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| Friday 21st May 2010, 5:30PM |
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I never actually closed the year out here...
It was a really good year in Myoko; some strange weather at the end of February (remember the rain?), and then winter came back again through March and April. But, with some days of genuine powder, there are no complaints here.
Looking forward to writing again next year; if there are any changes in the area, I'll give a pre-season report some time in November or so, as soon as the white stuff is starting to fall.
See you at the start of the 2010-2011 season!
Lift operations:
All lifts closed |
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| Wednesday 5th May 2010, 6:45AM |
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Sunny; some high haze (may include some kosa, or aeolian dust courtesy of the Gobi Desert) |
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55cm (Akakan) |
The last day of lift operations at Akakan today, and it's going to be a great day. Should be really warm, lots of sun, and, yes, good snow to ski on. There is a dry air advisory, so be sure to keep hydrated (beer may or may not count, depending on your reference source).
Seki Onsen is scheduled to keep going until the 10th, but no official news has been posted by the resort since mid-April.
Backcountry: excellent conditions and lots of snow. In fact, it's nice that it's warmed up; corn snow time!
It's been a great season, and it's been fun to report on the changes in the snowpack (especially when we had good powder to report, and that happened a lot!). Looking forward to next season—and the cool, beautiful Myoko summer, too.
Lift operations:
Akakan: Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 lift
Seki Onsen: open (one lift)
Current Official Snow Depths:
Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
55cm
Seki Onsen:
350cm (not updated for some time, so figure under one meter, and that only in secluded spots)
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| Monday 3rd May 2010, 9:23AM |
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Sunny, with some thin high clouds that look like they may disperse |
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0 cm (observed) |
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70cm (Akakan) |
It's going to be an excellent day again today in Myoko. It was pretty warm yesterday, but not blazingly hot—the temperatures have remained cool to cold at night, keeping the snow for us up to the last minute. It also means that the cherry trees are just now starting to bloom, and the mizubasho (I hate writing "skunk cabbage," but that's what they're called) are now at their peak. All good reasons to enjoy the last days of lift-serviced skiing in the area!
Backcountry: excellent conditions and lots of snow. In fact, it's nice that it's warmed up; corn snow time!
Lift operations:
Akakan: Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 lift
Seki Onsen: open (one lift)
Current Official Snow Depths:
Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
70cm
Seki Onsen:
350cm (not updated for some time, so figure under one meter, and that only in secluded spots)
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| Wednesday 28th April 2010, 12:38PM |
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Rain and high winds overnight have turned to partly cloudy |
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0 cm (observed) |
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95cm (Akakan) |
It's been a while since our last update; not much has changed except the depth of the snowpack! Akakan and Seki both have some runs open, the weather has remained cool to cold (we even had some snowfall as late as last weekend) and it looks like some good weather into Golden Week. So why not come and ski? Spring skiing is always fun; the snow is soft and there's a party mood out there.
Backcountry has been really good, apart from fresh snow turnign to death crust at times (a kick-turn descent was recently experienced by yours truly). The season should hang on very well, so a good time for hut tours and other general exploring.
Lift operations:
Akakan: Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 lift
Seki Onsen: open (one lift)
Current Official Snow Depths:
Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
95cm
Seki Onsen:
350cm (not updated for some time, so figure less than two meters, and that only in secluded spots)
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| Saturday 17th April 2010, 7:17AM |
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High overcast, rain |
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<2cm (observed) |
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150cm (Akakan) |
Snow mixed with rain (putting a positive spin on it) fell overnight, leaving another light dusting on the ground this morning. It seems more like early March than mid April....
The weather may not be great this mornign, but already things look to be brightening to the west. Tomorrow looks like a great day, so there's no excuse not to go out!
Only a few runs at Akakan and Seki are open. There's still lots of snow, though, so enjoy while you can!
Lift operations:
Akakan: Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 lift (one more may be open over the weekend.
Seki Onsen: open (one lift)
Current Official Snow Depths:
Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
150cm
Seki Onsen:
380cm
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| Friday 16th April 2010, 11:01AM |
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| Weather
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High overcast |
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3-5cm (observed) |
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150cm (Akakan) |
Just a quick check-in before the weekend; the snow levels are falling, of course, but we also received between 3-5cm of fresh over the past few days! It's pretty cold, too (check this morning's official temps), so it's staying unseasonably white (even while the willows start to bloom).
It's backcountry tour time, and this fresh snow will 1. cover up cracks and 2. certainly result in slow, soft-snow avalanches on steeps, especially when it warms up over the weekend. Keep an open eye, watch your partners, and things should be really good.
Only a few runs at Akakan and Seki are open. There's still lots of snow, though, so enjoy while you can!
Lift operations:
Akakan: Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 lift (one more may be open over the weekend.
Seki Onsen: open (one lift)
Current Official Snow Depths:
Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
150cm
Seki Onsen:
380cm
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| Saturday 10th April 2010, 5:27AM |
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| Weather
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Clear |
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0cm (observed) |
| Snow
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205cm (Akakan) |
IT's going to be a warm one today. There''s already a steady SW wind, and it's clear—a great day for spring skiing.
Only a few runs at Akakan and Seki are open. There's still lots of snow, though, so enjoy while you can!
Lift operations:
Akakan: Sky Cable gondola, No. 3 lift (one more may be open over the weekend.
Seki Onsen: open (one lift)
Current Official Snow Depths:
Akakan (Akakura Kanko):
200cm
Seki Onsen:
420cm
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| And later in the day. A lot of this lately.... |
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5th March 2010 15:53 PM |
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| Before the mists: it was a nice morning earlier; it looked nice at altitudes above the ski area later as well (that old unkai). |
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13th February 2010 7:59 AM |
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| Happy boarders enjoy the fresh on top of the ice - much more fun today! |
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| Bright sun and fresh snow in the trees along the cross-country course between Akakan and Ikenotaira |
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