Category Archives: Hakuba

So much powder in Hakuba

It has been absolutely dumping for about 3 or 4 days now in Hakuba, Japan – I have never seen anything like it, it is absolutely beautiful… and quite funny at times when you see sights like this! (Perhaps not … Continue reading

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Icicles at the White Horse Hotel, Hakuba Japan

  Icicles at the White Horse Hotel Hakuba Another great Friday night BBQ at the White Horse Hotel in Echoland last night. The bar was packed with tired limbs, lots of great steak and plenty of conversation after a long … Continue reading

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Flying through the clouds at Happo…

Jen & Tony from the White Horse Hotel flying through the clouds at Happo Another brilliant day up at Happo today. Out the door bright & early to get one of the first gondolas up the mountain, then straight up … Continue reading

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What a VIEW!

A pretty incredible view from towards the top of Happo-One yesterday. I love this photo – a lone boarder just sitting back and taking it all in (in very coordinated get-up I must say!) And just as things were starting … Continue reading

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Powder, powder and still more to come!

The staff at the White Horse Hotel had a great morning out at Happo today, with Tony getting up for first runs. Danielle, Ryley & Simon were on a mission to find some fresh powder and looks like they found … Continue reading

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A time-lapse of snow… watch it grow!

  Taken last week on the balcony of the White Horse Hotel Bar. It’s like overflowing popcorn only tastier… And check out the trees!

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A Beautiful BlueBird Day in Happo…

What a gorgeous day at Happo today. Yes it was still cold, but the sun was shining all day, and the view was simply stunning. I could even spot some other ski resorts way off in the distance… you can … Continue reading

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Japanese-style Accommodation

One of the best things about travelling is experiencing the local way of life, and in Japan one of the best ways to do this is to stay at a Japanese pension! Mon Coeur Yamato is one of our favourites … Continue reading

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Daddy, can we go to the park? PLEEEASE?

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Introducing… our staff

Over the coming weeks, I’d like to introduce our staff this year at the White Horse Group…. Let’s start at the White Horse Hotel: So Chris, what’s your job? Barman at the White Horse Hotel Whose side are you on? … Continue reading

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