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Simon's Blog - Hakuba (24-Mar-10)

Hakuba, Japan, March 24, 2010 - Simon's Adventures in Hakuba, Japan

 

Happo One

 

We’ve left behind Nozawa and made our way to the valley of Hakuba, which I think has more ski resorts than Roppongi has karaoke bars.  The drive from Nagano tracked beside a really beautiful, bright green river (please no one spoil the image and tell me this is the result of industrial waste), which was quickly contrasted against the big, white mountain ranges that spread out as far as


Simon's Blog - Niseko (22-Mar-10)

Niseko, Japan, March 22, 2010 - Simon's Blog - Japan

 

 Niseko where you go for the snow doncha know.

 

 

Well we’re here so, snow.  Please.

 

 

Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, it’s time to get down to business.  The tryptic of slopes that make up Niseko United have been keeping us amused for a couple of days on old snow
Simon's Blog - Furano (22-Mar-10)

Furano, Japan, March 22, 2010 - Simon's Adventures in Japan Continue

The little things in Japan are so wonderfully fascinating.  When you buy a train ticket and the old man behind the counter calculates the price with an abacus in lieu of a calculator.


Kazuhiro Kokubo & Kelly Clark Win 2010 Burton US Open Halfpipe Titles (22-Mar-10)

Stratton Mountain, VT, March 22, 2010 - Kazuhiro Kokubo (JPN) and Kelly Clark (USA)

Kazuhiro Kokubo (JPN) and Kelly Clark (USA) won today’s US Open halfpipe finals, where thousands of fans enjoyed some of the most progressive riding in halfpipe history. Today’s win marked a historic moment for Kelly Clark, who is now the only woman in US Open history to win four halfpipe titles. Kazu’s win was also a landmark as it was his first time winning a US Open title.


90% Off Skier Parking Returns At Whistler (22-Mar-10)

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada, March 22, 2010 - Over 4,400 free day skier

Over 4,400 free day skier parking spaces will be open as of Saturday, March 27, 2010 as Olympic and Paralympic excitement winds down and plentiful day skier parking is re-introduced in Whistler.


13th Annual Showcase Showdown (22-Mar-10)

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada, March 22, 2010 - Whistler Blackcomb's 13th Annual

Whistler Blackcomb’s 13th annual Showcase Showdown, this year presented by Burton, is set to hit Blackcomb Mountain Saturday, April 3, 2010.  The all-day competition is heading to the terrain park for the first time in its 13-year history, bringing the party to the park.


Last Day Of The Season Will Be Saturday March 20th (22-Mar-10)

Big Bear, USA, March 22, 2010 - It has been a great season

It has been a great season at Ski Big Bear. Spring has arrived at Masthope Mountain and Mother Nature has delivered a good amount of rain last weekend and then some incredible warm spring days throught the past week. She has taken a toll on one of our deepest snow bases we have ever had so this Saturday, March 20th will be our final day of the season.


Mountain High Lets Loose With Late Season Specials (17-Mar-10)

Mountain High, CA, March 17, 2010 - Mountain High

Mountain High is home to not one, but three different resorts offering 16 lifts, 59 trails, and 290 acres of fantastic terrain. Thanks to El Nino, they are celebrating the longest season in years with an unprecedented nine storms and more than 13 feet of natural snow. And there is more to come. The best thing about Mountain High is the drive. Located just 20 minutes off Interstate 15, Southern Californian’s won’t find an easier route to the snow anywhere.


Cypress Mountain Re-Opens With A Foot Of Fresh Snow (16-Mar-10)

Cypress Mountain, Canada, March 16, 2010 - Just as the Paralympic Games begin

Just as the Paralympic Games begin today in Vancouver this weekend, Cypress Mountain, host to freestyle and snowboarding events at the Winter Olympics last month which became infamous for a lack of snow, has re-opened thanks to a foot of fresh snow overnight.


Whistler On Track To Have Third Snowiest Winter On Record (14-Mar-10)

Whistler Blackcomb, March 14, 2010 - Whistler Blackcomb is currently

Whistler Blackcomb is currently experiencing deep winter conditions with the latest system bringing 78 centimetres of snow to the area. This brings the total snowfall count for the season to 12 metres, putting this winter on track to be the third snowiest on record.

“What a great way to have kicked off the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, with a winter wonderland village and snowy mountains for all the Paralympic athletes and visitors to experience,” says Stuart R


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