What can you say? The snow doesn't stop, there are no queues, and there is a fantastic lift system, which all make a memorable experience. Accessing back country areas is easy and, provided you know where to go, relatively safe. You should obey the patrol's warnings of avalanche and dangerous areas (meter-deep cracks aren't fun to fall into), as people have died here.A walk to the peak is a must on a clear day-the view alone is worth it (Mt. Youtei-Hokkaido's Fuji-like volcano dominates the view), but after bombing down ungroomed knee-deep runs, you'll be ready for the 30-minute (max) hike again!