REPORT

The Satomi area (Satomi Central, Satomi Ridge, Sky View, and Satomi Wakaguri Access Line) wrapped up operations for the season, and the popular snow buggy service also came to an end. From 3/24 (Mon.) to 3/30 (Sun.), the No. 1 Pair, No. 3 High-Speed Pair, No. 4 Pair, and No.5 High-Speed Pair will be in operation, with a total of six slopes open: Hakunori Family, Highway, Kamoshika, Snake, Rabbit, and Wakaguri Central!
[Highway Course]

It was a pleasant morning with a light westerly breeze blowing under an overcast sky. Access to the lower section of the Highway Course (pictured) is being restricted today and tomorrow due to the “1st Annual Student ALL STAR GAME” event. My skis glided smoothly on the moderately firm, groomed granular snow bases of the Highway and Kamoshika slopes, where the surface layer had begun to soften slightly.
[Highway Course]

I spoke with a father from Saitama (pictured, right), who was skiing with his friend’s children from Nagano City, who shared, “I always use Snownavi! We’ve been looking out for you while skiing, so it’s great to finally meet you! We’re here for a two-night stay and have been skiing at Hakunori since the day before yesterday.” The loose, groomed corn snow surface on the Rabbit Course eventually became more slushy.
[Rabbit Course]

I had a conversation with a mother from Kyoto (pictured, left) who commented, “I always read your reports. My sons participated in the mogul competition that ended yesterday. The younger one (pictured, right) didn’t make it to the finals due to a mistake in the qualifiers, but the older one finished in 11th place.” The Wakaguri Central Slope (pictured, background) featured a nice and soft, groomed granular snow surface that made for smooth skiing.
[Rabbit Course]

　
*From 3/24 (Mon.) to 4/6 (Sun.), the SluShark ADVENTURE RIDE experience will be held in the Satomi Area (from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., JPY2,000 per person), while NIGHT CRUISING will take place on the Hakunori Family Slope (from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., JPY4,000 per person)!
*Additionally, from 3/24 (Mon.) to 4/6 (Sun.), an exclusive SUNRISE & FIRST TRACK event for overnight hotel guests will be held (from 5:30 a.m., ¥2,000 per person, limited to the first 5 participants, reservation required by 5:00 p.m. the day before). The lower section of the Highway Course and Kamoshika Course will be available for skiing during the event!
*As of 3/24 (Mon.), it is no longer possible to ski between Hakunori and the neighboring Cortina Ski Resort.
*The final operating day for each lift can be found here.
　　　　
[Hakuba Norikura Onsen Details on 3/24 (Mon.)]
*Available Courses … Hakunori Family, Wakaguri Central, Highway, Kamoshika, Snak, Rabbit
*Available Lifts … Alps No.3 Pair (8:00 a.m.-) ,No.1 Pair and No.5 Pair
*Fees … 3/17- Spring Discount 1 day ticket Adult JPY4,000, 6-12 y/o 2,500円, Pre-schoolers FREE

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reported by Snownavi