February 2012

Things to do in Nozawa Onsen if not skiing!

by Mark on February 23, 2012

Base up top: 380 cm                  Temperature; +6 Degrees Base at bottom; 260 cm New Snow: 0 cm                           Weather; Overcast Not a real inspiring day outside. Pretty overcast and we got hit by some rain too. Lots of the gang have headed up and have not seen anyone come back yet so must […]

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Spring like day in Nozawa

by Mark on February 22, 2012

Base up top: 395 cm                  Temperature; +2 Degrees Base at bottom; 270 cm New Snow: 0 cm                           Weather; Sunshine A bit of spring in our step in Nozawa Onsen today, at village level anyway it is a pretty warm one. Up high is still really nice with blue skies and good quality […]

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Quiet day on the slopes in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on February 21, 2012

Base up top: 395 cm                  Temperature; -2 Degrees Base at bottom; 280 cm New Snow: 0 cm The day started off like yesterday with a bit of sun and some scattered cloud. With no wind was a beautiful morning. Around lunchtime some darkish storm clouds have engulfed the resort and even a little bit […]

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Feeling the Sunshine on your face in Nozawa

by Mark on February 20, 2012

Base up top: 410 cm                  Temperature; -9 Degrees Base at bottom; 295 cm New Snow: 0 cm Another sunny winter day in Nozawa Onsen this morning. Pretty spectacular scenery out there and should be able to see all the way to the Japan Sea from the top today. Pretty cold early up top at […]

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Base up top: 430 cm                  Temperature; -6 Degrees Base at bottom; 305 cm New Snow: 10 cm Bam, someone turned on the light here in Nozawa this morning with a beautiful blue bird start to the day. It snowed most of the day yesterday and there is 10cm of fresh recorded since close of […]

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