"This clip was captured at Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, a resort featured on the Epic Pass. It was captured on a Saturday on what looks like a powder day and was probably shot early in the morning, so understand that there's a good chance this was the worst it was throughout the day. Additionally this was apparently shot on a day where high winds closed a lot of chairlifts and nearby ski areas."
"If you're hoping to book a trip to Japan knowing that you won't encounter long lines, consider heading to one of many resorts that are a bit lesser known. If you stay in Asahikawa, for example, there are dozens of ski resorts within a short drive that get nowhere near the same crowds as the bigger resorts. Make sure you do your research and don't just go somewhere because that's where everyone else goes."
"It's no secret that Japan has become a very popular ski destination. Europeans, North Americans, and a lot of Australians head to the country every winter in seek of the legendary "Japow", and several resorts now appear on passes like the Ikon or Epic making it even easier to justify a trip. Unfortunately the growing popularity is really starting to show."
Japan attracts large numbers of international skiers—Europeans, North Americans, and Australians—drawn by heavy powder and the reputation of 'Japow', and inclusion on Ikon and Epic passes increases visitation. A clip from Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido captured severe lift-line crowding on a Saturday powder day, likely early morning and possibly the peak of congestion. High winds that day closed many chairlifts and nearby areas, which worsened queues. Major, well-known resorts therefore face pronounced crowding on busy weather and pass-driven days. Staying near Asahikawa or choosing lesser-known resorts offers nearby alternatives with far fewer crowds; careful research is recommended.
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