"Five individuals, believed to have been snowboarding, were caught in the slide. All five were located and rescued by resort staff within approximately one hour. Four were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. They were identified by police as a 14-year-old Japanese boy, who sustained a pelvic fracture, his father, a man in his 40s, who broke several ribs, a Taiwanese woman in her 30s is believed to have broken her ankle, and a Taiwanese man in his 40s is also believed to have sustained an ankle fracture."
"Madarao Kogen is located in Myoko City in Niigata Prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu, roughly 150 miles northwest of Tokyo. The resort is known for its abundant snowfall, gladed terrain, and lift-accessed powder skiing. The slide occurred on the resort's "Powder Line Course," a run that descends from near the summit into mid-mountain terrain."
"A guest reported a suspected avalanche around 2:00 p.m., prompting the resort to notify local fire authorities. The avalanche occurred on Tochio Highlands Ski Area Course No.14 "Powder Line" running from the upper mountain down toward mid-mountain. All five were located and rescued by resort staff within approximately one hour."
On February 28, an avalanche occurred at Madarao Kogen Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on the popular "Powder Line Course." Five snowboarders were caught in the slide, which was reported around 2:00 p.m. A rescue team of 21 professionals including police, fire personnel, ski patrol, and rescue dogs located and rescued all five individuals within approximately one hour. Four victims sustained serious injuries: a 14-year-old boy with a pelvic fracture, his father with broken ribs, and two Taiwanese visitors with ankle fractures. The avalanche occurred during light rain, temperatures around 4°C, and limited visibility. Resort officials described it as a rare, full-depth avalanche originating high on the slope.
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