SAM Hakusan Ski Resorts: Safety & Rules (Hakusan Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort & Hakusan Seymour Ski Resort)

To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter adventure, all skiers and snowboarders must understand and follow the resort rules, responsibilities, and boundary lines.

IMPORTANT NOTICE & PENALTY

• Follow Ski Patrol & Staff: You must strictly follow all instructions from the Ski Patrol and lift attendants.
• Ticket Confiscation: Failure to comply with staff instructions, ignoring signs, or violating resort rules will result in the immediate confiscation of your lift ticket without a refund.

1. Code of Conduct on the Slopes

1. Respect Others: Do not endanger, injure, or threaten other skiers or snowboarders.
2. Control Your Speed: Always maintain a safe speed according to the terrain, weather, snow conditions, your skill level, and crowd density. You must be able to stop at any time to avoid hazards.
3. Yield to Those Ahead: The person in front of you has the right of way. Do not obstruct their path.
4. Overtake Safely: When passing someone, leave plenty of space between you and the other rider.
5. Look Up Before Merging: Look uphill and ensure it is safe before starting, merging into a trail, or crossing a slope.
6. Do Not Stop in Blind Spots: Never sit down or stop in the middle of a trail, in narrow sections, or where you cannot be seen from above. If you fall, move out of the trail quickly.
7. Walk on the Edge: When walking, climbing, or standing on a trail, you must stay on the edge of the slope.
8. Use Leashes / Runaway Straps: Skis and snowboards must be equipped with working brakes or retention devices (leashes) to prevent runaway gear.
9. In Case of Accident: If you witness or are involved in an accident, cooperate with search and rescue, notify staff immediately, and identify yourself.

2. Lift Safety Rules

For detailed guidelines on boarding, riding, and exiting the lifts, please refer to the official safety information provided by SAM Hakusan.
https://www.sam-hakusan.com/safety/

3. Ski Resort Boundaries & Prohibited Zones

The resort area is within marked boundary lines. Unauthorized entry into unmaintained areas, closed zones, or backcountry outside the resort boundaries is strictly prohibited. For complete details on boundary regulations and mountain safety, please visit SAM Hakusan Website.

Inherent Alpine Dangers & Liability

Skiing involves natural and artificial hazards. The resort is not liable for accidents caused by ignoring safety notices and rules. For full details, please check SAM Hakusan.