Gate 5: Hanazono Gate
Location: Hanazono
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
Orientation
E – NE
Inclination
30º to 40º
Terrain features
Open powder faces with spaced trees, wind-loaded cornices above the traverse lines, and playful ridges and gullies that develop more definition lower down. The mix of exposure up high and smoother terrain below creates a versatile zone with varied line options.
Description
Located just above the Hanazono #3 lift, this lower-altitude gate offers mellow open powder lines, well-spaced trees, and a series of gentle gullies that add flow and variation to the terrain. It’s perfect for early tracks on storm days and serves as an easy, confidence-building introduction to backcountry freeriding in the Hanazono area.
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Expert tips
Perfect for first tracks and quick on-station powder laps. Staying close to the lift line gives the easiest and fastest return, making it ideal for stacking multiple runs in good conditions.
How to get in
A short one-minute hike just above the Hana #3 top station.
How to get out
An early exit to skier’s right leads toward the base of the Hanazono #3 lift for a quick return. Going all the way to the end drops you onto a cat track that requires a 15-minute uphill walk to reconnect with the resort.