REPORT

The number of international guests skiing at Hakunori is increasing year by year. I spoke with a guide (pictured, left) from the backcountry guiding company Endekashi who greeted me saying he was a fan of Snownavi, and added, “Today I’m heading to the backcountry with a guest from Switzerland.” The Swiss client (pictured, right) said he was staying in the Hakuba area for four days, and that afterward he would do some sightseeing in Kyoto and Tokyo before heading to Hokkaido.
[Hakunori Family Course]

Not long after I crossed paths with two people from the U.S. (pictured) who told me, “We are staying at Tsugaike and decided to try Hakunori as well since it is so close.” The sun was shining on this cloudy morning, and the Wakaguri Central Slope (pictured) and Hakunori Family Course (first photo) were groomed with moderately firm wet snow surfaces that were easy to ski.
[Wakaguri Central Slope]

The Rabbit Course also had a moderately firm, groomed wet snow base that began to loosen up around 9:30. Even still, conditions were good and the wide-groomed slopes proved extremely comfortable, and I found myself wanting to use the No. 5 High-Speed Pair to lap Rabbit to Wakaguri Central.
[Wakaguri Central Slope]

I spoke with a snowboarder from Suwa City (pictured) who told me they check the Snownavi site occasionally. They continued, “I usually go to Tsugaike, but I came to Hakunori for the first time this season thinking it would be less crowded. The groomers are very easy to ski!” The Satomi Central Slope (pictured) was also in great groomed condition with a firm wet snow surface.
[Satomi Central Slope]

　　
＊Helmets, beacons, shovels, probes, and other safety equipment are required to ride the Alps No. 11 Pair Lift . If you sign up for and receive an armband (¥500) upon your initial use of the lift, you can board without going through the procedure the next time.

　
[Availability Information on 1/31 (Wed.)]
*All Courses are available!
*Available Lifts …Alps No.1 Pair (8:30-), and totally 9 lifts.
*Lift Fees … 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY5,200, 6-12 y/o JPY3,500, Over 60 y/o JPY4,500

*Print and get a great deal! Discount Coupon!
Paper Coupon → Adult 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,000 Meal Ticket = JPY7,400 → JPY6,200!
Paper Coupon → Child 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,000 Meal Ticket = JPY5,000 → JPY4,300!

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reported by Snownavi