23 m away
Annupuri Backside Return (Goshikionsen lot)
Route 58 Return to the closer of two cleared roads from the backside of Annupuri
Easy Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 59 m
- Descent
- 21 m
Annupuri Backside Return (Weiss Lot)
Niseko
Route 58 Return to the farther of two cleared roads from the backside of Annupuri
Freeride Skiing Easy
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 247 m
- Low Point
- 515 m
- High Point
- 755 m
- Gradient
- 25˚
Despite being farther than the Goshikionsen lot, this lot is mostly flat or downhill to get to. In fresh, deep snow, it might still be easier to get back to the Goshikionsen lot unless on a snowboard and without snowshoes.
Description
This route back is more intricate than the other but if in doubt, one can simply follow the road until they reach the lot. The route outlines bypassing several switchbacks, which are overall unnecessary and, in deep snow on a snowboard, not recommended.
These returns should only be attempted if the group has placed a car at one of the lots, or has the ability to call for a taxi. There are no amenities or shuttle services at either of the parking lots.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
1.1 km away
Gate 5 Far Traverse
Upper mountain gate access (Gate 5) skiing with steeper gradients and a variety of tree densities with minimal hiking.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 413 m
1.3 km away
Higashi-one (N)
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is in the back bowls of Niseko and requires a short hike out.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 531 m
1.3 km away
Kita Shamen (Goshikionsen return)
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is in the back bowls of Niseko and requires a hike out.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 508 m
1.3 km away
Kita Shamen W
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is in the back bowls of Niseko and requires you to hike out.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 491 m
1.3 km away
Kozan no sawa (variation)
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is a truly classic Niseko back bowl run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 673 m
1.3 km away
Kozan no sawa bowl (center)
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 3, this line is a classic Niseko back bowl run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 712 m
1.6 km away
O-Sawa
A 20 minute hike above the resort out of Gate 2, this line is a classic Niseko back bowl run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 767 m
1.7 km away
Niseko-Annupuri Summit Hike (G3)
G3 is one of two of the essential hikes leading to the legendary Niseko Back Bowls
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 507 m
- Ascent
- 107 m
- Descent
- 0 m
1.8 km away
G5 Gully
Great powder gully skiing popular with intermediate off piste skiers.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 325 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing