Morino Lodge http://www.morinolodge.com Accommodation in Hakuba Japan | Deep Japanese Powder | Skiing & Snowboarding Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:43:06 +0000 en hourly 1 Gifts from the Snow Gods http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/03/gifts-from-the-snow-gods/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/03/gifts-from-the-snow-gods/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:42:54 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1428

Keigo opts for the more adventurous route...via river!

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!!!

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/03/gifts-from-the-snow-gods/feed/ 0 Stunning Spring Days http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/03/stunning-spring-days/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/03/stunning-spring-days/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:09:39 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1383 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!

The road into Hakuba

Blue skies and Pristine Powder. Aaaahhhh...

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/03/stunning-spring-days/feed/ 0 Sweet Deals for March and April at Morino! http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/sweet-deals-for-march-and-april-at-morino/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/sweet-deals-for-march-and-april-at-morino/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:20:44 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1294 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:

Morino Lodge Homepage: http:/ www.morinolodge.com

Send enquiries to:  info@morinolodge.com

We look forward to showing you all that Hakuba has to offer!

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/sweet-deals-for-march-and-april-at-morino/feed/ 0 A superior day in the Backcountry! http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/a-superior-day-in-the-backcountry/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/a-superior-day-in-the-backcountry/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:45:18 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1328

February 23rd... blue skies and plenty of good snow to be had. What a day to be out!

An awesome view of the terrain above.

Kucho takes a kip before riding.

Eric and Craig check out the snow and the view of the valley below.

Eric rips it up in some fantastic snow. Well worth the hike!

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/a-superior-day-in-the-backcountry/feed/ 0 Hakuba Skies deliver a Snowflake Smack-Down http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/hakuba-skies-deliver-a-snowflake-smack-down/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/hakuba-skies-deliver-a-snowflake-smack-down/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:51:24 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1259 Powder Hounds tucked their tails between thier legs today as Hakuba skies dealt a snowfall smack-down.

Too much snow?!!!  How dare we say it!

The lot at the lodge

Too much powder? Is it possible?

To us  feisty  Fidos who strain at the leash for waist deep powder days like this, we couldn’t imagine we would hear ourselves  say it was just “too much powder.”   But last night’s dump on top of this week’s phenomenal snowfall meant most of Hakuba was simply trying to dig itself out of the doghouse today.

But every dog has it’s day, and tomorrow the powder hounds will unleash for yet another bitchin’ day in the snow.  

Powder Looms large around the Lounge.

 

No, it's not art! 2x4s keep the snow from busting the windows.

 

Even big, bad pontoon skis were no match for the onslaught of snow

 

The HANDRAIL is ANKLE high!

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/hakuba-skies-deliver-a-snowflake-smack-down/feed/ 0 Goryu Backcountry Jan 28th http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/goryu-backcountry-jan-28th-3/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/goryu-backcountry-jan-28th-3/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:56:22 +0000 Matt http://blog.morinolodge.com/?p=119 North faces still have perfect power conditions from top to bottom as we found out today behind Goryu.

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/02/goryu-backcountry-jan-28th-3/feed/ 0 Kickin It at Tsugaike, Hakuba http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/kickin-it-at-tsugaike-hakuba/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/kickin-it-at-tsugaike-hakuba/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:06:18 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1050 Whether it’s a life-sized hamster, Godzilla, or a Human Football,  everyday is a costume party on the Japanese slopes.  5 star entertainment!

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/kickin-it-at-tsugaike-hakuba/feed/ 0 Australia Day Delivers Perfect Powder Conditions http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/australia-day-delivers-perfect-powder-conditions/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/australia-day-delivers-perfect-powder-conditions/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:07:31 +0000 Jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=1029

Yet Another perfect day in Hakuba.  Crisp clear skys and fresh silky lines all day.  What bliss!!!

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/australia-day-delivers-perfect-powder-conditions/feed/ 0 Another SICK day in Hakuba http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/another-sick-day-in-hakuba/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/another-sick-day-in-hakuba/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:30:50 +0000 Matt http://blog.morinolodge.com/?p=72 Well…I’m happy to report that the powder is still cranking in Hakuba. Another foot or so of fresh to fill in the tracks from the day before and some great visibility in the trees. Dropped some lines with Suzi who snapped away with her new toy – a telephoto lens.

powder spray

]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/another-sick-day-in-hakuba/feed/ 0 Our accommodation is buried in snow! http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/our-accommodation-is-buried-in-snow/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2010/01/our-accommodation-is-buried-in-snow/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:06:37 +0000 Daish http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=970 Wow! we just had the biggest snowfall Hakuba has seen in the past 4 years.

We had 5 metres in two weeks and a lot more to come

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