The "Mountain Wave" competition, which has brought skiers and snowboarders from all over Japan to Hakuba, will be held on May 5th (Monday, public holiday) at Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort. The categories are finely divided into "Junior," "Young," "Master," "Open," "Legend," and "Snowskate," so there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
In addition to the main "Banked Slalom," the event will also feature a "Park Session." Make the most of the banked courses in snow-covered Okutadami on the last day of Golden Week!
Event Overview
Organizer/Operator: @mountainwave_official
Cooperation: Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
Date: May 5, 2025 (Monday, National Holiday) *Reserve date: May 6 (Tuesday)
Venue: Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort
・Participation fee
: Regular: 6,000 yen;
Open class (men's and women's): 6,500 yen.
*Double entry is permitted / Please purchase your own lift ticket.
Eligibility:
Participants must be covered by accident insurance
and be able to ski on steep slopes with control.
• Categories (Snowboard Banked Slalom):
Junior (Elementary school age boys and girls)
, Young (Junior high school boys and girls),
Open (Boys and girls),
Master (Men and women 40 years and older)
, Legend (Men 50 years and older)
, Snowskate Division (Mixed Gender)
- Awards:
The top 3 in each class will be awarded.
The Open class will also have a prize: Number of open entries x 500 yen
・Important Notes (Please read before participating)
▫️ Participants must obtain their own personal injury liability insurance.
▫️ Minors require parental consent.
▫️ Please cooperate with COVID-19 prevention measures.
▫️ The schedule and competition methods may be changed or canceled due to weather conditions, etc.
▫️ Partial refunds will be given if the ropeway is closed.
▫️ Refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to COVID-19
. ▫️ Participation in inspection and competition briefing is mandatory.
▫️ You will not be allowed to start if you have missed the start time.
▫️ Please bring your health insurance card (a copy is acceptable)
. ▫️ First aid will be provided by the organizers, but we cannot assume responsibility beyond that.
▫️ The organizers retain all rights to video and photographic recordings and portrait rights.
▫️ Wearing a helmet is recommended
. ▫️ Cancellations are not permitted after registration / Participation is at your own risk.