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Updated: Nov 21 2023

NiigataLotte Arai Ski Resort

Mountain Stats

Elevation
1280 m
Vertical
951 m
Base
329 m

Course Stats

Difficulty
36%36%28%
Runs
14
Longest
7000 m
Max Slope
28 °
Ropeway
0
Gondola
1
Lifts
4

Resort Features

Features
Backcountry
Terrain park
Ungroomed area
Facilities
Ski rental
Lockers
Onsen
Lessons
English lessons
Freeride zones
Lotte Arai is known for having the largest areas of in-bounds off piste terrain sure to keep freeriders excited.
Hoshizora Onsen
Relax after a day of skiing at the outdoor onzen in the Arai hotel.
Powder & freeride programs
Inter Alpen & Myoko snowsports have freeriding guided tours for getting the most out of Arai's awesome freeride terrain.

User's Posts

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snowexplorersDecember 18 23
2023/12/18 Arai open day! Snow and strong winds. …

2023/12/18 Arai open day! Snow and strong winds. New snow: 13cm Newly opened runs: Be Free, Encore, Bear Valley(need to walk to Zendana lift) Current open Free Riding Zone: none We started from afternoon. Snow condition was difficult, new snow on iced pack base. Credit: Takashi Kojima

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