Aily

Hi All I just booked my ticket to Tokyo and will be in Hakuba from 11th to 17th Feb 2012. So so excited as I've never boarded Japan before. With that in mind, does anyone have any suggestions where i should base myself, in terms of which resort and perhaps a decent hotel/hostel to stay that won't break the bank? Which parts of Hakuba are NOT to be missed? Any advice would be much appreciated. Would be cool to catch up for a slide or beer with people. Cheers Big Ears Aily