REPORT

I was approached by a group of four from Shizuoka Prefecture, who said, “You’re using an amazing camera! Are you working today? … Wait, aren’t you the Snownavi reporter?” Two members of the group (pictured) shared, “We’re skiing and staying here for two nights. We love Shiga because of the excellent snow quality and the variety of slopes.” After receiving compliments on my camera, I couldn’t hide my proud smile!
[Diamond Slope]

It was as warm as March in Nagano City, but in Shiga Kogen, the ice and frost covered trees were still a constant sight! On the well-packed groomed powder snow of the Diamond Slope (pictured), about 3cm of light, fresh snow had accumulated overnight. I enjoyed making wide turns on the bright and expansive east-facing run.
[Diamond Slope]

Later, I crossed the road to the nearby Ichinose Family area. There the trees bordering the Tengu Slope (pictured) were wrapped in stunning rime ice, and I overheard exclamations such as, “Wow, this is so beautiful!” I enjoyed taking in the scenery and slowly gliding down the gentle slope’s firm groomed powder surface that had a light 2 cm layer of fresh snow. (Look carefully and you can see the moon in the sky.)
[Ichinose Family・Tengu Course]

After riding the Ichinose Quad (1,074m) back up, I entered the main Front Slope (pictured), where yet another breathtaking view unfolded before me. Many of the people around me were taking photos of the beautiful scene before heading down. This slope also had well-packed groomed powder with 3cm of light, fresh snow on top, offering a smooth and enjoyable ride.
[Ichinose Family・Front Slope]

＊The Monkey Show in Shiga Kogen will be held at the Hi HAPPY restaurant on 1/27 (Mon.), 1/29 (Wed.), and 1/31 (Fri.).
＊The reported base depth at the top of this report reflects the maximum depth across all of Shiga Kogen. Currently, that highest recorded depth of 170 cm is at Okushiga and Yakebitaiyama, while Ichinose Diamond and Ichinose Family are reporting 120 cm.

[Shiga Kogen Details on 1/21 (Tue.)]
*All Courses are OPEN (Except Maruike A）
*Available Lifts … Nishidateyama Quad. (8:30 ～) and totally 33 lifts
*Fees … 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY8,000, Middle & High school students, over 60 y/o JPY6,400, Under 12 y/o JPY3,700

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reported by Snownavi