Although most peoople live here for the winter months and the world class skiing and snowboarding there are many options for other activities in the warmer months. Saturday I woke at dawn to a crisp blue sky morning. A good friend of mine picked me up at 6 and we drove to a trusted little fishing spot where the water is so clear you can actually see the fish swimming around. Hakuba has a great selection of fishing choices in lakes, streams and rivers and the Japan sea is just 45 minutes away. After a few bites myself, today turned out to be Bens’ day with this nice little trout which was cooked up with some lemon, cracked pepper and chopped shallots wrapped in foil and cooked over an open fire.  A delicious breakfast along with some freshly cooked bread and an espresso coffee back at the Arctic White Horse Hotel. This is the life.

Bens fish