How I Went for a Snowboarding as a Solo Traveler

Introduction

My snowboarding adventure is still not yet done as I have travelled again to Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort. I booked this trip two days before the trip and the reason is that my body is looking for some thrill activities. So, without further ado, let me tell you the story of how I went for a snowboarding as a solo traveler.

^{View at the top of Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort}

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Solo Trip to Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort

I arrived at Echigo-Yuzawa station around eight-thirty in the morning and the line for the ticket on the way to the ski resort was very long. I still went to fall in line even though I knew I wouldn't be able to ride the next train. After paying for the ticket, I went to the station below and took some photos while waiting.

^{At the platform 1 of Echigo-Yuzawa station}

Arriving at the ski resort, I saw a box that you could put the ticket you've bought. As I was about the next one to put the ticket, a kid went and put some coins in that box. Apparently, you don't have to buy ticket and can just put the train fare there. If I knew that, then I shouldn't have waited for one hour!

Now that I finally got off from the train station, I immediately went to get my lift ticket. Then, I went to the Nagomi, a rental place, and rented some snowboarding gear and wear. I found a good pair of wear, but the board was not to my liking. After preparing everything, I jolted my way to the ski resort and rode the lift.

^{View at the top of Joetsu Kokusai Ski Resort}

Afterword

Remembering my solo trip, I really had fun snowboarding there. I couldn't believe I had 13 times riding down the slope in the span of five hours. I was also able to practice my form and had the gist when carving. I still have a long way to go but I will try my hardest until I am confident and satisfied with it.

Skiing