REPORT

The first snow fell on the summit area of Iwatake on the morning of 11/7 (Thurs.). There I spoke with a family from Tokyo (pictured), who told me, “This is our first time visiting Iwatake during the green season. It must have just snowed, right? Our timing is fantastic. We’re going to camp at Snow Peak Land Station Hakuba tonight.” Incidentally, their child did an amazing job looking at the camera and even giving a peace sign.
[Hakuba Iwatake・HAKUBA MOUNTAIN HARBOR]

I ran into four people wearing “STAFF” bibs (pictured) and running along the 5sen South lift line, who were setting up the course for the Hakuba Iwatake Trail Race, which will be held 11/9 (Sat.). They added, “The trail running course goes up Iwatake and around the surrounding area, and there is even a category where you can run with your dog.” It was very cold when Iwatake first opened for business this morning, but it soon warmed up and was a nice sunny day.
[Hakuba Iwatake・Hakuba Hitotoki-no-mori]

The Mountain Carts and the rental MTB + Hitotoki Downhill Experience area were closed all day due to poor course conditions. A rider (pictured) who had just finished riding the MTB PARK’s Alps Downhill Course commented, “There were some icy patches in the shade, which made it a little tough, but Iwatake course is fun because it’s challenging!”
[Hakuba Iwatake MTB PARK]

The regular operation of the current gondola Noah, which has been in service for 38 years, will end for good on 11/17 (Sun.). The day before, 11/16 (Sat.), a “Thank you, Gondola Noah – Nostalgic Amore” event will be held. The gondola will run until 6:30 p.m. (witth the last gondola up departing at 6:00 p.m.), and various events including light displays, music, and fireworks are planned.
[Hakuba Iwatake MTB PARK]

[Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort Information]
* Season … Apr. 19 (Fri)－Nov.17 (Sun), 2024
* Hours … 8:30 a.m.－5:00 p.m.
* Price … Entrance Fee (Gondola and 5th line south fee included) / Adult: JPY2,400, Child: JPY1,300, Pet: JPY700

*Hakuba Iwatake will be reported 2－3times a week
*To Visitors Requesting Original Data of Our Photographs

reported by Snownavi