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Geren-de song feature: A roundup of the music played at ski resorts and songs perfect for snowboarding

Have you ever felt your excitement soar the moment you set foot on the slopes, thanks to music echoing across the snowy mountains? The songs that play at ski resorts often become special memories, tied to the rhythm of your ride and the thrill of the trip.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tracks you’ll want to listen to in the snow! If you know the perfect slope songs to accompany your snowboarding or skiing, your mood will be sky-high even in the car or on the lift.

Find that one song to make this season’s slopes even more fun!

Ski Slope Song Special: A roundup of music played at ski resorts and tracks perfect for snowboarding (71–80)

White LoveSPEED

SPEED / White Love -Music Video-
White LoveSPEED

This smash hit by SPEED, the dance-vocal group from Okinawa, is another must-have track you’ll want to hear on the slopes or at the ski resort.

Ever since its 1997 release, it has enjoyed overwhelming popularity and has energized countless ski areas for years.

The lyrics have a warm, embracing quality—beautiful and dramatic—making it a great song to sit down and listen to again with fresh ears.

BetelgeuseYuuri

Yuuri “Betelgeuse” Official Music Video
BetelgeuseYuuri

As a winter tradition that adds color to snowy mountains, this song could be called a gem that resonates with the heart.

The lyrics liken bonds between people and relationships with loved ones to the stars, evoking images of people shining within a silver-white world.

Released in January 2022, the track was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” capturing the hearts of many.

Yuuri’s clear, translucent vocals and the starry-sky-like, beautiful melody combine with the exhilaration of gliding down the slopes to heighten the sense of uplift even more.

For winter sports enthusiasts, this piece is sure to be a lovely companion that stays close to the heart.

DEPARTURESglobe

globe / 'DEPARTURES' (Starring: Ayaka Miyoshi)
DEPARTURESglobe

It’s globe’s DEPARTURES, a classic that even people who aren’t from that generation have probably heard at least once.

The song helped define an era in Japan’s music scene of the 1990s.

Amid the skiing boom of the time, it was played across countless slopes.

It’s a work that represents winters of the Heisei era.

Gelandesong special: A roundup of music played at ski resorts—perfect tracks for snowboarding (81–90)

White LightAmuro Namie

White Light is a track released by Namie Amuro in 2005 that’s also popular as a Christmas song.

From the jingling sounds, you can picture the Christmas atmosphere and the quiet scene of snow steadily falling.

The catchy melody somehow lifts your spirits and makes you feel happy.

The lyrics depict two people who were always busy and rarely able to meet, gradually warming each other’s hearts after finally seeing each other at Christmas.

Why not pair this song with a ski trip with your partner—someone you also haven’t been able to see or travel with much—and listen to it as you go?

CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF

A passionate track that’s perfect for a winter snow scene.

Released in January 1995, it topped the Oricon charts and was also used as the theme song for the TV show “Gaman Dekinai!” Centered on a magical night spent with a lover, it depicts the couple reaffirming their love.

The imagery of the two dancing together through snowy streets and under starry skies is striking.

Crafted by Tetsuya Komuro, its danceable beat and TRF’s signature dynamic sound are major draws.

This song exhilarates skiers and snowboarders flying down the slopes and evokes winter romance.

Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys winter sports.

silentSEKAI NO OWARI

A beautifully crafted winter song that’s quintessentially SEKAI NO OWARI—filled with their signature fantasy vibe yet grounded in reality.

The way the members joyfully play during the instrumental break is also incredibly striking.

Each word slowly sinks in; though the lyrics are bittersweet, there’s a certain brightness that makes it perfect as background music on the slopes, coloring your winter memories.

A companion for an unforgettable winter as you enjoy winter sports.

It feels poised to become a defining winter anthem from 2020 onward.

Come see me, I NEED YOU!GO-BANG’S

GO-BANG’S / Come See Me I NEED YOU! [Official Music Video]
Come see me, I NEED YOU!GO-BANG'S

As a song that brightens up the winter slopes, one of GO-BANG’S signature tracks often comes to mind.

Released in 1989, it’s also known for being featured in an Alpen commercial.

It stands out with its brisk rhythm and lyrics that candidly portray a woman in love.

The phrase “aini kite” (“come see me”) leaves a strong impression, making it a track you’ll want to play in the car on the way to the ski resort—full of excitement and anticipation.

Its up-tempo beat is sure to boost the mood for enjoying winter sports.

Hearing it on the lift will only heighten your expectations for a smooth, thrilling run.

It’s a perfect song for making winter memories with friends—one you’ll definitely want playing out on the slopes.