A summary of public reports, written by Ski in Sky and checked against each source. It is not an official investigation, and it may change as investigations continue.
What happened
The two snowboarded at the Kiroro ski area, then after 16:00 went outside the course into the backcountry. About 50 minutes later they lost their way and called 110 saying they did not know where they were. The ski patrol found them about an hour after the call and they were off the mountain after 19:00. Neither was hurt. Police said they had little backcountry experience and no guide.
They left the course 'after 16:00'; the 110 call came about 50 minutes later. Time is approximate.
Where
Outside the ski areaOutside the course of the Kiroro ski area, Akaigawa village.
Known only to the area.
Link to the ski area
Near a ski area, not inside it
UHB: 'キロロスキー場でスノーボードをしたあと、午後4時過ぎからコース外へ出て、バックカントリー' (after riding at Kiroro they went outside the course after 16:00). Outside the course, so not attributed to the resort.
People
Died0
Injured0
Rescued2
What is known about the cause
Not confirmed
- Whether they left through a gate or under a rope.
Sources
- UHB (Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting) ↗ · 2026-02-01
Last checked against the sources on 2026-10-22.