Skiing

Powder to the People!

Designed to appeal to all levels of skier and boarder, Rusutsu’s range and diversity across its 3 spectacular mountain peaks allows enthusiasts unparalleled access to the best skiing Japan has to offer.

And as befitting Hokkaido’s largest winter resort, Rusutsu’s state of the art facilities include 19 lifts (most of them covered) lifting an impressive 31 200 people per hour, by way of gondolas, hooded quad chairs and several surface lifts. Other on-snow facilities include:

• Internationally accredited, English speaking Ski School
• Terrain Park
• Kids Park and Snow Tubing area
• Bars and restaurants

Famous for its massive dumps of super light, dry and fluffy powder snow, tree skiers and ‘off-pisters’ revel in the conditions…

“Mate… clear skies, knee deep powder and a 20ft rooster tail – what more could a man want?”  Graham Hodgson – Sydney.

And for those that prefer to keep to the pistes Rusutsu’s snow grooming team fire up the Pisten Bullys nightly, so come daybreak the resort’s 42km of perfectly groomed corduroy makes skiing a dream! You may even have time to relax a little and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Toya and Mt Yotei from one of the many on-mountain restaurants.

Rusutsu also caters for those that enjoy alternative winter pursuits, or simply just a day or two trying something new. Imagine…

• Dog sledding through a forest
• Backcountry skiing with 360 degree views
• Snowmobiling to a magnificent picnic spot, or
• Immersing yourself in natural hot springs

…surrounded by the natural beauty and crisp air of Rusutsu’s alpine landscape. Then relax at one of Rusutsu’s après ski venues, reliving your day’s experiences with a glass of wine or a refreshing ale in front of the fire.