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
3 Killed in Separate Avalanche Incidents in Hokkaido, Japan Last Week A British backcountry skier in Japan who died in an avalanche on Saturday at Pinneshiri in the Kabato Mountains near Nakatonbetsu-Cho in north Hokkaido was the third avalanche victim in a week in Japan. 34-year-old Barnaby Levy was skiing with two friends when he was caught in the avalanche. He was dug out and airlifted to hospital but later pronounced dead. His […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 3, 2020 0 Comments
1 Feared Dead as 8 Tourists Caught in Avalanche at Japanese Ski Resort in Hokkaido An avalanche at a ski resort on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido has hit a group of eight foreign skiers, including one who is feared dead. The avalanche traveled about 165-feet and was 10-15-feet in width, local police said. Shimukappu village officials said the avalanche struck when the group, 6 men and 2 women, were skiing outside of a designated […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 30, 2020 0 Comments
Shiga Kogen, Japan Report: Where Good Times Keep Goin’ Report from January 24th, 2020 – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley These past weeks of Japan-uary have shown us the full spectrum of snow conditions, always keeping us stoked for more. And thanks to wise help from an epic crew of locals, we knew just where to head when forecast indicated the “R” word. A sly silent mountain-top perch, […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 27, 2020 0 Comments
Japan Suffering from Worst Start to a Winter on Record | Many Ski Areas Have Had to Close Ski areas of Japan are famous for being some of the snowiest areas of the world. But not this year. Snowfall figures for December are the lowest on record in Japan, with the dry winter forcing many resorts to shut and also threatening a World Cup ski jumping competition. Related: Why Oh Why Does Japan Get SO Much Snow? Northern […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 22, 2020 1 Comment
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
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