Maiko Snow Resort is an attractive ski resort with the finest snow quality, a fulfilling park, and abundant terrain.Excellent access, just a few minutes drive from the Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.There are plenty of kids' facilities so that even families can enjoy themselves.It is a vast slope consisting of the Okusoechi & Nagamine area where the day trip ski center is located and the Maiko area where the Maiko Kogen Hotel is located.Let's introduce information that you can enjoy 3% of Maiko Snow Resort with a total of 2 courses and a maximum running distance of 26 m from the first morning to the afterride.
The finest smooth powder is in the Okusoechi area
The Maiko area, which has a relatively low altitude, has a lot of wet snow powder, but the smooth powder in the Okusoechi area when fresh snow falls and the temperature is low is the best.Gungun course that goes up the gondola and is accessed by the Okusoechi quad lift.When there is no snowfall, you can enjoy the bumpy slopes, but once it snows, it quickly turns into the finest non-compacted snow course.You can enjoy the finest powder ride on this course, which is wide and dotted with fallen terrain.There are two powder courses in this high altitude area.It is the above-mentioned Gungun course and the Zokuzoku course facing it.First thing in the morning, let's taste the smooth powder in 2 courses in this area.
NEW non-compacted snow course appears in Nagamine area
Introducing this season in the Nagamine area is the conditional open non-compacted snow course "Peak Performance Off-Piste Zone".It is a fascinating course where you can enjoy a long non-compacted snow ride boasting a total gliding distance of 1,000m.After removing the board from the middle of the gingin course and walking a little, you will arrive at the entrance of the Peak Performance off-piste zone.Since the upper part has a gentle slope, it warms up, and the slope suddenly becomes steep from the middle stage.From there, it seems that you can slide the non-compacted snow ride full of speed to your heart's content.
A fulfilling snow park "GARDEN" that people of all levels can enjoy
Maiko Snow Resort's snow park, commonly known as "GARDEN," consists of three sections: MAIN, EASY, and HIKE UP. MAIN PARK has one of the best number of items in the area, and you can choose from multiple lines such as rails, boxes, and kickers by level.The area will be expanded this season, and park items will be added at any time according to the amount of snowfall. EASY PARK is the best park for beginners to level up.Even people who make their debut in the park can enjoy it with an easy-to-enter approach and a safe design. HIKE UP PARK is recommended for those who want to practice hard.You can hike up and try again and again, so you can hone your jumping and BOX skills.Before entering the MAIN PARK, which is accessed by going up the Maiko Triple Lift, the terrain of the former half pipe remains, so you can enjoy playing with the terrain.In addition, NIXON items with the NIXON name have also appeared this season, making it a snow park where you can play even more.
The charm of Maiko Snow Resort talked about by rider Masataka Mitsuhisa
"Snow Park will be even more interesting if the layout is changed and the number of items increases depending on the snowfall conditions and conditions. Maiko Snow Resort can slide on different slopes at Nagamine and Okusoechi when going up the gondola, and the terrain you can play with It was interesting because there were many. My favorite is the wall of the detour course. There are many points that you can fly and hit, so if you like terrain play, you will be captivated by one shot. "
Omelet rice that can be custom-ordered, which is very popular this season
There are many delicious restaurants at Maiko Snow Resort, but this time I ate lunch at a mountain restaurant in the middle of the Nagamine area.Among the carefully selected menus centered on Western dishes in a restaurant with a nice atmosphere, we recommend the omelet rice that can be custom-ordered.You can choose your favorite combination from 2 types of rice and 3 types of sauce.Besides omelet rice, there is also a full-fledged menu such as cheese fondue and beef stew.Even though it is a reasonable menu, if you want to have a different slope lunch than usual, there is no doubt here.
A day trip ski center with hot springs, naps, rentals, and meals
The Maiko Snow Resort day trip ski center is full of facilities from the 1st floor to the 4th floor.First of all, the attention of the 1st floor is the BRAND BIKING rental system.At Maiko Snow Resort rental, you can choose your own board from various famous brand boards.There may be an interesting board in the rental board that I wanted to ride. The second floor is a kids area.There is a kids park and a school dedicated to kids, which is great for families, and there is also a nursery room, so you can rest assured. The 2rd floor is a spacious free rest room with tatami mats and a restaurant. There is a spa Maiko Onsen on the 3th floor where you can heal your tired body before heading home.There is also a relaxation room where you can take a nap, so you can rest assured that you will arrive late at night.Maiko Snow Resort has collaborated with NIXON this season, and the clock of the facility creates a fashionable atmosphere with NIXON.
Powder, gourmet,Park ride Maiko Snow Resort1Play the day
Take the first gondola in the morning to the Okusoechi area.Enjoy the finest powder on the non-compacted snow course and the long non-compacted snow ride in the Peak Performance off-piste zone.On the wall of the forest road, you can play with the terrain and fly.Lunch is at a mountain restaurant on the slopes, where you can enjoy authentic Western food in a different atmosphere than usual.After moving to the Maiko area, park ride at the snow park "GARDEN", which is full of items.This time I introduced an example of how to enjoy it, but there are many other interesting spots at Maiko Snow Resort.The season is just around the corner, so let's enjoy the best day at Maiko Snow Resort.
About Maiko Snow Resort
Interview shooting date: January XNUMX-XNUMX, XNUMX
Rider: Atsushi Ishikawa / Masataka Mitsuhisa
Text: FREERUN editorial department Haneda
Photo: ALI
