What Makes Okutadami So Unique Okutadami Maruyama Ski Resort is one of the most unique options for spring skiing in Japan, and it really stands out for one simple reason. Just as many ski resorts in Japan prepare to close, Okutadami is only just opening. From...
The weekend is drawing closer and there seem to be plenty of people planning to hit the slopes of Yuzawa in the near future. We are getting lots of emails about current conditions, so we thought an update before the weekend would be helpful. Main...
The season is officially underway here in Snow Country. Kagura opened on schedule with a nice layer of natural snow. Things have been a bit milder since opening day but there was another sprinkling of fresh snow overnight. For those looking to get some early turns...
One of the common questions we get at this time of year is what will the snow be like on a certain date. Unfortunately there is no way of knowing, but we can tell you where we get our information, and you can head down...
From the emails we are answering at the moment, it seems that a good number of people who have holidays in early December, are heading to Japan, and would like to have a quick ski trip, or a chance to experience the snow. So what are...
We're still waiting for our first really big snowfall of the season here in Yuzawa. We have a few options for skiing with GALA, Kagura, Tashiro, Naeba and Okutadami all open in some form or another. We had a bit of snow up high yesterday...
A bit of snow this week but not quite enough to get everywhere open. A few resort opening postponements, even with a light dusting forecast for tonight. Nevertheless there are options for those who want to get out for a slide this weekend.Kagura is open....
It is still early season and it is a slower start to the snow than usual, but we are skiing already. Kagura is open with its snow mat and the main slope under the quad lift at the top, with a mix of machine-made snow and a...