REPORT

Madarao Kogen Ski Resort started the season with a base of 100 cm on 12/14 (Sat.), and as the final day approaches tomorrow, the old man winter seemed reluctant to say goodbye as snow was coming down hard this morning. I spoke with a guide from the newly established “Powder Station” who remarked, “It’s really piling up, but today it’s still probably better to enjoy the fresh snow on the groomed runs rather than the ungroomed areas.”
[Giant]

The Giant Course (pictured) had about 5 cm of fresh snow on top of a firm, groomed granular snow surface. Similarly, Utopia (pictured) and Paradise had around 5 cm of fresh snow on moderately firm, groomed wet snow bases that had a powdery feel. I had a chat with a couple from Nakano City who commented, “The conditions are great! We’re using the gentle slopes to practice riding with only one foot clipped in.”
[Utopia]

In other news, the 25-26 BLASTRACK TEST RIDE event is being held today and tomorrow near the Super Quad lift. An event staff member mentioned, “You can still register same-day, things are a bit more smooth. We look forward to seeing you!” The snow that had been falling since the morning stopped around 9 a.m.
[Giant]

The Terrain Park, located on the skiers’ left side of the lower part of the Giant Course, utilizes the natural terrain along the 2nd Pair lift. Just like the Snow Park, workers are maintaining the course until tomorrow. Anyway, this is the final report for Madarao this season. Thank you very much for following along! We look forward to seeing you again next season!
[Terrain Park]

　　　　
[Madarao Kogen Details on 3/29 (Sat.)]
*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