Location : Palcall Tsumagoi Resort
Recent trends include items that use terrain and can be put in and out from multiple directions
Snow parks are all about snow parks, but the slopes, scales, overall designs, and item content vary. Under such circumstances, the recent trend is to have items that use terrain such as waves and banks. Some make use of the features of the slopes and the natural topography of the mountain, while others make items that look like natural topography, such as huge banks, using a snow groomer.
Furthermore, the way to play is becoming more and more liberalized, and the approach to items is not only straight, but there are more items that can be entered from multiple directions. It is designed so that you can play freely with a unique line, such as hitting the kicker's side R like a bank and sliding, or entering boxes and rails from the side and playing like a wall.
It is also a recent trend that layouts are progressing so that you can enjoy the items in a flowing manner from the top to the bottom of the park. “Terrain/flowable park” is a recent park trend. By devising the spacing and placement between items, you can slow down in the middle, hit items without stopping, and enjoy it on a single line.
[Hokkaido]
Rusutsu Resort
Side Country Park/Freedom Park
Natural powder park "Side Country Park" that makes use of the natural topography and trees
Rusutsu boasts the biggest slopes in Hokkaido, West Mt., East Mt., and Mt. Isola. The resort has 3 peaks and 37 courses in total. The quality of the powder is also highly praised, but the park's fulfillment is also impressive.
West Mt. has a "side country park" that makes the most of the natural topography and trees. This is a new concept park where you can enjoy jumps and log slides that take advantage of the natural topography while enjoying powder riding in the non-compacted snow zone. Items that use natural park topography are a recent park trend, but the wildness that makes use of Hokkaido's unique snowfall, scale feeling, and wildness is irresistible. In addition, it is an ideal terrain play environment where you can play with a lift.
'22 season, renewed "Freedom Park"
Rusutsu has another fun park. East Mt.'s "Freedom Park" is a slopestyle-style park with a wide variety of items and a concept that caters to a wide range of levels. '22 season renewal! A new "bank lane" has been installed to enjoy the terrain. You can enjoy it with various lines from top to bottom. I really appreciate being able to enjoy the powder and carving while spinning on the gondola or lift.
In the "intermediate/advanced lane", 2-way kickers are lined up, and jib items such as rails and boxes are also available. A big kicker will also be installed in March. In the "Easy Lane", an easy lane will also be set up that pays attention to the size of the jump and the height of the rail so that even beginners to the park can enjoy it safely. This is perfect for training kids and junior riders, and has a fun park ride environment for everyone.
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| Top altitude 994m | Longest run 3,500m | Elevation difference 594m | Maximum slope 30° |
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37 courses | 14 lifts | 4 gondolas | ropeway -book |
◆ Official HP / https://rusutsu.com/rusutsu-in-winter/
■ An image video showing the state of the Rusutsu park
[Nagano Prefecture]
Okushiga Kogen
FREE LINE PARK
Item design that allows three or more approaches
Free line drawing
Okushiga Kogen, which boasts 100% natural snow and attracts powder freaks from all over the world, has been attracting a lot of attention from park lovers in recent years. As the name suggests, the “Free Line Park” installed along the 6th pair lift is designed to allow free line taking. You can have three or more approaches to one item, and you can do your own creative performance. Rails and boxes are arranged in a rhythmical manner between items that allow you to enjoy the terrain such as waves and spines, and you can pursue creativity and originality for each line, so it is addictive.
Don't worry, you can enter from anywhere, so even beginners can enjoy it. The good thing about FREE LINE PARK is that you can enjoy it in your own way by watching how people slide, and referring to how they play and take lines. In addition, although the version is upgraded every season, the layout will be changed four times during the long season so that it can be skied until May. I think it's worth buying a season ticket. The 2022 season is scheduled to open on February 1st.
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| Top altitude 2,000m | Longest run 3,000m | Elevation difference 530m | Maximum slope 30° |
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10 courses | 5 lifts | 1 gondola | 0 ropeways |
◆Official HP／ http://www.okushiga.jp/
[Niigata Prefecture]
Ishiuchi Maruyama
SNOW PARK
Add terrain play elements to items
n't get bored even if you play all day
A long-established store that has led the Japanese park scene for over 20 years. The park environment is one of the best in Japan in terms of scale, number of items, and quality. Taking advantage of the wide course width, the items are spread out horizontally, and the items are devised so that they can be hit not only vertically but also horizontally. As a result, there are many options for which section to go to, and you can draw lines freely, so you won't get bored even if you play all day. Efficiency is also outstanding because this can be rotated using a high-speed four-seater lift.
In addition, the jumping items are designed to match the speed of the terrain without stress and create a long and steep landing barn to ensure safety. In addition to the standard jumps and jibs, the ground surface of the base is also maintained, and it is also characterized by the element of terrain play.
Ishiuchi also has the Gungho Monster Pipe, a half pipe that meets global standards, and is used by professionals for training. It is 6.7m high, 22m wide and 170m long. A separate usage fee is required in addition to wearing a helmet and lift ticket.
