Madarao Kogen Ski Resort ['25-26]

A freeride environment where you can fully enjoy "Madapow"

Madarao Kogen is a popular ski resort that represents the Shinetsu area with a lot of snow. Although the altitude is 1,305m, high-quality snow is constantly falling, and good conditions are maintained, so you can fully enjoy the powder. Its powdery quality and generous amount is called “Madapow”, and it has many fans.

The strongest tree run course with the highest number in Japan

Madarao Kogen is also attractive for its course layout that makes use of the undulating natural terrain. In particular, the number of tree run courses installed is the largest in Japan! The variety of courses is overwhelming, and it is often called the best tree run in Japan. It is also a strength that powder can be slipped on long. Madarao Kogen has an excellent environment for powder freeriding.

Don't worry if it's your first time tree running

The Powder Station which was newly opened inside Restaurant Heidi last year, will be holding a regular "First Time Tree Run Experience Event."

Guides who are experts on the ski resort will show you the best tree run courses and ski spots based on the conditions of the day and your skiing skills.

There is also a test center where you can try out the latest BLASTRACK skis and powder boards from popular brands such as OGASAKA, NOVEMBER, and Scooter. Accessories and small items are also available for purchase.

Japan's largest number of tree running courses

Madarao is known for its tree running area that makes use of the natural terrain.
The tree running course, where you can experience the famous light and deep "Madapau", has 15 courses that can be skied on with the Mountain Pass, a pass that can be used for the entire mountain, and is one of the largest in Japan.

Maximum gradient: 35 degrees, average gradient: 24 degrees / Distance: 446m / Slope orientation: North

A tree run course where you can enjoy long distances in a moderately thinned forest. There is also a course width, and it is possible to hit the no-track powder by taking a line. It can be accessed from the 13th lift using the "Adventure Isle" that passes through Madarao's most scenic point.

Maximum gradient: 35 degrees, average gradient: 27 degrees / Distance: 439m / Slope orientation: Northeast

Accessible from the first super quad lift to operate, so you can aim for the first track in the morning. Enjoy a long powder ride of 1000m with a steep slope of 35 degrees. It is a very slippery course where the Mogul World Cup was held before.

Maximum gradient: 35 degrees, average gradient: 26 degrees / Distance: 441m / Slope orientation: North

An uncompacted snow course between Powder Theater and Powder wave II, which spreads beyond Adventure Isle. If you go right at the lower junction, you will reach the 13th lift platform, and if you go left, it will lead to the tree run course "NINJA". It's fun to ski while thinking about the run line, such as scattering deep powder on an open barn or sneaking into the tree run areas on both sides.