shovel (Ant) |
| Backpack | A board can be attached (Ant) |
| ski | Skis with tour bindings (pear) |
| climbing gear | climbing skin (pear) |
price
| 1DAY | From 13,200 yen (3 or more people/varies depending on number of participants) |
| other | Separate snowmobile fee |
Actual contents of the tour
| first participation | BC experience Ali | most difficult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| action time | 6-7 hours | 7-8 hours | 8-10 hours |
| Cumulative elevation difference | 700-1000m | 1000-1200m | 1700m |
| average hike time | 4-6 hours | 6 hours | 7 hours |
| Slope content | Forest zone and gentle slope below 1000m above sea level | Choose a slope with good snow in the alpine area | Downhill from Mt. Rishiri |
Information
| address | Hokkaido Rishiri-gun Rishirifuji-cho Uguisudomari Sakae-cho 227-5 |
| TEL | 0163-82-2295 |
| kanko@maruzen.com | |
| WEB | http://www.maruzen.com/tic/guide/ |
| SNS | rishiri.guide.survice |
*The content posted is information as of October 2023.
