Morino Lodge http://www.morinolodge.com Accommodation In Hakuba Japan | Lodges & Chalets | Skiing & Snowboarding Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:58:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Snow is Falling & so is the Yen! http://www.morinolodge.com/2013/02/the-snow-is-falling-so-is-the-yen-2/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2013/02/the-snow-is-falling-so-is-the-yen-2/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:26:34 +0000 craig http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3731 Over 2 Months of Great Snow to Go! The Hakuba 2013 season is in full swing & as usual, we`ve had a fantastic Dec/Jan with powder a plenty & the odd bluebird day as well. We`d like to give a big thanks to all our wonderful guests for helping make this season the best yet... Read more »

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2013/02/the-snow-is-falling-so-is-the-yen-2/feed/ 0 Further in Hakuba http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/11/further-in-hakuba/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/11/further-in-hakuba/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:49:23 +0000 craig http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3243 Last night was the Hakuba Premier of the second installment in Big Mountain Legend, Jeremy Jones` snowboard movie trilogy, Deeper, Further, Higher....and i gotta say, it was some inspiring stuff.

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/11/further-in-hakuba/feed/ 0 Yari Central gully Spring tour http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/05/yari-central-gully-spring-tour/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/05/yari-central-gully-spring-tour/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 08:52:18 +0000 matt http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3172 There's still plenty of snow left on the high peaks though and we planned a mid May expedition to take advantage of the spring snow pack.

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/05/yari-central-gully-spring-tour/feed/ 1 late Feb/early March = primetime in the Hakuba Backcountry. part 2 http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/03/late-febearly-march-primetime-in-the-hakuba-backcountry-part-2/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/03/late-febearly-march-primetime-in-the-hakuba-backcountry-part-2/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:16 +0000 craig http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3159 Here are a few more random pics from the back-country last week.

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/03/late-febearly-march-primetime-in-the-hakuba-backcountry-part-2/feed/ 0 late Feb/early March = primetime in the Hakuba Backcountry. part 1 http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/03/late-febearly-march-primetime-in-the-hakuba-backcountry-part-1/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/03/late-febearly-march-primetime-in-the-hakuba-backcountry-part-1/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:06:36 +0000 craig http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3125 The past week has been heavy on the hikes……lots of clear skies & limited snowfall have made it perfect for long leisurely hikes to any of Hakuba`s endless bc lines. Here are a few pics from my fancy new phone.  

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/03/late-febearly-march-primetime-in-the-hakuba-backcountry-part-1/feed/ 0 The Wonders in Your Own Back Yard: A Stroll amongst the Woods at Morino http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/02/the-wonders-in-your-own-back-yard-a-stroll-amongst-the-woods-at-morino/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/02/the-wonders-in-your-own-back-yard-a-stroll-amongst-the-woods-at-morino/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:50:09 +0000 jen http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3075 A glorious and sunny afternoon was the perfect opportunity to explore the "Mori" (woods) surrounding Morino Lodge.

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/02/the-wonders-in-your-own-back-yard-a-stroll-amongst-the-woods-at-morino/feed/ 0 Deep Epic blower but dangerous out there http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/deep-epic-blower-but-dangerous-out-there/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/deep-epic-blower-but-dangerous-out-there/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:40:38 +0000 matt http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3069 Deep epic blower powder today but stick to well treed areas and/or ridge lines. The faceted melt crust is still there and still weak, now under over a metre of storm snow. Today a huge class 5 slide on the south side of Goryu buried a Japanese skier who sadly didn’t make it. The instability... Read more »

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/deep-epic-blower-but-dangerous-out-there/feed/ 0 Would you like slab on your crust sir? Jan 25th & 26th http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/would-you-like-slab-on-your-crust-sir-jan-25th-26th/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/would-you-like-slab-on-your-crust-sir-jan-25th-26th/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:16:27 +0000 matt http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3061 Back to bottomless blower powder again after a 4 day mild spell. Hit Cortina yesterday after 70cm of snow (they just had another 70cm last night too!) Today was another secret spot this end of the valley. The new storm snow isn’t sitting well on the frozen and possibly faceted wet crust from the mild... Read more »

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/would-you-like-slab-on-your-crust-sir-jan-25th-26th/feed/ 0 A window in the weather – 17th,18th,19th http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/a-window-in-the-weather-17th18th19th/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/a-window-in-the-weather-17th18th19th/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:01:20 +0000 matt http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3052 The consistent falls of last week were replaced by settled sunny conditions and it was time to hit the backcountry. North faces have been well below zero since mid December and the snow-pack albeit shallower than normal seasons was in very stable bomber shape. First day we hit the Goryu backcountry.        ... Read more »

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]]> http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/a-window-in-the-weather-17th18th19th/feed/ 0 Tired legs rejoicing http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/tired-legs-rejoicing/ http://www.morinolodge.com/2012/01/tired-legs-rejoicing/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:16:47 +0000 matt http://www.morinolodge.com/?p=3047 After the stunner yesterday at Cortina with yet another 40cm overnight followed by yet another bluebird, tired legs were unwilling to move much today but finally mustered enough energy to head out and find it was…quite good. Temperatures have gotten a bit milder since yesterday with the top lift measuring -6C so the 20cm or... Read more »

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