Tag: Ski

  • Family Ride Day

    Family Ride Day

    We have been getting some amazing snowfall here in Norikura Kogen and we have all been feeling a bit of cabin fever from being inside so much. Today was the first time we saw some blue sky in a while and we (all except Ezekiel who had XC ski practice) took advantage of it and…

  • Opening day at Mt. Norikura

    Opening day at Mt. Norikura

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    Today was the opening day at Mt. Norikura Snow Resort and I got out with a few of the kids. We had some rain this week and lost a bit of snow before opening day and that meant only one lift opened today. Blue skies and big smiles. I’m looking forward to more time on…

  • Fresh Powder at Hoonoki Daira Ski Area

    Fresh Powder at Hoonoki Daira Ski Area

    There are multiple ski areas on or near Mount Norikura. There is Mt. Norikura Snow Resort on the Matsumoto side and there are Hirayu Onsen Ski Area and Hoonoki Daira Ski Area on the Takayama side. Today I went to Hoonoki Daira and took some powder runs with some friends from Gifu Takayama. Here are…