Let's aim to improve your free riding skills at Geto Kogen Ski Resort, the "Sacred Land of Tree Run" this season!

Geto Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture, which is one of the most heavy snowfall areas in Japan.In recent years, it has attracted a great deal of attention as an area that conveys the joy of free riding to many snowboarders as a "sanctuary of tree runs."The rumors spread from the information sent through FREERUN magazine and the SBN FREERUN website last season, and it is said that the number of snowboarders heading from the metropolitan area to summer oil on weekends is increasing.
Many people may think that "tree run" is "dangerous".However, Natsuyu advocates the concept of "glow-up tree run" for "safely enjoyable tree run" so that even non-advanced users can enjoy tree run and gradually step up their technical level. We are making efforts to do it.
"I wanted to increase the number of entry users for Tree Run, so I have been developing new areas along with the location of Tree Run that I had released from the past. This is because there are still many customers who can come to Geto Kogen. There are many people who have no experience with tree runs. There is a strong desire for such people to like tree runs even more, and we have prepared an area where you can easily experience tree runs while clearly communicating your level. " Sasaki, who is the mountain information of the oil plateau and the key man of this project, says.
Please visit Geto Kogen once this season and experience its charm for yourself.

GROW UP TREERUN
Aim to step up safely
Initiatives unique to Geto Kogen
In the area "HEART" where "Lv1" is set, even children can easily try it if they wear a helmet.With that as the starting line, the tree run area of ​​Geto Kogen is divided into four levels.That's why you can avoid the mistake of suddenly getting stuck on a difficult slope and gradually raising the level.Enjoy riding by choosing an area according to your skill without making an unreasonable step up.This is the new style of tree run proposed by Geto Kogen.

Level.3 popular course "Alta" (Nonoka Saikawa)

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Introducing the recommended "TREE RUN AREA"

Lv.2_Rabbit
Although the area area is small in the Grow up tree run, it is the area that opens the earliest in the season. Even in the warm winter season two years ago, we released it from December 2st, and we are releasing the fastest tree run area in Japan every year.Even if you are a beginner of tree run, you can rest assured that you will always return to the course without checking the route.

(Tora)

Lv.3_Alta
The area located on the side of SHOOTER is for advanced users in terms of slope and terrain, but the tree run area has a short gliding distance, so I would like you to try your skills before Lv4. Since you can also aim at the exit of Alta from SHOOTER, the range of aiming for no track is expanding.

Lv.3_Cascade
A new area that will open from this season.Can be easily wrapped in a quad patrol.The feeling of the tree is a little tight, but it may become a little-known spot from this season because it is far from the popular area.As you continue to get off the course, the feeling of the tree gradually widens and the designated exit is easy to understand.

(Shohei Sasaki)

Lv.4_STREAM (stream)
A popular point with countless streams like natural harp pipes that snowboarders love.Before the season is released, the guide team and patrol check the Sawaana and then release it, so it is attractive to be able to glide through the Sawa without worrying about risk hedging such as falling into the Sawaana.The gliding distance is long, but it is difficult to reach the designated exit.

(Shohei Sasaki, Nonoka Saikawa)

Lv4 SHOOTER (shooter)
The most difficult point of Grow up tree run.The only northern slope in the Geto Kogen, hard terrain, and a long-running specialty course. It is divided into SHOOTER 1 to XNUMX by a swamp, and the higher the level of the slipper at each point, the more the idea of ​​the sliding line must come up. Scheduled to be released in mid-January every year.Although there are dangerous spots in the course, guidance signs and danger signs are installed during the course.This is a course that we want only those who can glide in the tree run to challenge.

(Shohei Sasaki)

How to use TREERUN AREA

Scheduled opening period> Late December to early April
The normal course opens, and when the amount of snowfall increases, area inspections and sign installations start to open.It is expected that the patrol will finally check the area and open up the area during the year-end and New Year holidays.Please note that even during the opening period, it may close if the conditions are not met.

Scheduled opening time> 9: 30-14: 00
After the regular course opens, it will open as soon as the patrol patrol is over.The end time is set early to secure time for rescue operations in the unlikely event.Let's keep time.

Precautions regarding use
(0197) Be sure to have a mobile phone on hand.And be sure to register the phone number "72-8848-XNUMX" of the ski resort.Helmet must be worn.Equipped with a protector is also recommended.
(XNUMX) Enter with the awareness that the area is a self-responsibility area.Make a gliding decision by fully considering your skill.Check the tree run spec table !!
(XNUMX) Let's slide comfortably while confirming each other's safety as a group.Be especially careful when sliding alone in deep snow, as there is a risk of getting stuck and getting stuck.
(XNUMX) It is safer to bring snowshoes in fresh snow conditions.

Rescue position confirmation tool
In Geto Kogen, a rescue system is in place in the unlikely event of a stack in the tree run area.Tell the patrol your location when contacting the ski area phone number.The patrol can provide smooth rescue by heading to the vicinity of the number according to the information and making a whistle or a loud voice.The best preparations are made in case of emergency.


Further suggestions for improving your skills

Heavy snow tree run area guide
A special project to maximize the enjoyment of Geto Kogen.A guide who is familiar with the terrain will accompany you on the ride.A service that guides you to the best tree run area of ​​the day (3000 yen per person to 5 hours guide capacity XNUMX people). Reservations can be made on the website.

Tree run experience program
I want to try Tree Run for the first time!There is also an experience program for those who want to (3000 yen per person to 5 hours guide capacity XNUMX people). Reservations can be made on the website.

Backcountry introductory tour
An introductory tour for those who want to try backcountry from now on, and those who have experience in backcountry but want to learn from the basics.All gears such as beacons, snowshoes, and poles can be rented (rental fee included), so you can learn how to use gears and how to check safety when sliding on mountains.For those who have experience with tree runs and who can control the board even on non-compacted snow burns. (9000 person 5 yen ~ half day in the morning, capacity XNUMX people)

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