REPORT

A series of spring storms, Asian Dust, and warm, dry winds blowing down from the mountains (the Foehn Phenomenon) since 3/21 (Fri.) have reduced the official base depth from 300 cm to 230 cm in just one week. This morning, the sun filtered through thin clouds, creating a warm and pleasant day for spring skiing and snowboarding. Many riders on the Super Quad were seen lifting their hoods and enjoying the mild conditions.
[Carving]

The ungroomed midsection of the Giant course (pictured), accessed through the start of Traverse, just off the Super Quad, was fully covered in moguls. For my first run, I warmed up on the shallower moguls along the sides before taking on the deeper ones in the center for my second run. The corn snow had already softened, eliminating any hardness, making for smooth turns and an easygoing challenge.
[Giant]

On the Champion Course (pictured), the soft surface layer of snow was quite thick, allowing my edges to dig in deeply while still maintaining good glide, which made for a smooth and fast run. Despite the early hour, I overheard someone saying, “I only have an hour left on my 5-hour pass, so let’s keep up the pace!” Madarao’s time-based lift tickets can be used across multiple days, making it possible to ski just a morning session over several days.
[Champion]

The items in the Freeride Park were just as well-maintained as the groomed slopes. On the gentle, groomed Shirakaba and Utopia courses, the conditions made it a bit harder for my skis to glide smoothly. With only three days left in the season, Madarao is set to close the season with plenty of snow still remaining.
[Freeride Park]

　　　　
[Madarao Kogen Details on 3/27 (Thu.)]
*Most Courses are Available (= World Cup, Powder Line, Powder Theater, Powder Wave 2, Adventure Aisle, Sky View, Sky Love, SAWA I・II・III, NINJA are not open)
*Available Lifts … No.1 lift (8:30-), and totally 4 lifts
*Fees … Area 5 hour ticket Adult JPY6,500, Over 55 y/o JPY6,000円, 6-12 y/o JPY4,000, Area 7 hour ticket Adult JPY7,700,Over 55 y/o JPY7,000, 6-12 y/o JPY4,900　*Preschooler Free
　
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reported by Snownavi