Category Archives: Hakuba
First Day of the Season Competition 2021/22
It’s on again. Each year we run a competition to pick the first day of the season. The rules are simple The first day the lifts open for skiers and boarders at any one of the resorts in Hakuba. One date per … Continue reading
Hakuba videos. A weekly diary of the 2020/21 winter season.
We got through the season and I achieved my goal of one video blog each week. This winter took me back in time 18 years ago when I first came to Hakuba. Hardly a lift line to be seen, especially … Continue reading
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A week by week video blog of the Hakuba 20/21 snow season
Hakuba Valley in Japan is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding. We have big mountains and can get huge amounts of snow. Over the next few months I will be showing you what winter is like here. This is … Continue reading
First day of the season competition 2020/21
It’s on again. Each year we run a competition to pick the first day of the season. The rules are simple The first day the lifts open for skiers and boarders at any one of the resorts in Hakuba. One date per … Continue reading
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Tagged Hakuba, ski japan, snow, snowboarding in Japan, snowjapan, When does it start snowing in Japan
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When do the lifts open in Hakuba?
When does the snow season start in Hakuba? Answer is, as soon as there is enough snow on the ground. As the storms start rolling in during November, we all wait here with anticipation for the lifts to start turning. … Continue reading
No covid in Hakuba.
Well not that we know of and I suppose that goes for anywhere in the world. So far so good for the Hakuba Valley with zero cases recorded. Japan overall has done an amazing job to quell the spread of … Continue reading
Hakuba first day of the season competition 2019/20
It’s on again. Each year we run a competition to pick the first day of the season. The rules are simple The first day the lifts open for skiers and boarders at any one of the resorts in Hakuba. One date per … Continue reading
Posted in Hakuba, ski and snowboard
Tagged Hakuba, ski japan, snow conditions, snow Japan, snowboard
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Epic Pass Hakuba
Vail Resorts Inc. have spread their Epic Pass out far and wide and their season passes at any of their official resorts will offer 5 days free skiing in the Hakuba Valley. That’s a good saving off your holiday expenses … Continue reading
Cheap lift tickets for Hakuba 47, Goryu and Iimori
It has always amazed me how cheap the lift tickets are in Hakuba and the discount vouchers make it an even bigger bargain. 5100 yen for an adult day pass including a 1000 yen meal and drink voucher. Kids at … Continue reading
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Tagged Cheap lift tickets, Hakuba, lift pass, lift tickets, price of lift tickets in japan
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Hakuba Valley First Day of the season competition 2018/19
It’s on again. Each year we run a competition to pick the first day of the season. The rules are simple The first day the lifts open for skiers and boarders at any one of the resorts in Hakuba. One date per … Continue reading
Posted in Hakuba, ski and snowboard
Tagged first day competition, Hakuba, ski, snow, snowboard
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