REPORT

Although there is still plenty of snow, the Sakka 3 Triple, Kitaone 3 Pair, Shirakaba 2 Pair, and Nakiyama 2 Pair will be closing due to staffing and other factors on 3/23 (Sun.), while the Sakka 2 Pair (pictured, background), Sakka Kitaone Quad, Kokusai 1 Pair, and Shirakaba 1 Pair will close on 3/30 (Sun.). Ultimately, the key question is, “How long can we ski all the way down to the base?” I’ll continue to keep an eye on the conditions moving forward.
[Sakka Slope]

It was a hazy spring morning with soft sunlight filtering through the clouds, and an occasional light breeze blowing from the northwest. Along the Kurobishi Quad (pictured) and on the Skyline Course, the groomed, moderately firm wet snow base offered a powder-like feel. A skier I met commented, “It was warm during the day yesterday, but the conditions this morning are better than I expected.”
[Kurobishi Slope]

The Riesen Slalom Course (pictured) had a well-packed, groomed wet snow base up high and a firm, groomed corn snow surface lower down. Like the groomed slopes at Kurobishi, it was easy to ski. A skier from Osaka, whom I rode the Riesen Quad with, told me, “I always follow read reports! I’ve been coming to Happo for nearly 50 years, and I’ve never seen this much snow at this time of year.”
[Riesen Slalom Course]

The groomed southern route of Usagidaira (pictured) had a moderately-packed wet snow surface. Meanwhile, the ungroomed sections along the Alpen Quad and Kurobishi 3 Pair had medium-to-large, firm moguls marking the surface. Not only is there an impressive amount of snow on the slopes, but the base area is also much whiter compared to the same time last year.
[Usagidaira Slope]

　
＊The Happo Kotatsu Café will have its last two days of the season on 3/22 (Sat.) and 3/23 (Sun.), featuring food handouts, a mini sports event, games, and a rock-paper-scissors tournament on both days!
＊The planned final day of operation for each lift can be found here.　
＊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 3/21 (Fri.)]
*All Courses are OPEN (Except for Tembou, HAPPO PARKS)
*Available Lifts … Gondola (8:00～) and totally 17 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