SnowJapan.Com Newsletter 17th December 2003 www.snowjapan.com - the ultimate guide to winter sports in japan

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More resorts are starting their lifts, but we're still generally short of snow - as you most likely already know too well!  Most resorts are now just waiting for that major dump to open up completely, and for us all to get that real 'start-of-season' feeling going....

Remember to keep an eye on our Daily Reports Center and also the Forums for up-to-date information.

WIN A HOLIDAY IN NISEKO!
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/insider/special.php
This week on Snow Japan, the prize is a 3-night holiday in Niseko.  The lucky winner (plus friend) will be staying for 3 nights in Hirafu Chalet, as well as getting a  3 day/night Hirafu lift pass, a Mountain Tour (on-piste mountain tour of the powder and tree runs in Niseko) and a Free Steak dinner with beer for two in "Fattys".  
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/insider/special.php

Look out for a new Giveaway on Snow Japan every Friday.

RESORT SPOTLIGHT - WINDSOR SNOW VILLAGE
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/spotlight/windsor-snow-village.html
Windsor Snow Village is a new deluxe hotel and ski resort located in Toya, Hokkaido. To find out more about the resort, visit our new Windsor Snow Village Resort Spotlight pages.

PLACES TO STAY - HOTEL SNOW UNIVERSE
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/hotel/viewhotel.php?hotid=56
A new hotel has been added to our Places to Stay section - Hotel Snow Universe in Niseko, Hokkaido.  To find out more about the hotel, click on the link above.

Also, some of the hotels on Snow Japan are holding events or special offers for the festive period.  Check out the Places to Stay section for more details.

NEW FEATURES
Features Index:
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/index.html

"White Fun" by Ben Kerr
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/features/niseko-magic-18.html
"Mass media hype has placed much expectation on Niseko for Season 2004. After last year’s early snow, keen powder seekers - egged-on by wide-eyed ground operators - booked early December holidays only to discover Niseko bare. Rapid cancellations and complaints of late snow! rang out across the waves. But how late is this season and now that the snow has arrived, what changes have Niseko resorts implemented to make 2004 more fun than ever?"
Click on the link above to read more...

Also, look out for a new Avalanche Awareness article online very soon...

ASK NOZAWA ONSEN RESORT A QUESTION
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/about/nozawa-q.html
The popular Nozawa Onsen Resort in Nagano Prefecture has agreed to answer questions sent in by SnowJapan.Com readers. In a future Feature article, which we plan to publish in early 2004, staff from the village will be answering questions that you send in.  Feel free to ask anything. To send in a question, please use the online form that can be found by clicking on the above link.  Now is your last chance!

WEATHER REPORTS & RESORT OPENINGS
http://www.snowjapan.com/e/daily/A_TO_Z_Resorts.php
Keep an eye on all the latest Resort Openings via the A-Z listing of resorts on the site.  

SNOW JAPAN FORUMS
http://www.skijapanguide.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
If you're not already a regular, check out the fun and lively Snow Japan Forums for lots of snow, Japan and "other" talk!

NEW FEATURES FOR 2004 Remember to check out all the new features on Snow Japan to help you make the most of this season.  Details can be found on this page: http://www.snowjapan.com/e/about/index.htm

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