After the excitement of yesterday’s snowfall we decided it was time for an early start and a hike up Grand Hirafu Ski Ground to see how much snow had fallen overnight higher up on the mountain.
Another brilliant sunrise….
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What a sunrise! 17 October 2013
Dreamy, 17 October 2013
Sunrise on Super, 17 October 2013
Hirafu sleeps, 17 October 2013
Approaching the snow line, 17 October 2013
The light rain that was falling at village level but turned to snow at the top of the Alpen course.
In the snow, 17 October 2013
In the snow line at around 700 meters!
Base of the King Hooded Triple Lift, 17 October 2013
Smeared, 17 October 2013
Ace Hill, 17 October 2013
Getting covered, 17 October 2013
Fresh, 17 October 2013
The snow depth at the Ace Hill was about 2cm.
White green grey, 17 October 2013
The resort has done a great job cutting back the grass on the courses which means skiing and snowboarding will be possible after the first big dump.
Grand Hirafu Ski Ground is scheduled to open on the 23rd of November.
Autumn Snow, 17 October 2013
No snow in Hirafu village, 17 October 2013
Photography by Glen Claydon Photography
