・Advanced
・Length: 550m
・Maximum incline: 22 degrees

“Heavenly Spirit” is a course that takes advantage of the natural gully terrain with its uncompressed snow.

After it snows, Rusutsu’s premium dry powder is truly incredible. The natural terrain allows for a half-pipe style skiing experience.

・Intermediate
・Length: 3,500m
・Maximum incline: 20 degrees

The 3.5km long course with diverse slopes is Rusutsu’s longest course that is worth every moment.

You can go back and ski as many times as you want by using the Isola Gondola. It has five different junctions within the course so that you can have a different experience each time. Also, it has a terrace restaurant at the base, which is perfect for taking a break.

・Advanced
・Length: 800m
・Maximum incline: 25 degrees

One of Rusutsu’s famous courses with moguls. About mid-season, the 800m long course has a natural mogul line.

・Intermediate
・Length: 2,200m
・Maximum incline: 26 degrees

It is a popular long course that is easy to access from East Mt. via the Isola Quad Lift No.2. The largest course width is 210m, and you can enjoy a strong refreshing experience. There is also a restaurant at the base, which is perfect for taking a break.

・Advanced
・Length: 500m
・Maximum incline: 40 degrees

A course that starts from the peak of East Mt. and connects to Furikozawa Course. It is relatively short, but also has the steepest slope at Rusutsu with a maximum incline of 40 degrees. You might think it’s not too bad since it starts with a gentle slope but quickly becomes quite steep - definitely not for beginners.

・Intermediate
・Length: 2,300m
・Maximum incline: 24 degrees

It starts off a little steep, but it is a course that offers a magnificent view of Rusutsu Resort and Mt. Yotei. This course is wide and it doesn’t feel too scary and it offers a thrilling feeling as you ski. The latter half of the course has a gentle slope.

・Beginner
・Length: 750m
・Maximum incline: 8 degrees

The perfect course if you are skiing for the first time! It is the gentlest at Rusutsu Resort. A very convenient course with the East Center Station and a restaurant is located at the base where you can take a break. You can enjoy the course at your own pace.

・Advanced
・Length 600m
・Maximum incline: 26 degrees

A natural powder part with uncompressed snow established on each side of the Elite Course. You can enjoy the quality powder snow as you casually ski and use the natural terrain and trees for jumps. The area next to the lift is for beginners and intermediate skiers, and the outer side of the course is for advanced skiers.

・Intermediate
・Length: 650m
・Maximum incline: 21 degrees.

This is a course that you ski down towards Rusutsu Resort’s main base. There are two sections of the middle area that are great for carving. There is also a restaurant at the base, which is perfect for taking a break. Also, on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, there is torch skiing and even a fireworks event!

・Beginner
・Length: 650m
・Maximum incline: 12 degrees

A gentle slope with great access from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention. “Crayon Shinchan Cross” is where they set up items so you can enjoy wave skiing and jumping, but they also have the “Kids Tree Run” where kids can go skiing through the forest for a feeling of adventure.

All the courses at Rusutsu Resort provide a great skiing experience. They have a great variety of courses for families, from beginners to advanced skiers, courses with a great view, attractions for kids, powder snow, and skiing on groomed snow.

It’s time to have a go on one (or all!) of the 37 courses which have charmed skiers and snowboarders from around the world.

Text: Akira Tsujino

▼Early-bird lift tickets are recommended for winter skiing in Japan▼