REPORT

Frost-covered trees are back! Under a high-pressure system, the HAKUBA VALLEY woke this morning to calm, sunny skies. After riding the Milky Four Lift and then the Goryu Telecabin, the sight of the trees coated in rime ice and fresh snow coming into view (pictured) built up my anticipation. At Alps Daira, 3 to 5 cm of light new snow had settled overnight.
[Goryu Telecabin]

On the Grand Prix Course (pictured), about 3 cm of light new snow sat on top of a well-set groomed moist snow surface, allowing for confident edge grip and clean, controlled turns. Here, “moist snow” doesn’t mean wet — rather, it refers to snow that isn’t quite powder but still offers excellent quality and feel. Along the ungroomed Alps 3rd Pair line and on the Technical Course, 4 to 5 cm of light new snow had accumulated over firm, uneven terrain.
[Grand Prix Course]

The Panorama Course (pictured) and the upper section of Route 8 (fourth photo) were both groomed into moderately firm snow that felt very close to true powder, and the 3 to 4 cm of fresh snow on top sliced away effortlessly with each turn. Meanwhile, from 2/20 (Fri.) to 2/22 (Sun.), a NOVEMBER demo event will be held in front of Escal Plaza (starting at 9:30 a.m., free to join, ID required).
[Panorama Course]

The Dynamic and Woody Courses were each topped with 1 to 3 cm of new snow, and had a firm, easy-to-ski, groomed moist snow surface. The Toomi Slope, Powder Snow Course, and Soft Cream Course were groomed, but had fine-grained, firmer granular snow. Edge hold remained solid throughout, making it easy to carry speed with confidence.
[Upper Route 8]

　
＊At GORYU WAVES, the “GORYU WAVES NIGHT RIDERS 2026” event will be held on 2/22 (Sun.), followed by “GORYU WAVES SLALOM 2026” on 2/23 (Mon., holiday).　
　
[Hakuba Goryu & Hakuba47 Details on 2/17 (Tue.)]
*Fully OPEN!
*Operating Lifts … Tele-cabin (8:15～), Line-8（8:00～) and totally 15 lifts
*Fees … 1-Day Pass Adult JPY9,500, 13-22 y/o JPY6,500, 65-79 y/o JPY7,500,6-12 y/o JPY4,500, Under 6 y/o & Over 80 Free *JPY500 deposit will be required
*Night Skiing … From 12/27 (Sat.)　6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.　Toomi　Adult JPY6,500 → JPY6,000, 6 to 22 y/o JPY3,000 → JPY2,800　(※From Mar.9 Spring Night Skiing Adult JPY2,500, 6 to 22 y/o jpy1,500)
*Sunrise Skiing … 12/27 (Sat.) to 1/4 (Sun.) and Weekend & Holidays from 1/10 (Sat.) to Late March From 7 a.m.　Toomi　Valid with 1-Day Pass etc.

*Print and get a great deal! Discount Coupon!
Night Skiing Discount Coupon Adult JPY6,500 → JPY6,000, 6 to 22 y/oJPY3,000 → JPY2,800
*JPY500 deposit for the IC card is included. The deposit will be refunded when the card is returned.

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reported by Snownavi