50 years of Naeba

It's a big anniversary for Naeba this winter. The resort opened on 23rd December 1961 as Naeba International Ski Resort so it is 50 years old this year. With Kagura open already, preparations are well under way for Naeba's planned opening on Saturday 10th December. With the recent lower temperatures they have already started on getting the main slope ready with some man-made snow (which was first introduced to Naeba in 1979.)

Naeba International Ski Resort became Naeba Ski Resort in 1973. Over the years Naeba has played to host to a variety of World Cup events and fittingly enough for its 50th Anniversary this season too will hold an event with the Freestyle FIS World Cup on 18th/19th February. World class skiers will compete in moguls and dual mogul events.

There is a good collection of their poster throughout the years on their 50th Anniversary site. Hopefully there will be some images of Naeba back in the day up there shortly too.

There are also rumors of a free day return shuttle bus from Echigo Yuzawa Station this winter.