NOASC Adventure tours - Niseko, Jozankei...

Our Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT1), Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Technician (SRT-2), Technical Rope rescue (TRR), and Rescue Boat Handing (RBH) and Backcountry Avalanche Awareness (BAAC)courses provides participants with the fundamentals of survival and rescue techniques in each respective situation.

During these courses participants will be learning skills in the outdoors. As you will be entering the river, remote areas, hazardous situations you will need to bring the following items.

What to bring with you on your course?

Please bring with you a cup for refreshments, notebook and pens for taking notes, and

On all river based courses (SRT-1, SRT-2 and RBH-1):

please also bring a river knife, appropriate river wear (drysuit, or wetsuit and footwear) for the season, waist attachable throwbag/rescue rope, appropriate river cap/socks/neoprene gloves for autumn and spring courses, appropriate PFD (Life jacket), whistle (recommended FOX 40 type), River helmet(no fireman helmets, etc.), waterproof bag to store your gear in when at the river, and snacks/thermos for energy replacement/hydration at the river.

On land based courses (TRR)

please bring with you a helmet, whistle, harness (rental harness' available), leather gloves for handling ropes, wind/rain wear for bad weather conditions, and individual refreshments/snacks.

For our backcountry avalanche awareness course (BAAC):

note taking materials and appropriate backcountry winter equipment: avalanche beacon, probe, shovel, snow saw or similar tool, backpack, helmet, snowshoes or split board for snowboarders, or skis (including seals and appropriate binding system) for hiking up and snacks/thermos for energy replacement/hydration at the mountain. As we will be hiking up it is recommended that you bring an appropraite ski/snowboard wear giving a layering system where layers can be shed if so desired to avoid sweating/dehydration and/or worn again to help prevent problems with hypothermia. Spare goggles, gloves, neck warmers, etc., should be considered based on the season and your individual needs. 

Lite snacks, coffee, tea with be provided in the classroom. You will be required to bring you own drinks/snacks when at the river and/or in the field.

If you are not sure about anything of the above, please contact NOASC.

Lake/Sulphur Mountain Hiking Course

This tour incorporates an approximate 6 hour (one day) hike of Mt
Iwaonupuri and nearby lakes. Along the way you we be able to view
beautifull lake, mountain and coastline scenery. On a clear day you also will be
able to sea both the west and east coastlines on Southern
Hokkaido. This is a medium level (3rd level) hiking tour requiring
average to above average fitness.

Contact Niseko Backcountry
Tours (NOASC) for our next available tour, and futher details.

Niseko Hangetsu Hiking Course

Hangetsu "Half Moon" Lake Hiking tour takes in the beautiful scenery of this
volcanic crater formed lake at the base of Mt. Yotei.

     This tour
caters for all the family being a low level hiking tour taking approximately 1.5
hours to complete.

      Walk around the top of this crater lake, and
then venture down to the lake shores. If you are lucky you might be able to
observe the beautiful mirror imgae of Mt. Yotei reflected in the
lake.

Niseko Shinsen Lake Hiking Course

Shinsen Numa "Lake" is located within the Niseko Mountain Range at the
base of Mt. Chisenupuri and Shakunage Peak amongst one of the many wetland areas
in the area.

   At an allitude of 750m, it has a unique
habitat inbetween the alpine and tree line zones. Let our guides introdcue you
to this unique flora  fauna, and history of the area.

Our Niseko Shinsen Numa hiking tour is half-day tour, including all
transfers. Contact NOASC for more detailed information. For persons prepared to
hike off a established walking platform, another round trip of approximately 30
minuntes will take you on to the beautiful scenery of Lake Naganuma.