Category Archives: 2011 Winter Season Trips
Last day of the 2011 winter season in Hakuba
Thursday 5th May was the final day for many of Hakuba’s ski resorts to run their lifts. With great spring snow conditions, Sarah from Snow Season Japan headed out into the Happo backcountry with avalanche expert and heli ski guide … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Winter Season Trips, Backcountry
Tagged Backcountry, Bill Glude, Evergreen Outdoor Centre, Happo
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Thanks for an awesome winter season in Hakuba!
We’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our fantastic Seasonaires who joined us in Hakuba during the 2011 Winter Season. Tom A, Robyn, Kate, Chris, Tom K, Alastair, Andy, Lucie, Daniel, Rich, Charlie, Ben and Joel… we … Continue reading
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End of Winter Season Party and Tsunami Fundraiser
Our end of winter season farewell party for our fantastic crew of 2011 Seasonaires was scheduled to be a Sushi-making Party, but Lodge Tabi Tabi (where our guests stay) kindly arranged a Fundraiser Nabe Party to celebrate the end of … Continue reading
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Tagged End of Season Party, Nabe Party, Tsunami Relief
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Onsen Hot Springs around Hakuba
Taking a soak in a traditional Onsen hot spring after skiing and snowboarding is a quintessential Japanese experience, which we encourage all our Seasonaires to sample. Bathing in these natural Onsens is an integral part of the winter season experience … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Winter Season Trips, Culture
Tagged Hakuba, Kajika Onsen, Omachi, Onsen Hot Spring, Ryokan, Snow Monkeys, Thermal Hot Springs, Wild Monkeys
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March Powder in Hakuba
The cold and snowy conditions we’ve seen all winter long here in Hakuba have continued right into March, bringing us lots of deep powder to ride. In between the storms, the sun has been shining… bluebird freshies, what more could … Continue reading
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Tagged Cortina Resort, Hakuba, Japanese Language Course, March powder
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Japanese Cultural Experience Day
Ever wondered how traditional Japanese Soba noodles are made? This is how! This video features 2011 Seasonaires Ben, Rich and Andy making their own Soba noodles, then eating them… at 9:30am. Breakfast, Nagano style! Filming & Editing: Sarah Mulholland Camera: … Continue reading
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Tagged Origami, Shouya Maruhachi, Soba noodles, Video
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Ben, Lucie, Joel, Andy and Rich go Backcountry!
Last Saturday 5 of our Seasonaires – Ben, Lucie, Joel, Andy and Rich – headed out into the Hakuba Backcountry on a guided day tour, part of their longstay winter season holiday in Hakuba with us. The sun has been … Continue reading
Snow Monkeys in Japan!
All our longstay winter season trips to Hakuba, Japan include a day trip to the famous Snow Monkey Onsen (Jigokudani) in Yudanaka, the Masuichi-Ichimura Sake Brewery in the tradional town of Obuse and Zenkoji Temple in Nagano city. Last week … Continue reading
Boxes for Days Japan in Hakuba
A super cool Snowboard event made it’s debut in Japan this year… Mervin Mfg’s Boxes for Days Japan was held at Sanosaka Resort (in Hakuba) on 5 February 2011 and featured Think Thank pro riders Jesse Burtner, Ted Borland, Sean … Continue reading
Tom, Robyn, Chris and Charlie go Backcountry!
All of our longstay winter season trips to Hakuba include a Guided Backcountry Tour day. At the end of January, our 2011 Seasonaires Tom, Robyn, Chris and Charlie headed out in deep powder conditions for their Backcountry experience in the … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 Winter Season Trips, Backcountry
Tagged Backountry Tour, Evergreen Outdoor Centre, Hakuba, James Robb, January Powder, Tsugaike
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