REPORT

Yokoteyama Ski Area and Kumanoyu have expanded their open terrain ahead of the rest of Shiga Kogen. The Kaiwa Slope and 1st Slope opened on 11/20 (Thu.), with the full grand opening coming a few days later on 11/22. Afterwards, the 2nd Slope (pictured) opened on 12/6 (Sat.), followed by the 5th Slope on 12/8 (Mon.). At the moment, four lifts and four slopes are currently open.
[Yokoteyama・Second Slope]

The 2nd Slope (pictured) offered a moderately firm, groomed packed-powder surface. The slope itself features a mid-to-gentle gradient, and measures about 2,000 m in length, with a maximum slope angle of 22 degrees and an average of 11 degrees. Light snow was falling this morning, and a thin layer of fog drifted across the slope, but visibility never deteriorated to the point of concern, allowing for smooth, enjoyable turns. When linked with the 1st Slope (maximum 7 degrees, average 5 degrees), even beginners can enjoy a long run totaling 3.2 km.
[Yokoteyama・No. 2 Slope]

A single chairlift (391 m) runs up the 5th Slope (pictured), which has a quiet, atmospheric feel surrounded by evergreen trees. “We’ve been here on a school trip since Sunday. It’s our first time snowboarding, but we’re really enjoying it!” said some students visiting from Yamaguchi Prefecture (pictured). Taking in the rime ice on the trees around me, I cruised comfortably down the gentle slope, where the groomed packed powder was moderately firm and easy to ride.
[Yokoteyama・5th Slope]

The 1st Slope (pictured) was lively with school trip groups not only from Yamaguchi Prefecture but also from Kagoshima Prefecture enjoying their runs. Here too, the groomed packed powder was moderately firm, and even though the terrain is extremely gentle, my skis still glided smoothly. The 1st Pair Lift shown in the photo operates daily, while the 5th Lift is often closed.
[Yokoteyama・1st Slope]

＊Ichinose Family and Takamagahara Mammoth have been connected via Tanne-no-Mori Okojo since 12/5 (Fri.), allowing skiers and riders to move easily between the two areas.
＊The base depth at the top of this report reflects the maximum depth across all of Shiga Kogen. Currently, the highest recorded depth of 50 cm is at Yakebitaiyama.
　
[Shiga Kogen Details on 12/9 (Tue.)]
*Available Courses … (YAKEBITAIYAMA) Panorama, South (YOKOTEYAMA) Kaiwa, No.1, No.2, (KUMANOYU) No.2A, No.2 Begginer, No.3 Begginer, Umanose, No.4A, No.4 Bigginer (ICHINOSE FAMILY) Bottom part of Shomen, (TAKAMAGAHARA) Bottom part of Shomen
*Available Lifts … (YAKEBITAIYAMA) No.2 Gondola (YOKOTEYAMA) 1st Sky B, 4th Pair, (KUMANOYU) 2nd Pair A & B, (ICHINOSE FAMILY) 2nd Pair A & B, (TAKAMAGAHARA) 2nd Triple
*Fees … Yokoteyama Adults JPY6,000, Junior & Senior High JPY5,300, Elementary JPY3,000, Ages 60+ JPY5,500 (until 12/19) / Kumanoyu Early Season 1-Day Pass Adults JPY6,200, Junior & Senior High JPY5,500, Elementary & Under JPY3,000, Ages 60+ JPY5,900 (until 12/19) / Central Area Adults JPY5,600, Elementary & Under JPY2,800 (until 12/19)

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reported by Snownavi