REPORT

This morning, a ski patrol member advised me, “The cold is back, so the groomed slopes are firm and fast. Please be careful out there.” Shortly afterward, I spotted someone carving first tracks with a straight-line descent down the 30-degree Riesen Slalom Course (pictured). Classic Happo! I couldn’t help but be impressed, but stay safe out there!
[Riesen Slalom Course]

The hard packed, groomed corn snow base of the Riesen Slope (pictured) was fast and smooth, though the surface began to soften towards the end around the Usuba Slope. A skier I rode the Riesen Quad with commented, “It’s firm but easy to ski. With this much snow, the season should last until the end of Golden Week.” While riding the lift, I felt the crisp morning air against my face.
[Riesen Slalom Course]

The groomed southern route of Usagidaira (pictured) had some small clumps of snow scattered across the surface early on. On the steep, ungroomed slope along the Alpen Quad, the moguls were large and firm. Meanwhile, the well-packed corn snow on the groomed slope along the Kurobishi Quad provided ideal conditions for smooth, comfortable turns.
[Usagidaira Slope]

Strong winds were blowing at the top of the ski resort. I spoke with two visitors from Fukui and Niigata (pictured), who shared, “Snownavi, we’re rooting for you! We’re looking forward to your future reports!… By the way, it’s windier here than we expected.” The surface of the ungroomed Riesen Grat was mostly flat and hard firmly-packed corn snow on the first half, while the latter half featured a firm, uneven surface marked with bumps and tracks.
[Riesen Grat Course]

　
＊The shuttle bus schedule will change for the period from 3/24 (Mon.) to 3/30 (Sun.).
＊The toilets at Happo-ike Sanso and Pilar are currently unavailable due to a water supply issue.

[Happo-One Details on 3/14 (Fri.)]
*All Courses are OPEN (Except for Tembou, Usuba Cat Track)
*Available Lifts … Gondola (8:00～) and totally 18 lifts
*Fees … 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY5,500, 6-17 y/o JPY2,500, Over 65 y/o JPY4,950

*Printable Rental Discount Coupons!
Carving Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY3,000 / Outerwear JPY2,500!
Carving Ski・Snowboard High Performance Model Rental JPY500 OFF!
Kid’s Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY2,500 / Outerwear JPY1,500!

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reported by Snownavi