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No price hikes on Hakuba resorts. The skiing is cheap here in Japan. Pretty much the same goes for all of the resorts I've been to around Nagano. Beer is mostly 500-600Y

I hope this is OK to put up here. The HCC has officially been established and we welcome anybody to come and play. Training is every Thursday afternoon and games are played every Saturday afternoon. We also have a kids and ladies clinic every Tuesday.

If you get there in time you might be able to meet a few of the locals at the Hakuba Cricket Club. We play each Saturday for any one interested.

They should just blow it up with dynamite like they did in America. Just don't stand around to watch

I will be staying in Hakuba for yet another season. I will continue checking out some of the surrounding areas during the quieter times. Already looking forward to it and it's less than a month since I was on the hill.

Originally Posted By: ger It was going off everywhere. We had planned our trip to Niseko but we could have skied on 2 or 3 meters by Christmas even in Hyogo. Not sure if there was any snow in Hakuba though. I think they were struggling that year. Probably a bad quote for the amount of people that actually died from the amount of snowfalll that year throughout Nagano and Nigata. Estimates were 8 meters for December alone.

Standard real estate blurb but true, position position, position however price will determine your ROI at the moment with what the market is willing to pay in rentals. 20% is attainable but maybe not on a high profile property. Hakuba is a big valley and majority of investment and development here is Japanese so ski in/out is not seen as the number one option. Misorano has seen a lot of buildings going up in the last few years as has Meitetsu which is considered as the upper end of town for the locals. There are still bargains around for those in the know. Hakuba will be driven by the Japanese

It's the last day for the season here in Hakuba. Goryu was the only resort open with still good cover up top. Tshirt weather. Pretty busy up there. Downloading on the godola you can see them already using the water jump. Pack the board away and see you next year. (still plenty of snow for those that want to hike it)

Today was one of the busiest days on 47 I have ever seen. Great spring conditions, just out in a tshirt with plenty of sunblock. Still top to bottom with full cover on the main run down.

Originally Posted By: Go Native Everyday is a good day to out of resorts! Give me lifts anyday. Slackcountry is good or even some easy access backcountry. 1/2 an hour will give you good stuff here but I am not big on the long hard slogs with a heavy pack. Horses for courses. Nice pic Rider69. Another beautiful day here in Hakuba today with the sun out and only a soft breeze (in the valley)

Hey GN. Do all the lifts close up there after Golden Week?

Another great day here in Hakuba. Bluebird with nice thick slush. The park at 47 is still going off. The most cars I have ever seen in the carpark but probably because it is still top to bottom and you have to down load at Goryu. Lots of people having picnics next to their cars. The park was busy but other than that there were no lines on the lifts.

20cms on a soft base. Pretty heavy going but fun times on Happo this morning.

A little on the roofs around here in Echoland. Due for more over the next couple of days so there should be another powder day in the BC this weekend.

Yesterday was just a glorious day to get into the back country. Not a breath of wind. Afterwards a BBQ and a few beers on the balcony sitting around in tshirts. Spring skiing is here.

Melbourne Australia. No desire to return other than to catch up with friends and family. Don't tell my mum though.

No riding today just went for a snowshoe. Would have been very slow going on a board.Getting very cold with the windchill.

Starting to clear a bit here now after a rainy night.

A good day in the BC today. The snow was heavy and sliding everywhere we went, however nothing major. Good to get out there.

Originally Posted By: Metabo Oyaji Looks great, both on and off piste. The bed on tatami looks unusual, but comfortable. We did this at the first hotel and we had news crews coming in every week. I didn't realise it would cause such a stir. My thoughts were that I love the look and feel and design of the tatami and shoji but it is difficult getting up off a futon the morning after a day on the mountain. Good for the experience but on a 2 week holiday it is just too hard.

Glad to hear you had such a great time Mamabear. It was nice meeting you and the +1 and good to hear you got to see the sakura. The first time I saw them I finally understood what all the fuss was about.

Arhh, my stalker friend is back.

A bluebird powder day. What more do I need to say.

A very good morning on 47 today. 20cm and lots of sluff. Very nice indeed.

Originally Posted By: Mamabear Fabulous day at 47/Goryu today. Fresh snow up high, hard packed in the middle and very ridable soft stuff at the very bottom. Something for everyone Same conditions this morning Mamabear. I hope you had a good time for your stay in Hakuba