[Yamagata/Zao] Icefall Snow Trekking: Walk through Yamagata's spectacular winter scenery! Enter a world of ice like in a movie ☆ Guided tour & specialized equipment rental included

[January-March] Snow trekking to the magnificent frozen waterfalls of Zao, Yamagata. Every winter, the entire massive waterfall freezes, creating a frozen waterfall approximately 30 meters high and several dozen meters wide. Its power is beyond comprehension in photographs. While walking through a cinematic world of ice, you can also see the giant frost-covered trees known as "monsters" along the route. This popular YAMAGATA EXPERIENCE tour allows you to experience the frozen waterfalls, frost-covered trees, and Zao's mountain worship. Step into the snow-white world of Zao in search of undiscovered spectacular views! [Comprehensive Tour Support] - Safety Commitment: The path to the frozen waterfalls includes steep descents and climbs. Experienced guides certified by the Zao Bodaira Tourism Council will guide you safely. We have a track record of operating tours for over 40 days per season and have reached the frozen waterfalls many times within the area. Safety is our top priority, with meticulous route planning, including the construction of stairs with shovels to prevent falls.・Portable Toilets: If there are no toilets available, your guide will carry a tent-type portable toilet. This can be used during the tour, allowing women to safely hydrate. ・Hot Water: Your guide will provide hot water during lunchtime. You can warm yourself up and fill your stomach with instant noodles without having to carry a heavy water bottle. *Lunch will be served on the snow. ・Free Memento Photos: Photos taken by your guide during the tour will be delivered to you the same day. Photos capturing your smiles and the beautiful scenery will become irreplaceable memories that you can enjoy even after the tour. ・An Impressive Experience Even If You Can't Make It to the Frozen Waterfall: Don't worry if field conditions prevent you from reaching the frozen waterfall. We will guide you along a unique, extreme frost-covered route, allowing you to fully enjoy the spectacular world of silver, which can only be experienced with a guide. This is a truly invaluable experience that allows you to fully experience the deep charm of ZAO. [Insurance] We provide personal injury insurance to cover accidental accidents during the tour. Please consider purchasing additional insurance if necessary.・Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Event participant personal injury insurance)・Death/permanent disability: 10 million yen・Hospitalization insurance (daily): 5,000 yen・Outpatient insurance (daily): 3,000 yen [Rent specialized equipment for safe enjoyment] *Included in the tour price.・Snowshoes: ATLAS Helium (lightweight and highly portable mountain snowshoes)・Stocks: Montbell Fall Line Poles (lightweight backcountry stocks)・Light crampons: Montbell Snow Spikes 10 (essential for steep slopes)・Helmet: Montbell Alpine Helmet (to be worn when approaching the frozen waterfall, stored in a backpack while traveling)・Beacon: Transmitter in case of avalanche (always carried as a safety measure)・Cushion: Outdoor cushion to prevent your buttocks from getting cold during lunch breaks