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| Top altitude 920m | Longest run 4,000m | Elevation difference 664m | Maximum slope 35° |
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23 courses | 12 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
◆ Official website: https://ishiuchi.or.jp/snowpark-3/
[Gunma Prefecture]
Marunuma Kogen
SNOW PARK & FROZEN PARK
A park where you can run on a slope with a rich terrain of wall heaven
and a FROZEN PARK that creates a natural terrain
Marunuma ski resort opens early. Depending on the snowfall, it may be possible to ski continuously for up to 4km including the park in mid-December. The altitude of the top is 2000m, and there is a lot of snowfall.
The number of items is 20 to 30, and Marunuma Kogen is the best park environment in the Kanto area.
Beginner Park is a location that can be accessed using the first lift. With a design concept that values the overall flow, the space between items is devised so that it is easy to hit reliably, and it is designed so that you can arrange it yourself depending on the congestion situation and conditions, so it is efficient. I can slide well. There is also a separate beginner lane. We aim to be a park that you can play for a long time, and since the location and items change during the season, you won't get bored no matter how many times you visit. It's easy to commute because it's an easy day trip from the Tokyo metropolitan area.
"FROZEN WAVE PARK MARUNUMA" produced by @tarotamai
The world's only snow surf park "Frozen Wave Park Marunuma" produced by Mr. Taro Tamai, who celebrated his third term in the 2021-22 season. With the concept of creating dream-like ice waves that can be enjoyed by riders of all skill levels, we pursued the fun of running a board on a three-dimensional topography on a medium-to-gentle slope. A typical example of artificially directing natural topography.
Snow surfers, freestylers, jibbers, skiers, and more, regardless of whether they are horizontal or vertical, ice waves that can be enjoyed by all ages appear, and you can pursue the fun of running a board on a 3D terrain on a moderately gentle slope. I want to find my own comfortable line and slip.
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| Top altitude 2,000m | Longest run 4,000m | Elevation difference 600m | Maximum slope 32° |
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13 courses | 8 lifts | 1 gondola | ropeway -book |
◆ Official HP / https://www.marunuma.jp/winter/
■ An image video showing the state of the Marunuma Kogen park
[Gunma Prefecture]
Palcall Tsumagoi Resort
Magic terrain park
A revolutionary park where everyone can enjoy slopestyle
In the 2022 season, Palcall Tsumagoi underwent a dramatic change from the slope environment to the service. In addition to the stability of the clear weather rate of 80%, it is full of content that will please users who want to pursue sliding. One of them is the "Magic Park", a new idea where anyone can enjoy slopestyle, regardless of age or level. It consists of three areas: R, a new sensation park produced by Ryo Aizawa; Infinity, a slopestyle park; and 24, a 24-hour hiker, with fresh content and an innovative park that has never existed before. .
Ryo Aizawa, a professional snowboarder who represents Japan with his creative riding, created the concept of "R", which is "a place where anyone can play freestyle". We have a lineup of items that can be enjoyed purely by skiers, snowboarders, kids and professionals, and pursue style, including many items that allow you to enjoy terrain such as volcanoes, spines, and banks.
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| Top altitude 2,100m | Longest run 4,500m | Elevation difference 730m | Maximum slope 24° |
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24 courses | 6 lifts | 1 gondola | 0 ropeways |
◆ Official HP / https://tsumagoiskiresort.life/
Image video showing the state of the park at Palcall Tsumagoi Resort
[Gunma Prefecture]
Kawaba
THE SURF RIDE PARK
THE SURF RIDE PARK upgraded under the ENJOY THE RIDE campaign
The contents of the ENJOY THE RIDE campaign proposed from the 20-21 season will be further upgraded in the 22nd season! Under the new slogan "POW and WALL-", the combination of powder unique to heavy snowfall areas and various course side walls that Kawaba is proud of will further expand the range of play using the terrain.
Among them, " THE SURF RIDE PARK " is a limited-time special park that will be open from the second half of February until the end of the season. You can freely slide on 3D terrain such as banks and waves artificially created in the course, and walls of natural terrain. As the name “Surf Ride” suggests, the course will be designed so that you can enjoy the smooth flow of the waves, just like surfing. It is a park where you can experience a free ride with plenty of attraction elements that is completely different from the compacted snow barn.
THE SURF RIDE PARK will be set up on Takate Downhill at the top of the slopes. The snow conditions must be excellent. Details will be announced on the official website around mid-February. Don't miss it!
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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/
[Gifu Prefecture]
Dynaland
SURD RIDE PARK
"SURF RIDE PARK", which combines terrain and banks, is back!
Dynaland, which is popular as a hot riding spot in the Okumino area, has three parks. The "Terrain Park", which makes use of Dynaland's unique topography, has a lineup of large and small kickers and unique jib items. There is also a “step-up park” for park beginners, such as Pokojan and Wave. The Step Up Park is open until 21:00, so you can enjoy it even at night.
The 'SURF RIDE PARK' is especially noteworthy in the 2021-22 season. In fact, it is also the revival of the signature park that Dynaland created long ago ahead of its time. (Powered by MOSS). With a permanent bank course and a wall created by natural snow and terrain, SURF RIDE PARK fuses terrain and banks. You can fully enjoy snow and nature.
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| Top altitude 1,430m | Longest run 3,200m | Elevation difference 447m | Maximum slope 38° |
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17 courses | 5 lifts | Gondola -base | ropeway -book |
◆ Official HP / https://www.dynaland.co.jp/