Maiko or Ishiuichi Maruyama

Hello,

I usally ski around the north Niigata area.

I just discovered a company that have pretty cheap bus/lift pass deals. The buses leave from Niigata station and go to Yuzawa area. The cost is about 6000 yen. It seems pretty cheap considering the price of a lift pass and train or highway tolls.

The resorts they go to are Maiko and Ishiuchi. I have never been to either. Which do people in the know recommend?

If possible I would like some ungroomed/tree runs but nothing too gnarly that requires a big hike in/out.

Any opinions are appreciated.