location: Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU
Because it is a dedicated area, you can fully immerse yourself in the powder
Against the background of the powder-oriented movement in recent years, ski resorts with areas and courses dedicated to uncompacted snow where powder is easy to enjoy are appearing one after another.
It's a dedicated area, so it's a spacious field, rich in natural terrain, and you can enjoy tree runs in a beautiful forest, and it's full of personality and charm. In most cases, there are rules for enjoying the skiing safely, such as receiving a lecture on safety in advance, requiring registration, wearing armbands, and wearing a helmet.
Observe the rules and enjoy the uncompacted snow world to your heart's content. Introducing spots that are popular with powder and freeride enthusiasts, using uncompacted snow as a selling point.
[Nagano]
TSUGAIKE MOUTAIN RESORT
Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort "TSUGAPOW DBD"
The finest powder that falls on Tsugaike is called "TSUGA POW". In order to follow the rules and enjoy the tsuga pau safely and to the fullest, take a lecture and receive an armband. The powder freak purveyor program is "TSUGA POW DBD".
If the gate is open, the area where you can ski is the south-southwest slope of the Upper Umanose Course.
It is nothing but an all non-compressed snow field. After passing the intermediate gondola station, you can see the forest below with increased accuracy. There are two areas, the Tsuga Tree Area (on the upper left side of the Tsuga no Mori slope) and the Tsuga Pau Area (three locations on the horseback course), and you can enter through four gates. I definitely want to participate on a day with good conditions. You can enjoy tsuga pau to your heart's content.
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| Top altitude 1,704m | Longest run 4,900m | Elevation difference 904m | Maximum slope 35° |
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10 courses | 18 lifts | 1 gondola | 1 ropeway |
◆ Official HP / https://www.tsugaike.gr.jp/snow/gelande/tsugapow
[Nagano]
RYUOO SKI PARK Ryuoo
Ski Park "Kiochi Course"
Carve a fast track on the blissful Kiotoshi course
At an altitude of 1,930m, Ryuoo Ski Park is located in the Kitashiga area where you can enjoy dry powder unique to inland areas.
The beautiful sea of clouds that can be seen from the 1,770m-high Ryuo Ropeway summit is also popular, but powder enthusiasts head to the summit station for the uncompacted snow area where they can drop snow. This is the “Kiotoshi Course,” which has now become a specialty of Ryuo. It's a dream course for those who like powder and steeps. With dry powder unique to the area, northwestern slopes, swamp topography, and trees, it's a ridiculously exciting spot.
In addition, every morning, the extravagant “KIOTOSHI Fast Track” is held, where you board the ropeway early in the morning at 8:45 and ski on fresh powder on the Kiotoshi course, where no one has set foot. Blissful fast track is only 1,000 yen.
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| Top altitude 1,704m | Longest run 4,900m | Elevation difference 904m | Maximum slope 35° |
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10 courses | 18 lifts | 1 gondola | 1 ropeway |
◆ Official HP / https://www.ryuoo.com/snow/
[Gunma]
KAWABA
Kawaba "OFF THE PISTE"
Acquire the necessary knowledge and experience a powder ride that cannot be experienced on a compacted snow course
The powder ride area "OFF THE PISTE" opened in the 2020-21 season and has become a hot topic.
You can enjoy plenty of off-piste feeling safely in the managed area on the slopes. This is an area for advanced skiers only, and it is necessary to attend a workshop in advance to ski (only on designated days, the course fee is 3,000 yen) Take a 45-minute course first thing in the morning, receive a certificate of attendance, and wear a helmet before entering the course. put in. There are 3 courses. It is very popular because you can enjoy a powder ride that you cannot experience on a compacted snow course.
Kawaba is an area with one of the heaviest snowfalls in Gunma Prefecture, while being only two hours by car from central Tokyo. In addition, the altitude of the base is 1,870m, so dry snow accumulates. Temperatures are low during the mid-season, so good snow conditions can be maintained. OFF THE PISTE is certified for the quality and quantity of snow.
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| Top altitude 1,870m | Longest run 3,300m | Elevation difference 580m | Maximum slope 34° |
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10 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆ Official HP / https://www.kawaba.co.jp/snow/activity/enjoy-the-ride/
[Hokkaido]
Hoshino Resorts TOMAMU Hoshino Resorts
Tomamu "Exclusive Area for Advanced Users"
A special field outside the course where you can ski according to the rules
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu has an "advanced-only open area" where you can ski outside the course outside of the management area.
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu's original idea of creating and disseminating winter mountain play beyond the slopes managed with safety knowledge based on the "Winter Mountain Liberation Declaration" born from the desire to "enjoy nature as it is". It's an attempt. This is truly an uncompacted powder paradise.
Until March 31, it will be released sequentially after safety confirmation. To use it, you need to register on the official website. On the day of the event, stop by the Winter Mountain Liberation Desk in advance and present the registration completion email, where you will receive an explanation of the restricted areas and a lecture on how to safely ski in the Liberation Area. On top of that, the flow of signing the philosophy agreement and getting an armband. Helmets must be worn (rental available), and mobile phones must be fully charged.
Regardless of whether it is a day trip or an overnight stay, the armband must be returned to the desk by 3:30 pm every day. Be sure to follow the rules and have fun.
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| Top altitude 1,171m | Longest run 4,200m | Elevation difference 585m | Maximum slope 35° |
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29 courses | 5 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website / https://www.snowtomamu.jp/winter/ski/expert/powder_area.php