REPORT

If you’re looking for a firm, fast slope, the Shinshu Sugadaira Kogen Pine Beak Ski Area is the place to be! On weekends and during the New Year holidays, the Omatsu No. 1 Quad Lift starts running at 7 a.m., and by around 6:30 a.m. today, while it was still a bit dark outside, skiers and snowboarders begin gathering near the lift station. A skier who rode the lift with me shared, “I always have lunch at Yawataya (pictured). I recommend the beef udon—it’s delicious!”
[Omatsuyama Family Course]

This morning featured powder snow conditions across the resort. A skier practicing on the slalom course remarked, “This place is perfect for training, and today’s conditions make it especially easy to practice.” About half of the GO-no-hara course (pictured) was sectioned off for slalom practice, but the general skiing area was also well-maintained, with a nicely packed surface that was smooth and easy to ski.
[Omatsuyama GO-no-hara]

The Omatsuyama Family Course offered a firm, tightly packed surface, perfect for enjoying the speed Sugadaira is known for. The Holiday Course featured similarly well-compacted, firm groomed snow. Despite being a gentle slope, it provided excellent glide.
[Omatsuyama GO-no-hara]

Around 7:10 a.m., the snowfall eased and blue sky began to peek through. The Champion Course (pictured), which opened for skiing on 12/25 (Wed.), was reserved for slalom practice today. Meanwhile, the ungroomed Omatsuyama Course, with only a few visible patches of brush, offered nearly untouched, smooth powder—a perfect opportunity to enjoy the slope all to yourself.
[Omatsuyama Champion]

　　
[Sugadaira Kogen Details on 12/28 (Sat.)]
*All Courses are OPEN (Except for Schneider Hannes A & B & C, Davos East & West, Ura Davos Wave, Urataro Kamoshika, Urataro Schihail, Urataro Challange, Schwarz, Taro(Upper), Omatsuyama Dogleg, Omatsuyama SAJ Gran Prix, Omatsuyama Fujimi, Omatsuyama Shinfujimi, Omatsuyama Whitepeak, Omatsuyama Alps, Omatsuyama Challenge, Omatsuyama Pole Slope, Omatsuyama Rabbit, Omatsuyama-Tsubakuro Link, Tsubakuro Panorama, Tsubakuro White Valley, Tsubakuro 7)
*Available Lifts … Omatsu No.1 Quad (7:00-), and totally 14 lifts.
*Lift Fees … Area 1 Day Pass Adult JPY5,700, Elementary school student JPY3,400, Over 60 y/o JPY5,100円, kids JPY1,400
　
*Great Value! Early Bird Lift Tickets
Pine Beak Area
E-Ticket → Adult 1 Day Ticket + Pole Practice Ticket JPY6,800 → JPY6,500! Other (*On Sale Until 2025/3/30)
　
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reported by Snownavi