REPORT

This morning, wind was blowing intermittently from the south, and the sky gradually cleared around 9 a.m., revealing sunshine that made for a comfortable day. Ski and snowboard lessons were taking place on the Sekimi Slope (pictured), and the moderately firm, groomed wet snow surface had already begun to soften. I utilized the full width of the slope and enjoyed making large, sweeping turns.
[Sekimi Slope]

Akakura Onsen’s Downhill Chuo Course (pictured) starts off with a gentle slope that almost makes you want to skate cross country style, before gradually steepening in the middle. I noticed beginner snowboarders taking advantage of the wide course for practice. While many skiers opted for the Slalom Course paralleling the Downhill Chuo Course, this area remained relatively quiet.
[Downhill Chuo Course]

The north-facing Utopia A Course (pictured) and B Course both featured groomed powder-like wet snow. My edges gripped well and skis glided smoothly, and turns felt great. On 3/9 (Sun.), Utopia A is set to host the All-Japan Mogul Championship “Akakura no Ran.”
[Utopia A Course]

Going back to the early morning, I spoke with a snowboarder from Shizuoka (pictured), who shared, “I always check your updates! I like Akakura Onsen because it’s close to the highway interchange and isn’t too crowded in the morning. The snow is a bit damp today, but it’s easy to ride.” The Panorama Course featured a moderately compacted powder-like wet snow base.
[Panorama Course]

　　
[Akakura Onsen Details on 2/26 (Wed.)]
*All Courses are OPEN!
*Available Lifts … Kumado No.1 Quad (8:30～), and totally 6 lifts.
*Fees … 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY6,000, 6-12 y/o JPY2,000, Over 60 & 13-15 y/o JPY4,800, Preschooler Free
*Night Skiing … Until 3/16 (Sun.), 5:00 pm ? 9:00 pm (Fri. and Sat. ? 10:00 pm) Adult, Over 60 & 13-15 y/o JPY3,200, 6-17 y/o JPY1,100
　
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reported by Snownavi