REPORT

When I arrived at the Oku Davos free parking lot at around 7:00 a.m., the thermometer I had on hand read a brisk -7°C. I overheard multiple conversations where people were talking about how cold it was in Sugadaira. The Oku Davos No. 1 Beginner Course (pictured) had about 2cm of smooth, fresh snow on top of a groomed, wet snow surface that had a powdery feel. My skis slid well across the gentle slope and I enjoyed some nice, comfortable turns.
[Oku Davos No. 1 Beginner Course]

I spoke with a season pass-holding couple (pictured) from Nagano’s Ueda City, who were the first to board the Oku Davos No. 1 Triple, and they told me, “We come here every weekend to ski. On a cold and windy day like today, the hooded No.1 Triple lift is especially comfortable.” Dry snow was fluttering along on the occasionally strong gusts of the northwest wind.
[Oku Davos No. 1 Beginner Course]

The trees were caked in white rime ice, while the sky was dark and gloomy. That combination made for an eerily beautiful atmosphere. I traveled under the Oku Davos No. 1 Triple going from the Oku Davos No. 1 Beginner Course to the No. 1 Intermediate Course (pictured), and found about 2 cm of fresh snow on top of the hard-packed, groomed wet snow surface. Despite being a weekend the slopes were uncrowded, and I never had to worry about skiing too close to other people.
[Oku Davos No. 1 Intermediate Course]

The Oku Davos No. 1 Beginner Course (pictured) and the Oku Davos Family Course (right side of photo) had a fun, friendly atmosphere with many groups and families. In other news, Sunday, February 26, is “Yuki no Hi” (Snow Day), and event where you have the chance to win a season pass for next season.
[Oku Davos No. 1 Beginner Course]

　　
*“Sugadaira Curry Fes” will be finished on 2/24 (Fri), although it was planned to be held until 3/9 (Thu).

　
[Sugadaira Kogen Availability Information on 2/25 (Sat.)]
*All areas are available. (Except for Mt. Omatsu Alpen, Mt. Omatsu Pole Bahn, Tsubakuro No.7)
*Available Courses … Oku Davos No.1 Triple (8:30-) and totally 18 lifts.
*Lift Fees … Ueda Sugadaira Campaign 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY4,400, 13-18 & 60-69 y/o JPY3,300, Over 70 y/o JPY2,800, 6-12 y/o JPY2,100, Preschooler over 4 y/o Free (Until 2023/3/13, Only for the first 60,000 people)

*A Great Deal! Advance Discount Lift Tickets
Davos and Taro Areas (*On Sale Until 3/19/2023)
Paper Ticket → Adult 1-Day Ticket JPY5,900 → JPY4,800!
Digital Ticket → Adult 1-Day Ticket JPY5,400 → JPY4,300!
Pine Beak Area (*On Sale Until 3/26/2023)
Paper Ticket → 1 Adult 1-Day Ticket + 1 Elementary School Student 1-Day Ticket = JPY8,100 → JPY6,500, and more
Electronic Ticket → 1 Adult 1-Day Ticket + 1 Elementary School Student 1-Day Ticket = JPY8,100 → JPY6,500, and more

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reported by Snownavi