REPORT

“I always read your reports! I’m here with my father to enjoy skiing at our favorite Cortina. Looking forward to the powder!” was the comment from a Woody Rental staff member (pictured, second from right). “Be sure to rent your gear at Woody Rental!” they added. Additionally, Mr. Tsukiji, a representative of Island Joy (pictured, third from right), shared, “On 2/8 (Sat.) and 2/9 (Sun.), we’ll be hosting a Monoski and Short Fat Ski Demo Event. Please come join us! Monoskiing is so much fun!”
[Ipponmatsu Course]

Sorry for kicking off the report with a double dose of commercials, so to make up for it, let me share some exciting news—this year-end winter system has brought enough snowfall to push the official base depth to 300cm. I had a chat with a telemark skier who shared, “Man, the first run on the Ipponmatsu Course this morning felt amazing!” The Ipponmatsu Course featured a moderately firm, groomed powder snow base topped with about 10 cm of fresh, dry snow, offering excellent conditions. Similarly, the softer snow on the Ikenota Slope (pictured) provided a smooth and enjoyable ride.
[Ikenota Slope]

At the No. 4 Pair lift station, I asked Sato-san from Monster Cliff, “Where are you planning to ski today?” He confidently replied, “Real men stick to Itadaira!” (Note: Hieda 2 has been closed since 1/26 due to a crack.) Unable to resist, I detoured to the ungroomed Hieda 1 before heading to Itadaira. The slope, with its soft contours and around 20cm of fluffy fresh snow, made for an exhilarating and enjoyable ride.
[Mt. Hieda Course 1]

The trees at the top of the ski resort vividly reflect the recent heavy snowfall. The Mt. Hieda Forest Course (pictured), featuring a groomed base of moderately compacted powder topped with about 10cm of light fresh snow, offered smooth and enjoyable skiing. Later, I met a skier from Shizuoka Prefecture on the Rabbit Course who shared, “I always check your updates! This season has been all about powder, but I’m starting to crave some groomed runs.”
[Mt. Hieda Forest Course]

　
[Hakuba Cortina Details on 12/29 (Sun.)]
*All Courses are OPEN (Excpet for Hieda 2, Giant, Itadaira Ridge)
*Available Lifts … No. 2 Quad (8:00～) and totally 6 lifts
*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