RECOMMENDED GEAR LIST

1 day backcountry gear rental set (includes poles, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, snowshoes and backpack) =JPY 3,000/day

Item

Rental fee/day

Skis or snowboard

 

Poles (collapsible for snowboarders)

*JPY500

Avalanche transceiver

*JPY1,000

Shovel

*JPY500

Probe

*JPY500

Skins and Alpine Trekkers/touring bindings for skiers

 

Snowshoes for snowboarders/skiers

*JPY500

Backpack, 30 liter

*JPY500

Warm under layers (not cotton)

 

Gloves

 

Hat

 

Goggles and sunglasses

 

Sunscreen

 

Water (1 liter)

 


(c) 2009 -Hokkaido Powder Guides, Hokkaido Japan. All Rights Reserved.