Tsugaike Kogen / ◎299cm / Sunny2022.Mar.30
Today I set my sights on the Tsugaike Ropeway in order to take full advantage of the beautiful weather. I met a group of 5 snowboarders from Hakuba (pictured), who said to me, “We love your site! We’re heading up to Tenguhara. If we get lost or injured, please give this photo to the rescue team to help in the search.” All jokes aside, it is required to submit a Mountaineering / Backcountry Registration Form when using the ropeway.
[Trail to Hakuba Oike・Between the Ropeway Station and Tenguhara]
The forest road course stretching between the Tsugaike Nature Park Visitor’s Center and the Tsuga-no-mori Slope (pictured) was very well-groomed. There were spring snow conditions on the surface of the groomed and ungroomed areas alike, but because the slushy top layer was relatively thin, it was easy to walk even without snowshoes. On the other hand, those conditions made it feel like the brakes were being applied a bit to my skis.
[Between the Ropeway Station and Tsuga-no-mori Slope]
Due to the strong sunshine it felt really warm, almost hot, and as I set out to walk to the far end of the Nature Park, I immediately had to take off my jacket. I crossed paths with a man from Hakuba (pictured), who told me he often checks our resort reports and went on to say, “Conditions won’t hold up much past the morning. I’m going to head over to the Kanayama-sawa.”
[Tsugaike Nature Park・Mizubasho Marsh]
Going back to the start of the day, the groomed Karamatsu Slope (pictured) featured a moderately-firm granular-snow surface before the gondola began operation. At around 8:20, the surface snow in the area alongside the Han-no-ki High-Speed Pair and on the Tsuga-no-mori Slope were already starting to moisten up. Owing to the fact that it is now school spring holidays, the slopes were busy with families.
[Karamatsu Slope]
[Availability Information for Mar. 30 (Wed.)]
* All Areas Available!
* Available Lifts … Gondola (8:00 a.m.―), totally 10 lifts
* Lift Price … 3/14～Spring Discount, 1-day Ticket Adults JPY4,000, 6-12 y/o JPY3,000
＊Printable Rental Discount Coupons!
Carving Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY2,500 / Outerwear JPY2,000!
Carving Ski・Snowboard High Performance Model Rental JPY500 Off!
Kid’s Ski・Snowboard 1-Day Rental Set JPY2,000 / Outerwear JPY1,000!
*The report of Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort will update twice a week this season.
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