Cortina Hakuba, Japan Report: Cuttin’ Tree Lines Report from January 18th – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Facing fickle snow but still want the goods? Then lend an ear to the guys who can get you there. January in Japan continues to be summed up as lethargic, yet caches of white gold still await… Our crew was hungry and on the hunt for clean lines, a […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 21, 2020 0 Comments
Hakuba Goryu, Japan Report: NIGHT SHRED! Report from January 17th – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Great days on the mountains don’t end with sundown at the snow-mecca that is Hakuba Valley, Japan. Two locations from among the troop of resorts to be found in the valley offer after hours ski operations nightly during peak season months. Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort lights the mountain’s lower […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Targhee WY, Conditions Report: Stackin’ Up! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Over 70 INCHES of incredible powder has blanketed the Teton Valley over the last week. Wind action has punctuated the here-today-return-later storm cells. And the bottomline has been widely variable visibility and intense skiing. For a 2020 winter which many lament as a stunted starter, Grand Targhee Resort has packed it on–and in […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
Happo-One, Japan Report: Rising Sun and Snowpack Report from January 15th, 2020 – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley All things come to those who wait–especially snow. Hakuba Valley, and the Nation of Japan at large, has been eagerly awaiting arrival of winter in form to which it is accustomed. And a weather system indeed arrived, just in time for the opening salvo of international ski and […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 16, 2020 0 Comments
The Goods on Post-Ski Options at Grand Targhee, WY Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Great snow on thrilling terrain solidifies Grand Targhee Resort as a must-hit destination in the Tetons, but the resort’s merits span much further than skiing or snowboarding. Home to flaming hearths, killer jam sessions, barstool quarterbacking, wilderness, and more Targhee offers something for everyone—whether on skis or off. Mere footsteps from main chairlift […] Featured Article Paulie | January 16, 2020 0 Comments
Tsugaike Kogen, Japan Report: Waiting On Winter… While In Anime Dress-Up Report from January 14th, 2020 – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Globally renowned as the home of Ja-POW the Land of the Rising Sun has made the best of an atypically snow-less early January. Hakuba Valley, in particular, stands out among tribes of skiers as a far east trip of a lifetime. The valley houses several premier ski or […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 16, 2020 0 Comments
Ears Pricked; UNIT 1 Brings the Noise “You’ve really got to check these guys out,” the mountain marketing manager points excitedly to promotional signage arrayed around the base area. “Unit 1 has taken the helmet to a whole new level.” I read the demo day signs with respectful interest while in truth I’m thinking, I’m the classic skier with a loud beanie, outdated iPod, and earbuds–but that […] Gear Review Paulie | January 13, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Targhee WY, Conditions Report: Spreadin’ It On! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort The Teton Mountains seem to have made a New Year’s resolution to court Ol’ Man Winter more often. Several stretches of rhythmic snowfalls have followed the holiday, adding a healthy layer of crystal-cream powder to the flanks of Fred’s, Mary’s, and Peaked Mountains. Overnight weather systems have brought precip-laden clouds against the mountainsides […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 8, 2020 0 Comments
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