[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. 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  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 Week—Several 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 Hakuba’s 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. 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
The Mountains of Japan are Way Gnarlier Than You Thought Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Many years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it was true. Skiing in Japan?  Never heard of it.  How good could it be? Then, MSP, TGR, and Nimbus started making Japan look like a horrible amount of fun. Fun, meaning mellow pow skiing through hardwood trees with the occasional poppy pillow feature. The snow was deep, dry, […] Miles Clark | January 14, 2022 9 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