11 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
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Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 886 m
- Low Point
- 405 m
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 405 m to the maximum altitude of 1.3 km, the route covers 3.9 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 886 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 4.
Description
no snowshoes, only ride.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
13 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
16 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
16 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
30 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
330 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
457 m 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
624 m 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
715 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
720 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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing