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…
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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…
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Hakuba Earthquake Update
As many of you already know, last Saturday night (Nov 22 2014) Northern Nagano prefecture was hit by a pretty serious earthquake & Hakuba was at the center of it. The Japan Meteorological Agency is…
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Get yourself enRoute to Hakuba.
For years i used to go back to Canada & try to explain to my ski friends the amazing experience to be had shredding in the Japan Alps….“It`s like heli-skiing in BC……..but off of lifts….& for 40…
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“Myoko……..it`s kind of a magical place”
The leaves are starting to change color, the night-time air is getting cool…….it must be September. Which means, it`s time to let our daydreams drift from beaches & sun to backcountry lines & deep…
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The Snow is Falling & so is the Yen!
Over 2 Months of Great Snow to Go! The Hakuba 2013 season is in full swing & as usual, we`ve had a fantastic Dec/Jan with powder a plenty & the odd bluebird day as well. We`d like to give a big…
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Big Bear Alert!
Officially bears do exist in Hakuba. In fact, they`re all over Japan. The Japanese black bear (tsukinowaguma), with its white crescent moon collar is traditionally associated with the Shinto…
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Win a Free trip to Hakuba Japan!
If you live in the States & like to ski or snowboard in exotic places with tons of untouched powder……..you have 2 weeks left to register for a chance to win a free trip for 2 to Hakuba Japan!…
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Hakuba & the Tohoku Earthquake
It`s hard to believe that a month has already passed since the the devastating earthquake & Tsunami struck the North East region of Japan. The pictures & videos that swarmed every media outlet on…
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Get your beardo on!
We were fortunate at Morino to have the good people of beardo for an extended stay with us this March………and they were fortunate to get some classic Hakuba conditions (its been a powder-filled…
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Win the Ski Trip of a Lifetime to Hakuba, Japan!
We are proud to announce that Morino Lodge has teamed up with Evo and Just Fares to give away the trip of a lifetime! You’ve seen the footage of the classic Japanese powder tree skiing right out our…
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Roof Top Air Time
Mathieu has a tough job at Morino Lodge: Trying to keep up with all the new snow! Today the flying Frenchman decided to mix work with pleasure…
