REPORT

On both 2/14 (Sat.) and 2/15 (Sun.), the first 400 guests to purchase lift tickets will receive a chocolate gift from the friendly staff at the ticket counter. You can just imagine me, a middle-aged reporter, carefully lining up those chocolates on the snow for a photo, trying not to damage the pristine surface (pictured). And as you might expect from a high-elevation inland resort, the thermometer in the parking lot read -8.3°C at 7:30 a.m.
[Blackbeat]

I met the father of two brothers who happily showed me their chocolates (one pictured) who said, “I always read your reports. We’re skiing here today and tomorrow. The groomed surface is really beautiful.” Blackbeat featured well-compacted packed powder, and before long, clean, graceful tracks began appearing on the pristine surface one after another.
[Blackbeat]

Among the morning riders, the one standing out with especially sharp turns was Hayate Kawada (pictured), a rider for Gray Snowboards and an athlete supported by Rescue Wax. “With the recent warmer temperatures, I was a bit worried about the slope conditions, but the grooming is excellent and it feels fantastic out there,” he told me.
[Blackbeat]

At the top of Drago, the snow park was set with a 4 m rail, a box, a down rail, and a small kicker. “The view from here is great, too. Everyone who reads Snownavi, please come and ride with us!” said one of the park diggers. Drago and Gomarugo (pictured) both featured well-compacted groomed snow with a moist, powder-like feel. Today brought clear skies, no wind, and perfect conditions for a full day on the slopes.
[Gomarugo]

＊Beginning on 1/31 (Sat.), banana boat rides are being offered in the base area (adults ¥1,500, elementary school children ¥1,000, approx. 10 minutes).
＊From 1/31 (Sat.), a Nagano resident discount will go into effect, offering ¥1,000 off one-day lift tickets (ID required).
＊On 2/21 (Sat.), the “Ninja Banked Slalom” event will be held.
＊On 2/22 (Sun.) and 2/23 (Mon., public holiday), “ON SNOW JAM 2026” will take place.
　　
[Ninja Snow Highland Details On 2/14 (Sat.)]
*Fully OPEN!
*Available Lift … NINJA Lift (8:30～), REWILD Lift (9:00～)
*Fees … Off peak 1-Day Pass Adult JPY3,500/ High School, University & College Students JPY2,500/ 60-69 y/o JPY2,800/ Over 70 y/o JPY2,000/ 4-15 y/o JPY1,000, Under 3 y/o FREE (Until 12/14)

*Special Offer! Advance Discount Lift Tickets (*On sale until 4/12)
E-ticket Adult 1 Day Ticket JPY4,500 → JPY4,000!
E-ticket 4-15 y/o 1 Day Ticket JPY2,000 → JPY1,500!
E-ticket High school & College Student 1 Day Ticket JPY3,500 → JPY3,000!
E-ticket Over 60 y/o 1 Day Ticket JPY3,800 → JPY3,300!
E-ticket Adult & Child 1 Day Ticket Set JPY6,000 → JPY5,000!
　
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reported by Snownavi