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
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
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
Late March Pow!
Wiping my eyes, I couldn’t believe what I was reading on the weather forecast… not just a few centimeters but possibly up to 50 cm … Continued
Injured on the Slopes
Assessing the severity of the injury is key. It’s always better to over-estimate the injury than under-estimate. Denial is not a river in Egypt and … Continued
Smooth Operators
When you roll off your last ski run and soak in that hot onsen bath, when the chairlifts and gondolas have come to their quiet … Continued
Where is Hakuba?
An interesting question we usually get is “Where is Hakuba located, I mean we know it is in Nagano but where would a corresponding place … Continued
Lift Lines
During the week the lift lines at all of the Hakuba Valley’s resorts are virtually non-existent, well except for powder mornings where you will have … Continued