New Gondola Next Season Nozawa New Gondola Full Steam ahead in Nozawa The resort is progressing nicely with the construction of the new Gondola set to open this coming Ski season in December in Nozawa. Amazing to see that solid old building being torn down to make way for the shiny new one. The current Gondola station was built exactly 30 years ago in 1990 during the Japanese Bubble era. I was working in Ski Patrol then and that top floor with the big hole in it was our office. The resort was 3 times busier than it is now, just with local Japanese skiers. It was an amazing time, the slopes were packed and the village bubbling. We were […]
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Work Nozawa Onsen Ski Japan
Work Nozawa Onsen Ski Japan Work the Ski Season in Nozawa Onsen Japan – スタッフ募集 Nozawa Onsen is a pretty amazing village to visit just for a week Ski Holiday. Imagine spending the whole season here working side by side a great team. Improve your skills on the amazing powder snow, your knowledge of the Japanese language and culture and help others have a most memorable holiday. Jobs in Nozawa Onsen Japan It is still a little unclear as to what kind of a season we will be in for next year in Nozawa. But rest assured the Ski Resort and Village will be open and operational. The vast majority of visitors to Nozawa are still Japanese so there will […]
Ski for life Nozawa Japan
Ski for life Nozawa Japan 82 Still Out There The word “Legend” seems to get thrown about a bit too easy these days. I often hear young crew calling their mates legends if they make a jump or shout a round of beers at the bar. But what really is a legend? The dictionary defines a Legend as 1 ; an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field. Or 2 : a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated. I kind of like to think it is a bit of a combination of the two and that you also have to be of a certain age to really claim the living legend status. Meet […]
Nozawa Onsen Medical Help
Nozawa Onsen Medical Help Spending your ski holiday in a hospital is definitely not on the list for anyone visiting Nozawa Onsen. Accidents are relatively rare but they do happen. Skiing and Snowboarding are amazing and part of the buzz is the speed and exhilaration, exploring and having fun with friends. You can occasionally however make a wrong turn and suddenly find yourself with an injury. The good news is Nozawa is ready for you. Nozawa Onsen is one of the longest running ski resorts in all of Japan clocking up over 100 years recently so they are well versed in taking care of injured skiers and boarders on the slopes. In the peak bubble times of the early 90’s […]
Simpler Times Ride Japan
https://vimeo.com/89229505 Simpler Times Ride Japan A Day Off by local boys Wood House Studio. Arigatou Gozaimasu A look back to life before the dreaded “Rona” things seemed simpler, or were they. Maybe all of this has given us and the world a chance to take a breathe to reassess and appreciate and enjoy the simple things in life. Waxing a board, taking a turn, spending time with friends in the beautiful nature. We look forward to sharing those times again with you all.
Last Snow Next Snow Nozawa Japan
Last Snow Next Snow Nozawa Japan Last of the snow up top in Nozawa Definitely warming up in Nozawa and Summer is just a few days away. We have even seen some 30 degree days down in the village. As always it has stayed cooler up top but the last of the snow is now melting and making its way to the mountain streams. A few guys headed up for no doubt the last turns in Nozawa this year can check out the video here. The good news is only 6 months until the next winter snow arrives! There has also been talk that international travel will return by the end of the year. Maybe even earlier between Japan […]
Japan Pays Tourists Way
Japan Pays Tourists Way The International Travel picture is still unclear however many countries around the globe are beginning to emerge from the Corona Pandemic and keen to get economies back on track. Japan has done an amazing job at attracting tourists to its shores over the past decade. When first arriving in Japan 30 years ago I was still seen as a novelty. There were not many foreign guests at all visiting Japan. Now Japan is one of the top destinations on peoples travel lists for skiing or just to experience this amazing country and all it has to offer. Japan Pays Tourists Way The Japanese economy has become very reliant on Tourism as an Industry. Like many countries […]
Making Tracks Nozawa Japan
Making Tracks Nozawa Japan – Feb 2019 Track – a continuous line, series of marks, left by person, animal or thing passing along… Birds eye view of Nozawa Holidays Ski Instructor Daniel from Austria carving a nice line through the famous Nozawa Powder. People often ask when is the best time to visit Nozawa to make the most of the snow conditions. The Answer really depends on what you are looking for. Here is a summary of month by month over the Ski season in Nozawa and some information on what to expect each month. Snow Condition Nozawa Making Tracks Nozawa Japan When is the best time for Making Tracks in Nozawa? December – The season kicks off and the […]
Book Ski Japan Free Cancellation
Book Ski Japan Free Cancellation New Gondola Construction a Birds Eye View An interesting view of all the work going on in Nozawa at the moment to get the new Gondola up and running for next season. With usual Japanese efficiency they are wasting no time and things are looking good. The route had already been cleared last summer and some of the pylons had gone in now the whole rig is gong on up the line. Will keep you posted on updates over the summer, it is going to be a great short 8 minute ride to the top and we really hope you can join us some time next season with some talk of borders opening up early […]
Resorts reopen Nagano Japan
Resorts to reopen Japan – Back on the slopes in Nagano The State of Emergency has been lifted in Nagano and many other prefectures around Japan. Just baby steps but it means Nagano Ski Resorts including Nozawa are able to open for Summer activities like Mountain Biking and Hiking. Will be good to get back in the mountains for some fresh mountain air. Nearby Yokoteyama Ski Resort in Shigakogen has opened back up for skiing! Just 1 hour from Nozawa it is the highest resort in Japan the top sitting at just over 2300m above Sea Level, means there is still a bit of snow to enjoy on the runs. This shot from yesterday, some beautiful views. Nozawa Onsen Ski […]