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Tsunogami (Aga, Niigata) Started
Hi
I am looking for recommendations for good deep snow powder but not back-country in Japan. We are very skilled on-piste skiers but are not used to powder and trees.
Hence it should be 1) reasonably steep (not too steep). 2) Not too many treas which get you scared 3) reasonably safe (like controlled gates). For example, I have tested Niseko in 2019. The gate concept made it easier to understand the risk. Also, the open areas were great to practice without always focusing on the trees.
I have narrowed down;
1) Lotte Arai has a bowl and many runs where trees are spaced out a lot, but how much does one need to hike for the Bowl?
2) Hakuba Cortina. But is there enough open space? Or struggle in the tree runs?
The reason for not going back to Niseko is the overcrowded situation. Your ideas would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
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