REPORT

Although natural snow is still scarce, Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort is in the process of expanding its skiable area thanks to the work of artificial snow-making machines. As of today, 12/22 (Fri.), five lifts are in operation serving five courses: Urataro / Stage 3, Ura Davos / Wave, Shirogane / Mack, Omatsu / No. 1 Quad, and Tsubakuro / No. 2 Pair. Also, starting tomorrow, the Oku Davos Snow Park and Hinode Course will also be open to skiers and snowboarders. (*Hinode had only been open on weekends so far, but will be open daily beginning tomorrow.)
[Ura Taro Family West]

The Ura Davos Heart no mori Course was groomed to the width of two to three grooming machines with a firm surface at the top and bottom, and a hard packed section in the middle. I spoke with three students from Kanagawa and Saitama prefectures (pictured) who came to Sugadaira for the first time on a package booked with Travel Inn. They told me, “On the first day, we went to Family East, which was quite steep and difficult for us. It was fun, but we fell down a lot and our butts are pretty sore!”
[Ura-Davos Heart no mori]

The Shirogane Rinkan Course, which opened today, can be accessed from the Mack Lift as well as from the Stage 3 off-ramp. The groomed snow surface was hardpacked with occasional clumps of snow scattered about. I ran into a group of children (pictured) from Tokyo taking part in skiing lessons who told me, “This is fun! Our coach is very kind, so we’re getting better and better.”
[Shirogane Rinkan]

The Ura Taro Family East area (pictured) has been widened, and now extends to about 90% of the total course width. I found the groomed hard packed snow surface allowed me to set my edges and ski at speed enjoyably and comfortably. In other news, a “Santa Claus is Coming to the Slopes” event will be held from 1:00 p.m. on 12/24 (Sun.) During the event, those who run into Santa Claus and his reindeer on the slopes will receive sweets! (*The event ends when all the sweets have been given out.)
[Ura Taro Family East]

　　　　
[Operation Details on 12/22 (Fri)]
*Available Courses … Urataro Family East, Shirogane karamatsu, Ura-Davos Heart no mori, Omatsuyama Friend → GO-no-hara → Family, Tsubakuro Family
*Available Lifts … Stage 3 (8:30-), shirogane Mac, Wave, Hinode Pair (8:30-), Omatsu No. 1 Quad (8:30-), Tsubakuro No.2 Pair
*Lift Fees … During the Ueda Sugadaira campaign Adult JPY4,400, 60-69 y/o JPY3,800, junior high school student & Over 70 y/o JPY2,800, 4-Unschooled JPY100, Under 3 y/o Free (Until 2/15, Ends as soon as the budget runs out)

*Great Value! Early Bird Lift Tickets
Davos & Taro Area (*On Sale Until 2024/3/17）
Paper Ticket → Adult 1 Day Ticket JPY5,400 → JPY4,300!
E-Ticket →Adult 1 Day Ticket JPY5,400 → JPY4,300!
(*Paper tickets are JPY4,800 for an adult one-day pass, including JPY500 deposit at the time of purchase. The deposit will be returned when the IC card is returned.)

Pine Beak Area
Paper Ticket → Adult 1 Day Ticket + Pole Practice Ticket JPY6,300 → JPY5,600! (*On Sale Until 2024/3/18)
E-Ticket → Adult 1 Day Ticket + Pole Practice Ticket JPY6,300 → JPY5,600! Other (*On Sale Until 2024/3/30)
　　
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reported by Snownavi