Powder snow means a type of snow which is dry and powdery. Because it’s very soft and powdery, you can feel like floating on the waves or more like on the clouds when you ride. It provides a completely different sensation compared with groomed slopes. Many people become fun of powder snow once they ride it. People call powder snow in Japan “JAPOW” with their fascination for powder.
Shiga Kogen is one of the highest ski resorts in Japan and it is located inland in an area surrounded by mountains. First, cold winter winds from the Japanese sea hit the backbone ranges and make wet snowfall there. And then they reach over Shiga Kogen and make dry and light snowfall, so called powder snow. This altitude and inland climate give us remarkable top quality powder snow in this region.
To fully enjoy powder snow, we recommend you prepare proper equipment designed for powder snow. If not, you may lose your speed or be stuck in deep snow.
【 Recommended slopes for powder snow lovers! 】
⛷️ Central area ⛷️
LIPS course of Terakoya ski resort is the highest slope in the central area. This slope is intermediate level and 100% covered with natural snow. Enjoy your ride with a nice view of Mt. Iwasuge.
Perfecter course of Ichinose Family ski resort, Olympic course of Higashidateyama ski resort, and World cup course of Nishidateyama ski resort could be ungroomed depending on the snow condition of previous night.
🌲 Okushiga Kogen and Yakebitaiyama area 🌲
Especially these areas are known for having much quantity of snowfall. In Yakebitaiyama ski resorts, they provide several ungroomed slopes such as Yakebi wall, Yakebi valley, Middle course, and Giant slalom course.
Yakebi wall has a maximum angle of 39 degrees and average of 32 degrees, it would be a nice try for expert riders!
For more details and usage rules:
https://www.princehotels.com/en/ski/shiga_kogen/index.html
https://www.princehotels.com/shiga/experience/usage-rules/
Okushiga Kogen ski resort also provides some ungroomed slopes filled with powder snow. For example, Kumaotoshi course is quite narrow and the steepest slope in this resort. Perfect for expert skiers and snowboarders!
🏔️ Kumanoyu, Yokoteyama, Shibutoge area 🏔️
This area is a hidden gem of powder snow!
Kumanoyu ski resort forms like an amphitheater. Because of this shape, their slopes can easily accumulate much quantity of snow when it snows and especially 2nd A course, 3rd A course and mogul course become a powder snow paradise!
Yokoteyama and Shibutoge ski resorts are found at the highest altitude area in Shiga Kogen. You will enjoy powder snow with great scenery!
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