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  • Where To Stay In Tokyo

    Tokyo is big, and trying to figure out where to stay can be difficult. There are many different areas to choose from, whether you’re looking to be in the bustling streets and neon lights, the more traditional areas or fancy mode [...]

  • Top Things To Do In Nagano

    If the weather is bad or you just need a day off, a day trip to Nagano is a great option. As well as the Snow Monkeys and other activities within the ski resorts, there are a heap of other interesting places to visit in Nagano. Na [...]

  • Top 30 Things To Do In Tokyo

    Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world and we definitely recommend spending some time there before or after your ski trip. The possibilities in Tokyo are endless, you could spend a week in Tokyo and still not touch [...]

  • Handy information about Wanaka

    Located in the spectacular Southern Alps of New Zealand, Wanaka is the perfect base to enjoy the best skiing in New Zealand. Three diverse ski areas Cardrona, Treble Cone and Snow Farm all located within a 40-minute drive from the [...]

  • “Love – A Big Mountain Ski Film”. And A Film That Will Put Revelstoke On Your Bucket List

    This beautiful film by Kelowna, BC based filmaker Henry Banfield, a.k.a Hondro, was shot in Revelstoke across the 2019/20 winter season that was cut short due to Coronavirus. Prior to the season ending early in mid-March due to th [...]

  • Iwate Prefecture – One of Japan’s Lesser-Known Regions

    Japan’s ski resorts are incredible, but they’re by no means a secret.For those of us who plan trips based on big grey clouds and expected precipitation, Niseko and Hakuba are most definitely on the radar. A little lesser-known [...]

  • Our Covid-19 Update – Extended Refund Policies

    With the current situation regarding COVID-19, it is not surprisingly taking a massive toll on our business with all travel restricted for the foreseeable future. As a result we have made some changes to our booking policies to gi [...]

  • High Times In Revelstoke – 9.3 Metres This Season and Still Counting

    All eyes are on Revelstoke, and the insane snowfall numbers from this season! March 3rd, 2020. Words and photos Tony Harrington It feels like everyone you talk to in snow circles in North America or Canada has Revelstoke on their [...]

  • How to Onsen – A Beginner’s Guide

    Perfect after a big day on the mountain to sooth achey muscles  or even just to freshen up, soaking in Onsens are one of Japan’s most popular pass times and a must when visiting the land of the rising sun. Hot springs have been [...]

  • Mammoth Mountain Finally Closes for the 2018/19 Season. Only 100 Days Until the Start Of the 2019/20 Season

    Mammoth has lived up to its name with a mammoth season of 260 days, and 18.2 metres of snow! | July 29th, 2019 Mammoth has lived up to its name with a mammoth season finally ending today – July 28 in the US. The season was 260 d [...]

  • Guide To Shizukuishi – One of Japan’s Most Underrated Resorts

      The land of the rising sun, the falling snowflake and the ski resort… if New Zealand has the most helicopters per capita, Japan has to be up there when it comes to ski resorts – with more than 500 liberally scattered ac [...]

  • Handy information about Queenstown

    Queenstown is located in the heart of the Southern Alps providing magnificent mountains for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. There are four ski areas within driving distance, the closest being 20 minutes from town. The envio [...]

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