April 2014

Blue skies and magic views in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on April 16, 2014

Base up top: 280 cm Temp Top; 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 190 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sunny More glorious sunshine on the menu again today in Nozawa. There has been some beautiful days and fun spring conditions. Still 280cm base and top to bottom skiing along the home trail so […]

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Perfect time of the Year for Ski Touring in Japan

by Mark on April 10, 2014

Base up top: 300 cm Temp Top; 3 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 210cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sunny Have had a couple of nice days in Nozawa with plenty of sunshine and fun conditions. As we do most years we went for a ski tour for a few days. This time to […]

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No April Fools in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on April 5, 2014

  Base up top 310cm Temp Top; -8 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 210cm Base at bottom; 110 cm New Snow since close: 30 cm Weather; Snowing! Just like that and boom we have a “ Magic Foot “ on April the 5th! The official figures have not dropped as yet but with about 20cm in […]

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Ski Lessons in Nozawa Onsen

by Mark on April 4, 2014

Base up top: 290 cm Temp Top; 2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 210cm Base at bottom; 110 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Overcast   Bit of a bleak morning in Nozawa with light rain falling in the Village. The forecast is promising snow for the top but the cameras are not showing […]

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Beautiful Spring Skiing in Nozawa

by Mark on April 2, 2014

Base up top: 305 cm Temp Top; 2 Degrees Base at Uenotaira 225cm Base at bottom; 120 cm New Snow since close: 0 cm Weather; Sun Shiny Day no wind Perfect clear blue skies in Nozawa this morning after what was a fairly chilly night. We had a BBQ yesterday afternoon and it was a […]

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