REPORT

The forecast called for an influx of asian dust, and this morning the air in both the base area and at the top of the resort appeared hazy. The warm temperature felt more like mid-April, and the Riesen Slalom Course’s (pictured) groomed corn snow surface was already softening from the start of the day. However, my skis glided well, and the soft texture made for an incredibly enjoyable first run.
[Riesen Slalom Course]

I met a skier from Shiga Prefecture (pictured), who said, “I always follow your reports! I’ve been trying to catch up with someone from Snownavi for a while, and I finally did. I’ve been staying at the same lodge and skiing here for about 35 years, so I have lots of friends in the area.” I also received many other greetings and kind words today—so thank you all!
[Riesen Slalom Course]

The Usagidaira and Kurobishi slopes were also groomed with soft corn snow bases, loosening furthers where tracks had been laid. As I continued down the Skyline Course, Kitaone Traverse Cat Track, and Sakka Wave, the same snow conditions persisted—groomed, soft corn snow all the way.
[Usagidaira Slope]

The groomed Sakka Slope (pictured) had the same soft spring snow conditions. A father from Omachi shared, “I always read your reports! The snow has softened up a lot. We use the NSD Kids Program for our children’s lift tickets, and often ski at Kashimayari and Tsugaike.”
[Sakka Slope]

　
＊The Grat Quad Lift will be closed on 3/27 (Thu.) and 3/28 (Fri.) for snow removal under the lift line.
＊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 3/25 (Tue.)]
*All Courses are OPEN (Except for Tembou, Omusubi HAPPO PARKS)
*Available Lifts … Gondola (8:00～) and totally 4 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