Goryu & 47 / ◎430cm / Overcast2022.Feb.25
Overnight radiative cooling caused temperatures to drop near -10℃ early this morning, but with no wind, I was comfortable being outside once the resort opened. There was almost no new snow last night, and with the exception of some frozen areas in one or two shady spots, the road was dry and I found it easy to reach the resort. (※The walls of snow alongside the road are currently between 100 and 200cm tall. For reference, take a look at the minivan in the bottom right portion of the photo.)
[Distant View of the Resort]
It was powder-snow conditions on the well-packed surface of the groomed Toomi Slope. The smooth tracks laid down across the perfect corduroy snow first thing this morning painted a visual representation of the excellent conditions. In regards to the snow, the official snow depth being reported at the base of the mountain is currently 200cm, 50cm more than the same day last year.
[Toomi]
The Grand Prix Course (pictured), Panorama Course, top of Route 8, Dynamic Course & Woody Course were well-groomed, with firm, even snow surfaces. My eyes caught sight of an advanced rider whose body was angled impressively close to the slope as they executed beautiful carving turns.
[Grand Prix Course]
I found the surface conditions on the Powder Snow, Soft Cream and Sunny Way courses to be slightly softer than the groomers at the top of the mountain. Those conditions meant I was able to easily maintain my edges and ski comfortably at speed, making it feel as if I had suddenly gotten much better at skiing. The overcast skies blocked sunlight from directly warming the slopes and kept temperatures down, which helped maintain the fantastic conditions for a long time.
[Powder Snow Course]
[Availability Information for Feb. 25 (Fri.)]
*All courses are available. (*Except for Merry Land, Adventure & Route 4)
*Available Lifts … Tele-cabin (8:15-), Line-8 (8:00-) and totally 12 lifts.
*Lift Fees … 1 Day Ticket Adult JPY5,500, 6-12 y/o JPY2,900, 13-17 y/o JPY4,000, 60-70 y/o JPY4,500
*Night Skiing … 6:00-9:30 p.m. until Mar. 27 (Sun), Toomi, Adult Weekday JPY2,700 → JPY2,200, Weekend & Holiday & 12/29-1/3 JPY3,000 → JPY2,500, Child Weekday JPY1,400 → JPY1,100, Weekend & Holiday & 12/29-1/3 JPY1,500 → JPY1,200
*Sunrise Operation … Weekends & Holidays during 12/25 (Sat)-1/3 (Mon), 1/8 (Sat)-3/27 (Sun), 7:00 a.m.-, Toomi G, 1 Day Lift Ticket required.
*Print and get a great deal! Discount Coupon!
Paper Coupon → Adult 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,000 Meal Ticket = JPY6,500 → JPY5,600!
Paper Coupon → Child 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,000 Meal Ticket = JPY3,900 → JPY3,300!
Paper Coupon → Adult 1 Day Ticket + 1 Day Rental = JPY10,200 → JPY7,200!
Paper Coupon → Child 1 Day Ticket + 1 Day Rental = JPY5,900 → JPY4,000!
Paper Coupon → Adult 2 Day Ticket + 2 Day Rental = JPY19,400 → JPY15,400!
Paper Coupon → Child 2 Day Ticket + 2 Day Rental = JPY11,400 → JPY7,600!
E-Ticket → Adult Lift & 1 Day Rental Package JPY10,200 → JPY7,200! Totally 6 E-tickets
Curving Ski・Snowboard 1 Day Rental Set JPY2,500, Clothes JPY1,000!
Curving Ski・Snowboard High Performance Model Rental JPY500 OFF!
Kids Ski ・ Snowboard 1 Day Rental Set JPY2,000, Clothes 1,000!
