Enjoy powder snow according to the season and conditions
Cat is basically operated in conjunction with backcountry tours organized by two guiding companies. The tour starts from Shizu Onsen at the foot of the mountain, heading up to Ubasawa, the base for summer skiing, and then the tour begins.
While Mt. Gassan is strongly associated with summer, winter is actually the time to benefit from its heavy snowfall. The tour focuses on hikes and runs through beech forests with good snow quality, and if conditions are right, it extends to Mt. Ubagatake and the main peak of Mt. Gassan.
Enjoy plenty of powder riding on Mt. Gassan in the dead of winter! In January and February, you'll mainly enjoy tree runs on a variety of terrain above the tree line. The weather becomes more stable in March, so on good days you can aim for big slopes and enjoy some spectacular riding. Don't forget that you'll need the same equipment and conditions as for the backcountry tour
■Operation■
Sales Area
Gassan area
Business period
Early January to late March
Number of cats
1 unit
Number of passengers
11 people (9 guests)
Whether or not there is a boarding cabin
can be
Number of trains
3 flights per day (3 flights in the morning)
Skiing altitude difference
Approximately 450m + hiking up
■ Guide ■
Guiding
Yes (two guide companies in Yamagata are in charge)
Backcountry equipment
Full equipment required
■Price■
1 day
17,000-18,000 yen *Prices vary depending on the guide company. Please inquire
