Are you considering a ski or snowboard trip to Rusutsu, Japan? It is definitely a unique winter resort. Here is a list of quirks and perks that may help you decide.
QUIRKS:
1) Rusutsu Resort Hotel is a crazy experience. A carousel, video games, mechanical dogs, antique cars... it is like no other ski or snowboard destination hotel.
2) Amusement Park. There is one on the slopes!
3) Layout. Rusutsu has an intriguing layout. The resort is spread out between Mount Isola and the East Mountain, which are right next to each other, and the West Mountain, which is quite a distance away. In fact, you need to take a chairlift or gondola across flat land to get between the two areas.
PERKS:
1) Beginner and Intermediate Slopes. Rusutsu has a large number of beginner and intermediate slopes. They are groomed, wide, and long. Perfect for those who like to cruise.
2) Partnership with Steamboat, Colorado. Rusutsu and Steamboat have a partnership that allows pass holders of either resort to ski or snowboard at the other resort for free for a few days each season.
3) Age Demographics. Rusutsu seems to have a large number of older skiers. It was great to see how active they were and how much fun they were having.
4) Expert Slopes. Rusutsu has some great tree runs, but they are best when the snow is fresh!
If you are headed to Niseko for a full week, it may make sense to go to Rustusu for part of the time for a completely different scene.
24 ноя 2021