Autumn transceiver and self-rescue training

Before the snow: transceiver search procedure, plus carrying and hauling an injured partner with rope.

Photo from the blog. Not the route or conditions of the day.

Date

1 Nov 2026 (Sun) 8:00–13:00

Place: Moiwayama ski area
Duration: 8:00–13:00
Instructor / guide: Yama no Makochan

このような訓練は毎年やることが大事なので、一度やって満足せず、毎年必ず仲間と訓練を行なってください。

— 山のまこちゃんバックカントリー雪崩入門6.雪崩コンパニオンレスキュー (blog, Japanese)

What it is

When: 1 Nov 2026, 8:00–13:00
Where: Moiwayama ski area (meet in the car park)
Clothing: warm layers, and hiking boots or trail shoes you can run in. No sandals.
Transceiver search: single/double group check, search, probing. Bring: avalanche transceiver (required), probe, dry bag. Read your transceiver's manual beforehand.
Self-rescue: carrying, hypothermia wrap, improvised harness and rappel, rope work, 3:1 and 5:1 hauling. Optional personal gear: 6 mm × 15 m rope, sling, 2 locking carabiners, self-jamming pulley, pulley, Tibloc.
Practise the figure-eight and Munter hitch beforehand.

Insurance

Arrange your own mountain and liability insurance. Insurance is not included in the fee.

Waiver

Take out mountain and liability insurance before taking part. Accident and injury insurance is not included in the fee. Mountain areas carry natural risks such as bad weather, rockfall, collapse and avalanches that cannot be fully removed. I understand that I take part with these risks, with my own and my family's consent. The course may be changed, cancelled or postponed because of weather or other force majeure. I will follow the organizer's decisions and instructions on site.

You read and agree to the full text when applying.

Items still to confirm

Next date TBC
Capacity TBC

Source: Application form "Autumn transceiver and self-rescue training" (Google Form)

¥5,000 / per personAutumn transceiver and self-rescue training

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