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Spring powder Cortina March 19th
Hit Cortina today after reports of 30cm of fresh started floating through the ether. Wasn’t 30, probably more like 20cm but on top of a soft buttery base so felt like 30! Had a great day ripping the trees in perfect spring weather. Here are some shots. At the end of the day a different view of familiar peaks. Happo on the right, looming over Iwatake.
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Snow on the Pond
I ventured out with my camera the other day to see what captured my imagination. The winner was this lovely pond at the base of Wadano, the dock still covered in new snow. It was so pristine and calm that it almost made me want to jump in… almost.
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March Madness
Just a few quirky moments from this week on the mountain…
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March 12th. A Little Slice of Heaven!
Yes, there is still powder left to be had out there, and we were happy to go find it… everywhere! Round 2 of winter has been an absolute blast. Can’t wait til the skies unleash once again.
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Legendary! March 11th Tsugaike
Winter has caught a second wind and blessed us with yet another bluebird powder day! We did more riding than taking pictures yesterday. It was too epic to stop!
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Gifts from the Snow Gods
It’s been snowing hard here in Hakuba, and the Morino crew all got on the slopes early to enjoy some fresh lines. The 25 new centimeters came in a little heavy, but still heaps of fun to ride! Keigo and I took a detour that had us crossing a river a few times and trudging through thigh-deep snow for ages. Well, knee-deep snow to you non-midget types. I suppose you have to sweat a little for your powder every once in a while. Whatever it takes to keep the powder gods happy! In the meantime, those dieties of frozen vapour have us all looking skyward and returning those smiles. The snow is still coming down steadily, only lighter and fluffier now. Another fresh 30 or 40 by tomorrow morning? Fingers crossed. I’m glad to see this season still has some goodies in store for us powder hounds. Woo hoo!!!
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Stunning Spring Days
March is here and the snow predictions for this week look sick! Our home in Hakuba is as beautiful as ever with fresh snow on the ground and plenty more powder days to come!
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Sweet Deals for March and April at Morino!
FANTASTIC SPRING SKIING IN HAKUBA! Steep, deep powder, stunning sunny days AND great deals on the best lodging in town… what more could you ask for? Hakuba has had an enormous snowfall this season and this spring will be as good as it gets: a huge base of snow, bluebird powder days, breathtaking views of the Japanese Alps, and virtually no lift lines! With seven excellent resorts to at our doorstep, Hakuba easily accommodates all levels of skiers and snowboarders from gentle family slopes to epic backcountry chutes. Come and see why its our favorite time of the season to live and ski in Hakuba! And now the best news… book now for low season rates from March 1st! Morino Lodge Special March Rates: from 5,000 yen pp per night including breakfast. Wadano Lodge Special March Rates: from 4,000 pp per night including breakfast. * Discounts for kids 16 and under* **Ask about renting out the entire lodge for big groups** Morino Chalets Our 5 self-contained cottages are perfect for accommodating small groups and families. Enjoy the privacy of your own cottage with all the support of Morino Lodge nearby! From only 40,000¥ per night ! For more information please visit us online: www.morinolodge.com Send enquiries to: info@hakuba.monster We look forward to showing you all that Hakuba has to offer!