Sugadaira Kogen / ◎165cm / Sunny2022.Feb.28
It was an amazing day to be on the mountain, with exquisite tracks being drawn one after another across the meticulously-manicured slopes, all against the backdrop of a perfect blue sky! The firm, wet-snow surface of the super-wide, flatly-groomed Ura Taro Family East Slope (pictured) was great for smooth skiing. This north-facing slope has Sugadaira’s most consistent snow conditions throughout the season, and is a favorite of advanced skiers and riders.
[Ura Taro Family East]
In contrast, the Omote Davos Slope (pictured) on the opposite side of the road has a more laid back vibe, and attracts mostly beginners. On this day it featured a similarly-firm, groomed wet-snow surface. With temperatures climbing quickly, the horizon off towards Mt. Neko and Mt. Asama grew somewhat hazy.
[Ura Davos Heart no Mori]
I spoke with 4 high school students from Tomi City (pictured), who told me, “Usually we head over to Yunomaru, but we didn’t have access to a car today, so we took the local bus here to Sugadaira. What a beautiful, sunny day.” The surfaces of Omote Taro (pictured) and Hinode were more hard-packed than Ura Taro, making them good for gaining speed.
[Omote Taro Slope]
I also talked briefly with an instructor from the Smile Snowboard School (pictured), who greeted me by saying, “I always check your reports, and my wife does as well. If I get my picture in your report she’ll be really happy! Also, our school is hosting our 10th Annual Smile Cup10 on 3/12 (Sat.) and 3/13 (Sun.). The ‘Obuse de Flea Market in Sugadaira Kogen’ will also be held at the same time. We have prize money prepared for the Smile Cup, and there is even a chance to participate in a jan-ken (rock, paper, scissors) tournament and win ¥100,000.”
[Ura Taro Family East]
[Available Information for Feb. 28 (Mon.)]
＊ All of the courses are available! (except for Tengu Area、Omatsuyama SAJ-authorized Champion, Omatsuyama Dog Leg、Mt. Omatsu ＆ Tsubakuro Access Course)
＊ Available Lifts … Oku Davos No.1 Triple (8:30~) and other 165 lifts
＊Lift Fees… 1-Day Pass for adults: JPY4,900, 13–18＆ 60-69 y/o: JPY3,900, Over 70 y/o: JPY3,400, Elementary school students: JPY2,800, Pre-schoolers: JPY1,000
＊Night skiing/snowboarding…Open 6 pm to 9 pm, every Friday between Jan.14 and Feb.26, and every Saturday between Jan.14 and Mar.19, Adults: JPY2,000, Elementary-aged students, and below: JPY1,500. ※Every Friday is Ladies’ Day (Free tickets are available for ladies until Feb.25.)
＊ Good deal! Advance Lift Ticket (On sale until Mar. 21)
Sugadaira Kogen Snow Resort (Limited to Davos Area & Taro Area)
Adult 1-day Lift Pass : JPY4,900 → JPY3,800!
Adult 1-day Lift e-Pass : JPY4,900 → JPY3,800!
＊ Good deal! Advance Lift Ticket (On sale until Feb. 28)
Limited to Pine Beak Area
Lift Pass : 1-Day Pass for an adult & an elementary school student = JPY7,300 → JPY5,700! etc.
Lift e-Pass : 1-Day Pass for an adult & an elementary school student = JPY7,300 → JPY5,700! etc.
＊ Print and Use Coupons!
1-Day Pass for an adult & Rental Combo = JPY12,600 → JPY7,000!
1-Day Pass for a child & Rental Combo = JPY9,200 → JPY5,000!
2-Day Pass for an adult & Rental Combo = JPY22,200 → JPY14,000!
2-Day Pass for a child & Rental Combo = JPY15,900 → JPY10,000!
Entry Pass for an adult & Rental Combo = JPY9,000 → JPY4,500!
Family Pack A, 1-Day Pass for an adult & a child = JPY7,300 → JPY5,700!
Family Pack B, 1-Day Pass for an adult & two children = JPY10,000 → JPY7,700!
Family Pack C, 1-Day Pass for two adults & a child = JPY11,900 → JPY8,800!
Family Pack D, 1-Day Pass for two adults & two children = JPY14,600 → JPY10,800!
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