REPORT

On 12/21 (Sat.), the Alps No. 6, No. 8, and No. 9 lifts started operating, opening up the Wakaguri Forest Course, Satomi-Wakaguri Access Line, Satomi Ridge Course, and Satomi Central Slope (pictured) for skiing! I met two visitors from Austria (pictured), who told me, “We’re staying in Hakuba for four days to ski.” The connection to the neighboring Cortina is now open, allowing for mutual access between the resorts.
[Satomi Central]

I had a conversation with a snowboarder from Osaka, now living in Canada (pictured), who shared, “I rent a house in Otari Village just for the winter so I can snowboard here.” The groomed Satomi Central Slope offered excellent conditions with a light layer of about 5 cm of fresh snow on top of moderately soft packed powder. In the un-groomed center section, there was a fluffy 40cm of fresh snow, perfect for enjoying deep powder turns.
[Satomi Central]

The Satomi Ridge Course and Satomi-Wakaguri Access Line were groomed with firm powder snow surfaces covered in 10–15cm of light, fresh snow. The groomed Wakaguri Central Slope (pictured) featured moderately soft packed powder with approximately 5cm of fresh snow. Meanwhile, the Highway Course (pictured, background) had a pristine, untouched surface.
[Wakaguri Central]

The Alps No. 3 Pair (pictured, background), which provides access to the Highway Course, is scheduled to start operating tomorrow, 12/24 (Tue.). I had a conversation with three visitors from Hiroshima Prefecture and Nagano City (pictured), who shared, “We love your site. He (center) came out from Hiroshima to ski for four days.” Additionally, as of 12/21 (Sat.), pets are now allowed to ride the Alps No. 1 Pair lift.
[Wakaguri Central]

　　
*The official base depth measurement this morning was taken at the Wakaguri Central Slope, so there is more snow on the upper slopes.
　
[Hakuba Norikura Onsen Details on 12/23 (Mon.)]
*Available Courses … Hakunori Family, Wakaguri Central, Wakaguri Forest, Satomi Wakaguri Access Line, Satomi Central, Satomi Ridge
*Available Lifts … Alps No.1 Pair, No.4 Pair, No.6 Pair, No.8 Pair, No.9 Pair
*Fees … 1 day ticket Adult JPY5,800, 6-12 y/o JPY3,500, Over 60 y/o JPY5,200, Pre-schoolers FREE

*Print and get a great deal! Discount Coupon!
Adult 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,200 Meal Ticket = JPY8,000 → JPY6,800!
Child 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,200 Meal Ticket = JPY5,200 → JPY4,500!

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reported by Snownavi