Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area

Echo Valley Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Ichinose Yamanokami Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortIchinose Yamanokami Ski Area
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)161 ft (49 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft5,597 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft5,436 ft
Lifts71
Runs161
Beginner terrain31%0%
Intermediate terrain38%100%
Expert terrain31%0%
Night skiing--

Echo Valley Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,086 ft vs 161 ft); Echo Valley Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 1); Echo Valley Ski Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Echo Valley Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Ichinose Yamanokami Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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