Japanese Ski Season Open in Style at Snow Park Yeti in 2024-25
In the Japanese ski resort Snow Park Yeti, October 25 marked the opening of the 2024-25 ski season. Japan’s ski season officially begins with the opening of Snow Park Yeti as cooler temperatures sweep across the country.
In the past 26 years, the resort has established an impressive record of being the first to open. Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti, despite rising global temperatures and a decrease in snowfall, continues to be the first Japanese resort to open each year.
Celebrating in Style
Snow Park Yeti celebrates its opening every season with ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Snow lovers dress up to impress in their favorite characters and run down the slope to great fanfare and cheers. It was no different this year.
Skiers and cosplayers celebrated Japan’s opening of the ski season amid the stunning backdrop of Mount Fuji. Colorful and creative costumes were seen all over the slopes, from anime characters to video game characters.
Snow Park Yeti’s opening day doesn’t just involve skiing, it’s a cultural experience. A cosplay event was held at the resort this year, attracting anime fans from all walks of life.
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Temperature Rise Creates Challenges
In Japan, snowmaking early in the season is less about blowing snow and more about throwing ice. Ski resorts have been forced to come up with creative solutions as a result of environmental challenges. Yeti Snow Park has implemented cutting-edge ice-making technology, allowing it to make quality snow regardless of weather conditions.
Japan’s season may have officially begun, but the country’s powder days are still far off. Skiers and snowboarders can still have a good time at Snow Park Yeti even in warm weather.
Snow Park Yeti opened with warm temperatures and no natural snow this year. As a result, Japanese ski resorts are adopting modern technologies to remain competitive in a changing climate.
Japan is becoming more familiar with snowmaking. Hakuba, Japan’s Tsugaike Mountain Resort has installed new snowmaking equipment, and ABLE Hakuba GORYU is considering installing an ice-making system to extend the resort’s season.
About Snow Park Yeti
In Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Snow Park Yeti is Japan’s first outdoor ski area to open each season. Mount Fuji can be seen from the top if it is clear, which is between 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) and 1,450 meters (4,757 feet).
Nihon Land Ski-jo was originally named Nihon Land Ski-jo when it opened in 1971. Snow Park Yeti was previously known as Snow Town Yeti and Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti before taking on its current name.
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Resort Details
- Top Elevation: 1,450 meters (4,265 feet)
- Base Elevation: 1,300 meters (4,757 feet)
- Vertical: 150 meters (492 feet)
- Total Ski Courses: 4
- Ski Lifts: 3
Historical Opening dates for Snow Park Yeti:
- 2023-24: October 20
- 2022-23: October 21
- 2021-22: October 22
In the second year of its annual opening, Snow Park Yeti has maintained its reputation as Japan’s first ski resort, combining stunning landscapes with vibrant culture and enriching opening day festivities. Snowboarding and skiing are still available early in the season despite declining natural snowfall and warming temperatures.
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