EXPLORE
WINTER
WILDERNESS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
安全のために
Winter mountaineering and backcountry skiing are adventures in the untouched wilderness.
You have to take full responsibility and decide carefully. Meanwhile, you can have some stunning experience.
However, due to accidents or avalanches, not only you might lose your life, but also hurt your family and others.
In order to protect yourself, it is important to be well prepared and take all possible safety measures.
Apart from submitting Mountain Entry Application and using Online Map Application We also suggest you to use “Cocoheli” Service to ensure your safety
You can use the service by the following two methods.
Timesaver that Saves Lives
Cocoheli is a service that greatly shorten the rescue time. Sony's GPS is able to narrow down the search area based on the location history, and identify potential location quickly and accurately through direct connection. This saves your life by reducing the arrival time of the rescue team. Your family can also be relived by knowing your GPS location history.
Compact and Long Battery Life
Cocoheli can last for about 2 months on a single charge. When the battery level gets low, it switches to energy-saving mode and continues to transmit communication radio waves for up to two months even when there is no network service. It covers the risk of your smartphone being out of service area or running out of battery, so you can wait for rescue without panicking.
COCOHELI RENTAL PROCEDURE
利用手順
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Make a Cocoheli Rental Reservation
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Pick up the Cocoheli transmitter at the counter and attach it to your jacket or backpack.
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Share your GPS location history with your family
1. Scan the QR code on the back of the transmitter and copy the URL displayed on your smartphone
2. Share the URL with your family via LINE or email
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Return the transmitter to the counter or put it into the return box
- If you get lost or find yourself in an accident...
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[If you can use your mobile phone]
1. Dial 110 and follow the instructions of the police
2. Contact Cocoheli Rescue Centre [03-5418-7227(available 24/7)][If you cannot use your mobile phone]
・Make sure your surroundings are safe and prepare for bivouac
・Place the transmitter at a high place such as a tree branch
HAKUBA AVALANCHE INFORMATION
白馬エリア雪崩情報
*This information is provided by "Japan Avalanche Network".
CAUTION
注意事項
Hakuba Valley Safety Tips
・Areas outside the ski resort are not managed, so it is difficult to spot the danger.
・Some areas adjacent to ski resorts are closed.
・Prepare in advance and make sure you are well-equipped.
・Please check the mountain information and avalanche information.
・Please go in a group which includes someone with experience.
・If you are new to winter mountaineering / BC, we recommend you hiring a guide.
・Search and rescue operations might be time-consuming and might incur charges.
・In case of an emergency, contact the police (110) or fire department (119) immediately.
Gates which leads into the backcountry area are installed at the access points of the ski resort. Please refrain from exiting the ski resort area from any place other than the gates.
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Gate at Able Hakuba Goryu
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Gate at Hakuba Cortina
