Agreement and Consent Formfor Tree Riding Zone (TRZ) HAKUBA 47
This agreement and consent form is to ensure that the following conditions are adhered to whenskiing in Hakuba 47 Tree Riding Zone. The ski resort does not guarantee the safety of its users inconnection with this program. Though we want our guests to enjoy this terrain, please understandthat it does come with increased risks of potentially serious injury including the possibility of anavalanche and snow burial.
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Gates will be opened and closed by patrol depending on daily conditions.
Please do not enter the area when it is closed including after hours as this may endanger
your safety as well as the safety of others who may already be on the course carryingout avalanche control or other course maintenance work. On some occasions the gates
may be closed all day depending on the situation.
All of the Tree Riding areas are entirely natural and are therefore not maintained.
Compared to normal course skiing, in the event of a fall, the deep snow can make it
difficult to get up, difficult to move, and sometimes even dangerous such as becomeburied and undetected, or even worse suffocate.
Tree Riding involves anticipated as well as unanticipated risks, such as; changes insnow quality and consistency, hidden tree stumps or branches, tree-wells, creeks,crevasse and hollows under the snow are all a part of skiing and riding in off-piste
terrain.
At Hakuba 47, patrol crew sometimes artificially create avalanches and sometimes use
explosives to prevent avalanches, but it is not possible to completely prevent them.
There is a possibility to crash into another skier, a tree or even a wild animal andpotentially collisions with wild animals. When skiing and riding please ensure you cancontrol your speed and be aware you may need to slow down or stop suddenly on theabove occasions.
In the event that a rescue from ski patrol is required, it may be difficult to immediately
ski to the location where the injured guest is waiting for assistance. It could also takepatrol some time to respond, if access to the area by snowmobile is hazardous.
In the case that an aerial search and rescue is requested, it will be in the hands of theHakuba 47 search and rescue team. You will be liable for all related search and rescue
costs. All expenses for the search and rescue team will be charged to you as follows;

Card No.
★Type of Lift ticket

Day Passor

Season Pass

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Those between the ages of 12 and 18 must have parental consent, be a minimum of
150cms tall and be with a parent or guardian at all times whilst in the Tree Riding Zone.
Furthermore, their parent or guardian must accompany them to the safety briefing inorder to provide the necessary consent.
10. We recommend that you ski with more than one person.
11. Hakuba 47 has no reciprocal relationship with tree run programs held at other ski resorts.
Guests interested in skiing & riding in the TRZ area must attend the briefing,acknowledge and sign the form and purchase an armband to wear on their outer jacket.
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CONFRIM AND TICK THE BOX☐

I understand the contents of this pledge and will be skiing/snowboarding at my own risk.

☐I will use the TRZ area during the available times only. e.g., Gate open ~ 14:30☐

I will not enter the TRZ area or other areas that are off-limits in the ski resort.

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I will wear my registered armband on my left arm and not lend it to others.

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I will wear my registered armband, wear the appropriate equipment to prevent accidents, and learn
what to do in the event of an accident.

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I will stop and give priority to skiers on the ski course when returning to the general ski resort area.

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I will obey the instructions of the ski area staff.

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I understand my skiing and riding skill level and will not ski in a dangerous (unreasonable) manner
or in a manner that may cause harm to others.

☐I will protect the environment I enjoy and not harm any trees or throw rubbish in the MotherNature.

☐We will not accompany or guide anyone in the area who has not signed this agreement and consent.

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I understand that in the event of an injury or accident, the ski resort (lift company) will make every effort cooperatewith the party involved after ensuring the safety of our own staff’s safety first.

☐I will endeavor to provide assistance if someone has been injured or has an accident only after first ensuring myown safety.

☐I HAVE WATCHED THE SAFETY BRIEFING VIDEO☐UNDER 18 YEARS OLD ONLY TO TICK
I am under 18 years of age. If I am unable to pay the fees for any cost acquired by the ski
resort including the cost of search and rescue by ski patrol or other third-party operators, my parent or guardian will
absorb all costs on my behalf.

Patrol Staff (per person)

20,000 yen per hour

★Name★Gender :Male/Female

Snowmobile (per snowmobile)

5,000 yen for transfer and transport of patrol staff★Country★Mobile Phone

Snow groomer (per groomer)

50,000 yen per hour for transfer and transport of patrol staff,
equipment and meals

MiscellaneousStandby duty personnel, meals, request for helicopter at
self-expense

Address(For Local)／★Accommodation★Emergency Contact (Name)★Signature※ Parent/Guardian’s Signature★Age★Hotel phone★Phone★Date//