Preventing Accidents in Backcountry Activities for International Visitors!
Staying Safe in the Backcountry Event at Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort.

To help prevent winter mountain accidents involving backcountry skiing and other activities, Nagano Prefecture will host a Staying Safe in the Backcountry Event at Nagano Station, the main gateway to Hakuba and Shiga Kogen ski resorts. This event is especially designed for international visitors.

Event Details:

Date and Time:
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
From 8:00 AM (ending around 10:00 AM)

Location:
Nagano Station East Exit, Bus Stops 25 and 26 (Hakuba Line and Shiga Kogen Line)

Event Activities:
Distribution of Safety Awareness Stickers to international skiers heading to Hakuba and Shiga Kogen.
Providing guidance on checking equipment and submitting climbing plans.

A QR code on the stickers linking to “Safety Tips for Skiing” (external website)

Organizers
Nagano Prefecture Tourism and Sports Department (Mountain Tourism Section)
Hokushin Regional Development Bureau
Nagano Prefectural Police Mountain Rescue Team
Nagano Central Police Station

Upcoming Safety Events at Ski Resorts
Additional safety awareness events are scheduled as follows:
Friday, January 24, 2025: Happo-One Ski Resort and Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort
Friday, February 7, 2025: Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort