Ridiculous 10 Days Ahead in Hakuba Valley, Japan | Up to 70″ of JaPOW Forecast by SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Updated 6 PM MST Feb 15th Forecast Summary Japan’s HAKUBAVALLEY is in for an outrageous storm cycle. Two prolonged storms will each bring very heavy snow to the higher terrain of Honshu, particularly the Japanese Alps which host the HAKUBAVALLEY Resorts. As much as 15″ of snow has already fallen in the high terrain over […] Weather Nathan Tarino | February 15, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For HAKUBAVALLEY, Japan Before the Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A cold, moisture-laden storm system will sweep through central Japan this week, dumping two or more feet of fresh snow on the HAKUBAVALLEY region and its nine resorts. The snow will begin on Wednesday evening before gradually ramping up and peaking by Thursday evening. Snowfall rates will then begin to decrease and taper off […] Weather Clay Malott | January 18, 2022 1 Comment
Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An International Snow Holiday Destination Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY When skiers and snowboarders alike think about an overseas pilgrimage to ski deep powder, Japan springs to mind. ‘The Land of The Rising Sun’ can sometimes be seen as a mythical place where ski-dreams are made. Waist deep powder, face shots, onsens, ramen, is there much more to say? Yes, there is. When it comes […] Featured Article Rouchelle Gilmore | January 17, 2022 0 Comments
How-To ‘Hakuba Valley’ ; Japan’s Premier Snow Playground Awaits! Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Friends, there are few things in the snow world more thrilling (or rewarding) than preparing for a shred holiday to HAKUBAVALLEY, Japan. Think untracked powder snow and world-class terrain. Think unforgettable culture; think outstanding Olympic-level mountain resorts plus local attractions all roosted within rich, pristine geography that’s home to 131 trails, 96 lifts, and a […] Featured Article Paulie | January 3, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 18-35″ For Hakuba Valley, Japan This Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A persistent low-pressure system off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula will spin cold, moisture-rich air into Japan’s HAKUBAVALLEY, bringing between 16 and 35 inches to local resorts between Saturday and Wednesday. Another storm is lined up to hit the region late next week with the potential to drop another 1-2 feet of snow. With all the […] Weather Clay Malott | December 22, 2021 0 Comments
Hakuba Valley, Japan Super Early Bird Season Pass Specials Start Today Hakuba Valley, in the northwest part of the Nagano Prefecture at the base of Japan’s Northern Alps, has just released details of their early bird season pass specials for the upcoming 2021/22 season. Related: Pro-Skier, Yu Sasaki Shares Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Should Be On Our List Hakuba Valley is Japan’s largest snow resort and features ten resorts giving skiers and […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
Roots JA-POW; a Snow-History of Hakuba Valley Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Set within the stunning northern portion of the Japan Alps, Hakuba Valley in Nagano Prefecture is the nation’s largest resort skiing region. The area was a host site to the winter Olympic Games in 1998. It is home to 10 unique ski resorts. And each year they’re buried under approximately 11 meters of snowfall! Whether […] Featured Article Paulie | March 10, 2020 0 Comments
Pro-Skier, Yu Sasaki Shares Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Should Be On Our List Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Welcome to beautiful, serene Hakuba Valley! When it comes to culture, fun, and fabled powder snow, the Hakuba región hosts a national cross-section which just might be a best-of-the-best look at Japan. The rich Japanese heritage that thrives among the alps of Hakuba make it a unique must-stop. One visit and it’s clear, this valley’s […] Featured Article Paulie | February 14, 2020 0 Comments
Cortina Hakuba, Japan Report: Cuttin’ Tree Lines Report from January 18th – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Facing fickle snow but still want the goods? Then lend an ear to the guys who can get you there. January in Japan continues to be summed up as lethargic, yet caches of white gold still await… Our crew was hungry and on the hunt for clean lines, a […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 21, 2020 0 Comments
Hakuba Goryu, Japan Report: NIGHT SHRED! Report from January 17th – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Great days on the mountains don’t end with sundown at the snow-mecca that is Hakuba Valley, Japan. Two locations from among the troop of resorts to be found in the valley offer after hours ski operations nightly during peak season months. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort lights the mountain’s lower […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
Happo-One, Japan Report: Rising Sun and Snowpack Report from January 15th, 2020 – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley All things come to those who wait–especially snow. Hakuba Valley, and the Nation of Japan at large, has been eagerly awaiting arrival of winter in form to which it is accustomed. And a weather system indeed arrived, just in time for the opening salvo of international ski and […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 16, 2020 0 Comments
Hakuba Valley, Japan: Your Ultimate 2020 Epic Pass Destination Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Hakuba Valley is an amazing ski resort in Japan that just jumped on the Epic Pass train. The Epic Pass is upping their partnerships outside of the US and headed towards some sick international deals for shredders of all shapes and sizes. This sweet addition from the 2018-19 winter season to the Epic Pass resides […] Featured Article Kristen Strom | December 11, 2019 0 Comments
Staying Safe in the Beautiful Backcountry of Hakuba, Japan Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Not a season goes by that the lore of snow-awesomeness at stunning Japan doesn’t rise to the awareness of powder chasers all the world over. And while the circumstances of winter 2019/20 haven’t exactly been accommodating there’s still ample peace among the precious powder caches at the nation’s premier snow destination, Hakuba Valley. To stroll […] Featured Article Paulie | March 18, 2018 0 Comments
Hakuba Valley, Japan Joins the Epic Pass for 2018/19 Season Hakuba Valley, Japan is the latest international destination to join the Epic Pass for the 2018-19 season. Hakuba Valley is located in the northern part of the Nagano Prefecture at the base of Japan’s Northern Alps and played host to the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, reports opensnow.com. “We are pleased to include Hakuba Valley among the world-class mountain resorts that […] Industry News Steven Agar | March 7, 2018 0 Comments