REPORT

Due to the heavy snow that has fallen over the last several days, the officially announced base at Happo has rapidly increased from 65cm on 12/20 (Wed.), to 110cm yesterday, and 140cm today. And with that, the Kokusai 1 (for transportation), Panorama Pair, and Kokusai 3 Pair began operating at 10:00 today, and the Panorama Course reopened! We are now back to where we were early in the season with the 3 open areas: Usagidaira, Kurobishi, and Panorama.
[Usagidaira]

This morning dry snow was falling along with an occasional light wind from the north. I headed straight for the powder, and as I dropped into the steep ungroomed slope along the Alpen Quad (pictured), I was greeted with 35 to 40cm of fresh, fluffy snow! This morning’s -10℃, the lowest temperature of the season so far, as well as yesterday’s low daytime temperatures, meant that not only the fresh snow, but also the underlying base was soft, allowing me to enjoy my powder runs to the fullest!
[Usagidaira]

In other news, the BLASTRACK TEST RIDE will be held this weekend on 12/23 (Sat.) and 12/24 (Sun.) in the Usagidaira Terrace area. (*Starting at 9:30 a.m., free of charge, ID required) On the other hand, the 2023 ID one ski Mid-Season Test Ride scheduled to be held on the Nakiyama Slope has been canceled due to lack of snow.
[Usagidaira]

Along the Kurobishi Quad (pictured), I enjoyed some quick runs on the 2 to 3cm of light, fresh snow that topped the soft, groomed powder snow surfac. Later on, the snowfall picked up in intensity again around 9:00 a.m. Also, as the “high season” period begins tomorrow, the number of open courses is expected to expand further.
[Kurobishi]

[Happo-One Details on 12/22 (Fri.)]
*Available Courses … Panorama Course, Usagidaira, Kurobishi,
*Available Lifts … Gondola (8:00～), Alpen Quad, Kurobishi No.2 Quad, Panorama Pair, Kokusai No.3 Pair
*Fees … Early Season 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY5,000, 6-17 y/o JPY1,500, Over 65 y/o JPY4,500

*Good Deal! Advance Ticket (Sales Period until 12/22)
Adult 1 Day Ticket JPY7,200 → JPY6,500!
Adult 1 Day Ticket + Lunch Ticket JPY1,500 = JPY8,700 → JPY7,300!

*Printable Rental Discount Coupons!
Carving Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY3,000 / Outerwear JPY2,500!
Carving Ski・Snowboard High Performance Model Rental JPY500 OFF!
Kid’s Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY2,500 / Outerwear JPY1,500!

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reported by Snownavi