A Weekend of Cycling Races
The Hakuba Valley was the place to be this past weekend as the resort hosted three cycling events of all different formats. Tsugaike Kogen’s famous … Continued
New Lift at Hakuba Norikura
Work is to commence on the Hakuba Norikura new lift that will be installed next to the Alps No. 5 High Speed Pair Lift to … Continued
Doggy Trekking at Iwatake Mountain Resort
This year Golden Week in Hakuba was wet and a little cold except for Tuesday when the sun burst through the clouds and the white … Continued
Ski-in, Ski-out Coffee
Do you ever find yourself skiing or snowboarding in Hakuba and think, gosh this powder is great, but what I could really use is a … Continued
Tsugaike Ropeway
Even though spring is here, and the snow is melting down in the valley, on the mountains the snow has been piling up and there … Continued
Early Season Powder
Hope you have waxed your skis and snowboards. After a warm start to December, winter has come in full force. The season is off to … Continued
Trail Run Qualifier
Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year for getting out and hitting the trails. The temperatures are dropping, the paths are a … Continued
Ski or ride in Hakuba for FREE!!
It is a dream come true, ski or ride for free in Japan’s largest winter resort destination, the Hakuba Valley with over 100 lifts, up … Continued
Iwatake Trail Run Report
With all the running that’s going on this year in the Hakuba Valley as more and more locals are venturing outdoors after self imposed lockdowns, … Continued
Fat Bike Time
The easiest, most accessible area to ride on a fat bike is along the three main rivers of Hakuba. Although the Hakuba Valley is home … Continued