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A Pleasant Powder Surprise- March 27th Cortina

Jen — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:52:12 +0000

There hadn’t been much snowfall the last few nights here at the lodge, so I was caught off guard when Keigo and Junko called and reported bottomless powder and blue skies at Cortina. Craig and I didn’t hesitate. We were out the door in a flash, arms full of gear and still chomping down breakfast. Luckily I remembered my camera in the kerfuffle and snapped a few shots of what turned out a most pleasant and powdery surprise!

Just can't pin Craig to the ground on a powder day!

Cherry blossoms have come early this year? Nope. It looks like we'll be playing under a snowy canopy for a while yet! Sake anyone?

K-5 lets it rip!

They don't call her "Flash" for nothin! Go Junko, Go!

Snow on the Pond

Jen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:24:12 +0000

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.

Hakuba Skies deliver a Snowflake Smack-Down

Jen — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:51:24 +0000

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!

Goryu Backcountry Jan 28th

Matt — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:56:22 +0000

North faces still have perfect power conditions from top to bottom as we found out today behind Goryu.

Kickin It at Tsugaike, Hakuba

Jen — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:06:18 +0000

Whether it’s a life-sized hamster, Godzilla, or a Human Football, everyday is a costume party on the Japanese slopes. 5 star entertainment!

Australia Day Delivers Perfect Powder Conditions

Jen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:07:31 +0000

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

Another SICK day in Hakuba

Matt — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:30:50 +0000

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.

Our accommodation is buried in snow!

Daish — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:06:37 +0000

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

Christamas at Morino Lodge

Jen — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:42:28 +0000

David Eyes the Birds

A small smiling Santa

Jen prepares the Baked Apples

We had quite the spread this year!

22 kilos of Roasted Turkey

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Rosemary Stuffing

Cranberry -Orange Relish

Sweet Potato Casserole

Roasted Winter Vegetables

Homemade Bread Rolls and Scones

And for Desert…

A traditional Bouche De Noel

Pumpkin cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

Spiced Baked Apples with

Vanilla Ice Cream

All washed down with wine and holiday spirits!

Saving the best for last... a traditional Bouche De Noel!

Timo gets busy in the Kitchen

It wouldn't be Christmas without Gingerbread Houses!

From carving up the slopes to carving up the Turkey

Colorful Christmas Cookies

A Gorgeous Christmas Dinner!

Enjoying the Meal

Fine Food and Fine Wine

Another SICK day in Hakuba

Matt — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:59:45 +0000