--- title: Blog date: 2026-11-03T16:43:00+09:00 author: Patrick Nesbitt canonical_url: "https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog" section: Indexes --- All Winter Summer Hakuba Lodge News Activities Skiing & Snowboarding Travel Tips Video - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/General/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Morino-Lodge-Hakuba-from-above.jpg) 22 Jan 2018 ## [Morino Lodge Hakuba view from above](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/morino-lodge-hakuba-view-from-above) “Morino” is Japanese for “of the Forest”, hence, we are the “Lodge of the Forest“. Take a look at this drone footage of Morino Lodge Hakuba & surrounding area to see why the name is apt. There`s a… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/11/_480xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/img_3792.jpeg) 3 Jan 2018 ## [Morino Whitecap Backcountry Tours](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/morino-whitecap-backcountry-tours) Morino Lodge has partnered with one of Canada’s premier backcountry skiing operators; Whitecap Alpine to provide a Backcountry experience that`s nothing short of exceptional. Whether you’re new to… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/General/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/669038587-6c38cc6264953ed3251952728089c40b09e91a655c6766f94d772e9d0c7f065a-d_1920x1080.jpg) 30 Nov 2017 ## [Another great staff season edit](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/another-great-staff-season-edit) Thanks to last season Morino lodge staff member Seth Hampson for an excellent Season edit. Alas, Seth has joined the corporate ladder so he can’t make it back again for more of the same this season.… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/11/_700xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Happo-opening-2016-e1481173897895.jpeg) 21 Nov 2017 ## [Hakuba Open for the 17/18 season!](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/hakuba-open-for-the-17-18-season) Something was in the air yesterday and boards were duly waxed and season passes picked up and ready in case the snow gods provided – Which they did! A glorious crisp bluebird morning followed by an… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/07/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/skiing-a-Hakuba-tree1-1-1024x897.jpg) 13 Nov 2017 ## [Pitted in Hakuba](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/pitted-in-hakuba) The coming seasons Morino Staff are gonna have a hard time outdoing the video edits from the 2017 crew. Here, our man Rowen gives us some 80`s retro & of course a lot of Hakuba powder turns on his… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/11/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/IMG_6291-3-1024x768.jpeg) 9 Nov 2017 ## [….walk on a winter`s day.](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/walk-on-a-winters-day) Ok, it ain`t exactly winter yet, but its getting very close. & besides, if it wasn`t for skiing & snowboarding, Autumn would be my favorite season in Hakuba. Crisp air, technicolor mountains, great… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/Morino-Lodge-Myoko/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/20150207_SR_Japan_1_DSC4526.jpg) 24 Oct 2017 ## [Myoko Rising](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/myoko-rising) There`s no doubt that Myoko Kogen is being discovered by powder enthusiasts & by those wanting a heavy dose of small town Japan. This drone footage captured by Morino Lodge Myoko manager & stalwart… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/11/_730xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/terios-Kids-730x354-1.png) 13 Oct 2017 ## [The Terios Kids….working hard for their livin!](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/the-terios-kids-working-hard-for-their-livin) Winter 2017 in Hakuba & Myoko was a very good one indeed…..& we have proof! As, the Morino staff pumped out several excellent edits. In this one, the Terios Kids aka the Morino Pizza boys show us… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/11/_700xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Happo-opening-2016-e1481173897895.jpeg) 8 Dec 2016 ## [Hakuba is open!](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/hakuba-is-open) The long wait for snow is over and with a hefty dump last night, Happo and Tsugaike opened for the 2016/17 winter season! Free Manju cookies were handed out by the Hakuba mascot as the first lifts… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/07/_707xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/1470252_640836969313903_1891186557_n.jpg) 23 Nov 2016 ## [Hakuba MountainLife Magazine issue #5](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/hakuba-mountainlife-magazine-issue-5) Hakuba Backcountry – Hakuba Mountainlife Magazine issue #5 will be on the shelves at all our lodges & chalets. It’s an excellent resource for knowledge and inspiration about backcountry skiing &… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/Morino-Lodge-Myoko/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/618A4598.jpg) 17 Nov 2016 ## [Washington Post on Skiing in Myoko](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/washington-post-on-skiing-in-myoko) “Trumpageddon” is not the only thing making headlines in the Washington Post. Check out this spread on skiing in Myoko & staying at Morino Lodge. Thanks @jbriley66, johnbriley.com The slopes, the… - ![](https://staging.morinolodge.com/uploads/general/legacy/2022/11/_768xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/early-season-tree-action-1024x810-1.jpeg) 28 Oct 2016 ## [Hakuba – Powder, Peaks and Pillows](https://staging.morinolodge.com/blog/hakuba-powder-peaks-and-pillows) Hakuba and the three P’s – Peaks, Pillows and Pow. Travis Rice has summed up in three words, why we couldn’t leave this wonderful valley we call home! Outfootage from Travis rice’s new movie, The…