Ski / Snowboard Season

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Get your winter sports on with MWR!
Ski season runs from December to March. This season, we have one-day trips as well as overnight trips. Our special trips are available for all ages.

When do sign-ups start?
Sign-ups for overnight ski trips start on November 1 and must be booked in person at the Outdoor Recreation Center by the registration deadline. Sign-ups for one day ski trips start on the first business day one month prior to the trip date. Registration cut-off date for overnight ski/snowboard trips is approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the trip date and varies depending on the trip. Please plan ahead and sign up early for the overnight trips.

Equipment Rental Policy for ski/snowboard and winter clothes.
Please visit Outdoor Recreation Center to rent winter equipment before the trip date. The first date to reserve rental equipment is 5 days prior to the trip date. Reserved equipment will be stored at Outdoor Recreation Center and will be picked up individually by participants on the trip date. Equipment is charged at the single-day rate for all ORC trips, including overnight trips.

NO EQUIPMENT RENTALS PERMITTED ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE.
3-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip at Naeba
Registration: Now through Tuesday, December 1
December 24 - 26 • Niigata Prefecture
A classic ski-in/ski-out resort with terrain for beginners through advanced skiers and snowboarders. All ages welcome! Reservations must be made in person at the Outdoor Recreation office.

Mystery Ski/Snowboard Trip
Saturday, December 12 • 3 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Kick off the winter season and chase the best snow. Outdoor Recreation will select the destination based on the best available snow conditions, giving you the opportunity for a great day on the mountain. Grab your skis or snowboards and join us for an early season adventure. All ages welcome!

3-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip at Nozawa Onsen
Registration: Now through Tuesday, December 15
January 14 - 16 • Nagano Prefecture
A traditional hot spring village known for its historic atmosphere and the famous Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival. All ages welcome! Reservations must be made in person at the Outdoor Recreation office.

Mystery Ski/Snowboard Trip
Wednesday, December 16 • 3 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Kick off the winter season and chase the best snow. Outdoor Recreation will select the destination based on the best available snow conditions, giving you the opportunity for a great day on the mountain. Grab your skis or snowboards and join us for an early season adventure. All ages welcome!

2-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip at Shiga Kogen
Registration: Now through Friday, December 18
January 23 - 24 • Nagano Prefecture
The largest ski resort in Japan, featuring 21 interconnected resorts with 71 lifts and gondolas, all accessible with one lift ticket. All ages welcome! Reservations must be made in person at the Outdoor Recreation office.

Mystery Ski/Snowboard Trip
Saturday, December 19 • 3 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Kick off the winter season and chase the best snow. Outdoor Recreation will select the destination based on the best available snow conditions, giving you the opportunity for a great day on the mountain. Grab your skis or snowboards and join us for an early season adventure. All ages welcome!

Grandeco Resort One-Day Ski/Snowboard Trip
Tuesday, December 29 • 2:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. • Fukushima Prefecture
This resort offers eight different courses, a gondola, and four chairlifts, with approximately 85% of the terrain suited for beginner to intermediate riders. All ages welcome!
Registration
Registration for overnight trips must be made in-person at the Outdoor Recreation Center by the registration deadline. Please plan ahead and sign up early for overnight trips.

Visit www.snowjapan.com for details on ski resorts. current snow condition and weather forecast.