Ikon Pass Adds Two More New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada 22/23 Ikon Pass On Sale Now The Ikon Pass community has expanded around the globe with the addition of Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Ikon Pass is on sale now, offering five new destinations for winter 22/23 as skiers and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2022 0 Comments
Skiers Nervous Japan Wonโt Open Fully for Tourism This Winter Update August 31: The new policy with eased restrictions is coming into force from September 7. The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday, August 31, the start date for the new travel policy. The quick ratification gives hope that further easing of travel restrictions will come into force before Christmas. If you have booked your own trip to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 24, 2022 1 Comment
This Is the Snowpack in Niigata, Japan, After More Than 870″ Snow This Winter This picture speaks more than a thousand words. This is the snowpack at the Lotte Arai Ski Area on Mt. Okenashi in Niigata, Japan, following more than 72-feet of snow this seasonโthat’s more than 870″. Related: Japanese Ski Area Closes Chairlift Because it Snowed Too Much According to the local snow safety program, most of that snow fell between December […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 14, 2022 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] 10 Bedroom Ski-In Ski-Out Lodge in Japan For Only $950,000 A ten-bedroom ski-in ski-out lodge in Japan is on the market with an asking price of approximately $950,000. That’s a bargain when you consider that a parking space in Aspen will set you back more than $300,000. Related: The Mountains of Japan are Way Gnarlier Than You Thought The lodge is in Madarao Mountain Resort, about 250-miles northwest of Tokyo.ย Madarao […] SnowBrains | April 12, 2022 1 Comment
Japan Is Experiencing Record Breaking Snow This February This season Japan has experienced a record amount of snowfall. Both the Central and Northern regions of the country are prone to major storms with epic accumulation each season because of their geography. Featuring tall mountains right next to the open ocean, it’s the perfect combination for massive snowstorms to dump. Moisture is sucked up from the ocean into the […] Aunika Skogen | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
Japanese Ski Area Closes Chairlift Because it Snowed Too Much ๏ปฟ Having to close down a chairlift because it snowed too much is a good problem to have. I wish we had that problem here in Utah right now. Related: Colorado Gets Hammered This WeekโSeveral Ski Resorts Reporting 40+ Inches of New Snow in Last 72 Hours A photo posted to Facebook by Myoko Snowsports captures this ‘good problem,’ showing […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 24, 2022 2 Comments
Japan’s Hakuba Valley New Glamping Campsite Set to Open on March 1, 2022 As the snow begins to melt and flowers begin to bloom, ski resorts around the world are preparing for spring and summer activities. In Japan, Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts are working on adding new additions to make these upcoming seasons the most entertaining yet for their visitors. The most exciting new edition is Hakubaโs new glamping site, which is located […] Haleigh Hafner | February 24, 2022 0 Comments
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.ย Two prolonged storms will each bring very heavy snow to the higher terrain of Honshu, particularly the Japanese Alps which host the HAKUBAVALLEY Resorts.ย As much as 15″ of snow has already fallen in the high terrain over […] Weather Nathan Tarino | February 15, 2022 0 Comments
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