225 m 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
Niseko-Annupuri Summit Hike (G3)
Niseko
G3 is one of two of the essential hikes leading to the legendary Niseko Back Bowls
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 507 m
- Ascent
- 107 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This hike is essential to accessing the Niseko/Annupuri back bowls. It is approximately a 15 minute bootpack that is well trodden and very popular on a sunny day. It is is accessed via Gate 3. Check the local Nadare Forecast (linked below) for avalanche conditions and gate openings.
Description
Access the boot pack by exiting Gate 3, just above the King Lift 4. If accessing the gate from the Ace Pair Lift 4, traverse hard to the skiers left, aiming for the summit station of the King Lift 4. It is much easier to access via the King Lift 4.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
320 m away
Annupuri Summit Hike (G2)
G2 is one of two of the essential hikes leading to the legendary Niseko Back Bowls
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 410 m
- Ascent
- 121 m
- Descent
- 0 m
327 m away
Gate 2: Naka-one
Upper mountain gate access skiing with interesting ridge features, steeper gradients, and a variety of tree densities with minimal hiking.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 634 m
442 m 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
443 m 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
443 m away
Gate 5 Traverse
Upper mountain gate access skiing with steeper gradients and a variety of tree densities with minimal hiking.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 77 m
- Descent
- 436 m
463 m 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
466 m 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
469 m 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
470 m 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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing