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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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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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Our logo turned green this month as a sign of our commitment and absolute resolve to make a difference in the fight against global pollution and climate change. Here is the first of our articles aimed at raising awareness. In late 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released it's latest findings. It was …
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Aldi’s range of low-cost snow gear will again hit our Aussie stores on the 18 May. Yep, that’s the same day as our Federal election. So time to grab bargain, possibly get in a fist-fight and celebrate our democracy with a sausage sizzle at you nearest election booth (what could be more Australian than that?). …
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If taking your kids to the snow for the first time this year, memorise this simple formula: warm kids = happy kids = happy parents. For Australians, a visit to the snow for the first time can be daunting at the best, terrifying on average. Throw in a rugrat or two, and the concept for …
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Bogan, n. An unfashionable, uncouth, or unsophisticated person, esp. regarded as being of low social status (Oxford English Dictionary). Ok, so maybe 'bogan' is a bit strong. But with increasing levels of ill-feeling toward Australians abroad, and a noticeable increase in the Aussie 'bogan' element in some of the Japanese ski fields, we thought we'd …
Skiers and snowboarders at Thredbo Alpine Resort were greeted with fun powder turns this morning, with every run delivering smiles for miles and great coverage across the entire mountain. The Powder Bowl and Bushranger were the pick of the morning, offering deep turns and lots of fun natural features to play with. The fresh flakes …
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