When the days get longer and the weather warmer, the time has come. Most people would be dusting off their lawn chairs and pulling out the summer wardrobe. They’re already dreaming of fresh cut grass, terrace-hopping and skinny dipping. While the summer worshippers come out of their winter induced stupors, skiers and riders ask themselves: […]
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Gobble, Gobble, Schuss! – Skiing Thanksgiving Weekend
I’ll let you in on a big secret: Thanksgiving weekend may be one of the more affordable times to ski all winter! November is considered shoulder season at most resorts, meaning there are many offers to be had not only for lift and lesson packages, but also for accommodation. Want to get away from the […]
Nudity and Nostalgic Classic Rock: Valhalla, a Ski Movie
When I stepped into the community centre in Niseko-cho last week, I knew right away I was surrounded by fellow snow lovers. All clad in plaid shirts, down vests and beanies, there was no mistaking that we were all cut from the same cloth. The anticipation of the movie to come and the proximity of […]