Pippu is a highly recommended ski resort, appreciated for its fantastic skiing facilities and friendly staff. The resort features two main lifts on the front face and an additional, longer lift to the right that gives access to off piste tracks and multiple other runs. The terrain caters to both beginner and advanced skiers, including a rope course specifically designed for those just learning to ski. The piste is excellently groomed with a great pitch and multiple runs on the fall line. Visitors can expect a less crowded experience during weekdays, while weekends tend to be busier.
The resort is also praised for its cafeteria, which serves excellent meals. Visitors have also found the staff and lift operators to be very friendly and willing to go the extra mile. An added bonus of visiting Pippu is the free access to the onsen down the road, which provides a relaxing end to a cold day on the slopes. Tree skiing is also available when other mountains are tracked out.
Visitors should be aware that the lift ticket provided is a waterproof paper pass with no attachment mechanism. However, locals typically use an arm band which they put the pass in and these are available for purchase in the building by the blue lift.
In terms of accessibility, Pippu is approximately an hour bus ride away and many visitors are either race club/team racers or expert skiers/boarders. This small ski field is not usually crowded, offering a more relaxed and enjoyable skiing experience. Additionally, unlike other local small ski resorts that usually have one cafeteria, Pippu offers two, one at the base and another at the bottom of the most right chairlift.
Pippu is a delightful ski resort that promises a fun and fulfilling skiing experience for all visitors. Its high-quality facilities, fantastic terrain, and friendly staff make it a must-visit destination for ski enthusiasts.
