Katsuyama Ski Jam, Japan resort riding page

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Freeriding

There's plenty of nice wide open slopes for cruising, and some nice birch and pine tree runs if you're willing to duck the ropes. Most Japanese people stick to the piste, so that means more powder for you - but ski patrol will take your ticket if you persistently offend.

Freestylers

Freestylers will have fun on the various terrain park features. Two different areas are maintained – one with small jumps and rollers, the other with several rails and boxes, and some larger jumps, but there is no half pipe. This resort recently built what was thought to be the world's longest rail at 55m long, but there are plans to make it even longer in future!

Pistes

Most of the runs aren’t particularly steep, and are generally quite wide and perfect for sedate cruising. Although you could have a decent long run from the top to the bottom, the upper half of the mountain tends to have the best snow, and the least people, so those in the know stick to the top.

Beginners

Beginners will find gentle slopes which are ideal for learning and Ski Jam offers lessons in English, but beware if you're visiting on a Sunday, as it can be dauntingly busy!

Resort Statistics

Lifts

Total Lifts: 9
Cable cars: 0
Gondolas: 0
Chair lifts: 9
Drag lifts: 0
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 12
Longest run: 4800m

Top lift: 1320
Vertical drop: 710
First lift: 610

Piste suitability

Green runs: 30%
Red runs: 40%
Black runs: 30%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:
Day Ticket Y4500
2 Days Y8000
Half Day Y3500
Lift times:7:30am-5pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 8.6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: No%

Facilities

Snowboard Schools: Burton have an LTR centre here
Night Riding: : No

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.jamresort.jp
Email:skijam@resortservice.co.jp

If you're in Osaka or Kyoto, then this place is worth the day trip, but if you're coming from further afield, there's bigger and better places to go.

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ON THE SLOPES: Pass is a little pricey, but food OK
OFF THE SLOPES: Excellent - very cheap resturants
MONEY WISE: A little pricey compared to other resorts in Japan, considering it's not that big.

HALFPIPE: No
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Limited
TREE RUNS:A few

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