REPORT

Early this morning, strong radiational cooling pushed temperatures down below −10°C, and walking across the groomed snow produced a perfect powder squeak underfoot. I spoke with a couple from Aichi Prefecture, who told me, “We sometimes check your site. We come to ski at Cortina every weekend and often join backcountry tours as well.” It was a refreshing start to the morning, just before the weather is expected to take a rough turn starting tomorrow.
[Ikenota Slope]

I hadn’t noticed the wind down at the bottom, but it was blowing strongly as I unloaded from the 3rd Quad, which began operating at 9:00 a.m. The Rabbit Course (pictured) and the Snake Course both featured moderately firm, well-packed powder grooming, and thanks to the heavy snowfall on 1/8 (Thu.), the snow coverage was more than sufficient, allowing me to link turns exactly as I wanted.
[Rabbit Course]

Early in the morning on the Rabbit Course, many advanced skiers and riders were charging straight down before heading back up on the No. 3 Quad for another lap. By the way, Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba is now accepting reservations for its “55th Anniversary Plan,” an all-inclusive package that includes a one-day HAKUBA VALLEY lift pass for each day of your stay, priority boarding on the 2nd Quad and 4th Pair, plus an extra dish at dinner and a bottle of FERRARI sparkling wine.
[Rabbit Course]

Just off the Snake Course, I spoke with a pair of backcountry guides (pictured on both ends), who told me, “We always read your reports. We’re checking our beacons right now—we’re about to head down to Uchu with a guest from Kanagawa Prefecture.” Meanwhile, the wide, freshly groomed Ikenota Slope offered moderately soft powder conditions.
[Snake Course]

[Hakuba Cortina Details on 1/10 (Sat.)]
*All courses are OPEN!
*Operating Lift … No.2 Quad (8:30～) and totally 6 lifts
*Fees … Adult JPY6,200, 6 to 12 y/o JPY3,500, Pre-schooler FREE
　
*Print and get a great deal! Discount Coupon!
Paper Coupon → Adult 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,500 Meal vouchers or store coupons = JPY8,700 → JPY7,500!
Paper Coupon → Child 1 Day Ticket + JPY1,500 Meal vouchers or store coupons = JPY6,000 → JPY4,800!

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reported by Snownavi