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Lets face it, 2020 was a year to forget. But if memory serves correct, the first couple of months were pretty good! Rewind to January 2020. A time when Snowriders Australia subscribers joined Glenn and Hamish for a hosted trip discovering the Nagano/Niigata area based in Madarao. For those that don't know, Madarao (pronounced "Mada-raall") …
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European snow goggle manufacturer, Acme goggles, today launched its latest product: Smart Goggle 2.0. The new goggle, which incorporates state-of-the art technology promises to do extraordinary things. "These goggles promise to revolutionise the way we ski and board", said Entrepreneur and Acme CEO, Ima Futurist. "Using stealth bomber technology, we've built in a new head-up-display …
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Australian resorts have today switched on their snow guns in a desperate last-ditch effort to save themselves from a huge wild-fire, which has been burning out of control for days. The snowguns, which traditionally fall silent in late winter, are being cranked up across the resorts of Perisher and Thredbo in southern New South Wales, …
Active Life Japan, an Australian /New Zealand managed business, has entered into an agreement to purchase Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort, in the Karuizawa area, Japan. Active Life announced that they are proud to add Palcall to their growing list of properties, which includes three major hotels in the nearby resort of Madarao. Palcall is located …
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If you're traveling to Japan's main island this Christmas, get your snow dancing shoes on and start busting out your best moves! That's the message from snow-industry managers all over Honshu, who are presently sweating on the snow Gods to deliver a season starting dump! A quick review of the long term snow-fall statistics, compiled …
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If you've never skied or snowboarded in Japan, then you are doing yourself a serious dis-service. With some of the most consistent and best snow conditions in the world, Japan is a veritable mecca for the full range of sliders, from beginners to snow-addicted powder hounds. However, Japan is not Perisher in Australia, nor is …
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Prologue Yes, we know its not April fools day, and yes, it probably is a bit close to home for many, but seriously, do you think such a day may come? When powerful, yet affordable drones, will whisk us to the top of the mountain? Although clearly satirical, the article below touches on some of …
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International travel for the uninitiated can be a bit scary at the best of times. Throw in a couple of connecting flights, some trains and a bus, and it is enough to send even the most seasoned traveler catatonic! However, fear not: travel in Japan is easy. Signposts are in English, the Japanese staff are …
Continue reading "How to get from Tokyo to Nagano (and Iiyama): a beginners guide"
While travel insurances are relatively straightforward for those wishing to ride exclusively on-piste (i.e. the groomers), it can be a veritable minefield for those wishing to ride the backcountry, or even off-piste with resort boundaries (yep, you heard it - EVEN within resort boundaries). So when buying insurance, it pays to read the Product Disclosure …
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What has saving bogong moths got to do with saving mountain pygmy possums? We're glad you asked. Many years ago, I was lucky enough to spend time with Dean Heinz, who at the time was a PhD candidate at La Trobe University. We spend about a week in the scree piles of Hotham and Buller, …
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