gate 1:
L-GI gate
intermediate to advanced
A wide face with smooth, rolling terrain that gradually opens up as you descend. The slope features occasional wind lips that form natural drops and playful transitions, making it ideal for flowing turns into open the forest.
location
Annupuri
aspect
S-SW-W
angle
30º to 40º
Distance
1,9 km
Exposure
Medium
Vertical drop
550 m
Line options
Single line
gate overview
Skiers’ right little lower from Annupuri top lift, dropping into Osawa Bowl with west-facing slopes, spaced trees, and broad powder fields. The line funnels naturally and finishes in a gully that leads back to the base.
Terrain features
A wide-open west to south-west facing bowl with playful gullies, smooth rolling terrain, and scattered open forest sections. Natural wind lips create small drops and flowing transitions,
Expert tips
Enter early on clear days to beat the wind. Stay high on the traverse for easier return.
how to get in/out
Accessed from the Annupuri Jumbo #4 Pair Lift, descending toward the base of Annupuri. Exit via the end of the gully on skiers’ left.
Ride Gate 1 with a local guide
Not sure about conditions, the entry or the best line today? Ride it with someone who knows this gate.
- ✓ Line chosen for the day's snow and avalanche conditions
- ✓ Experienced local guides who know Niseko's gates
- ✓ Private or small groups · skiers and snowboarders
Distance:
1,9 km
Vertical drop:
550 m
Exposure:
Medium
Entry type:
Skiing
Exit type:
Skiing
Line options:
Single line
Ride Gate 1 with a local guide
Not sure about conditions, the entry or the best line today? Ride it with someone who knows this gate.
- ✓ Line chosen for the day's snow and avalanche conditions
- ✓ Experienced local guides who know Niseko's gates
- ✓ Private or small groups · skiers and snowboarders
These maps are independently created using topographic datasets, terrain analysis, and GIS tools to help visualize terrain features, access points, and route options around Niseko.
They are intended for reference only and should not replace official avalanche forecasts, navigation tools, or local mountain information.
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backcountry gates
Gate 1 – L-GI
Gate 2 – Annupuri Peak
Gate 3 – Hirafu Peak
Gate 4 – Hanazono Ridge
Gate 5 – Hanazono Gate
Gate 6 – Moiwa Peak
Gate 7 – E-Sawa
Gate 8 – Hachi-Ban
Gate 9 – Waterfall
Gate 10 – Moiwa Sidecountry
Gate 11 – Mizuno no Sawa
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