Description Niseko Backcountry – 2nd Edition is the updated 1:25,000 English topographic ski map covering the Niseko Range, Mt. Yotei, and Mt. Shiribetsu in southern Hokkaido. It features over 50 classic backcountry ski and snowboard routes in the world-famous Niseko powder region. Based on high-resolution Japanese government data and refined cartography, the map includes detailed and comprensive safety, weather, and access information, aerial photos, and QR links to full route guides on HokkaidoWilds.org. Printed in Japan on tear-resistant, waterproof, recyclable paper. Published by HokkaidoWilds.org, Hokkaido’s largest online database of wilderness adventure information. This 66cm x 97cm (26” x 38”) waterproof, foldable topo map includes the following areas: Yotei-zan, Shiribetsu-dake, Niseko Annupuri, Moiwa-yama, Iwaonupuri, Chisenupuri, Weisshorn, Shakunage-dake, Mekunnai-dake, Raiden-yama, Iwanai-dake, and more. Waterproof | Tearproof | Open: 66cm x 97cm (26” x 38”) | Folded: 11cm x 22cm (4” x 8.5”) Route Types: Ski-tour, Freeride & Expert Map features: New in 2nd Edition: slope-angle shading, updated Mt. Raiden routes, and a refreshed cover design. 50 backcountry ski routes, including ascent and descent routes Place names in English and Japanese Includes entire Niseko Range from Hirafu to the Sea of Japan, plus Mt. Yotei and Mt. Shiribetsu Indicates popular lift-accessed backcountry areas at the eastern end of the Niseko Range Features an easy-to-use 1km UTM grid for ease of planning and on-the-ground location communication using international-standard grid references Niseko United shuttle bus route and bus stops Scale rule in meters and feet Trailhead parking tips and tricks Comprehensive safety and terrain details Large-format (66cm x 97cm / 26 inch x 38 inches) map – folded size is approx. 11cm x 22cm (4 inch x 8.5 inch) Printed double-sided color on high quality tear-resistant waterproof paper
