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over 3m of snow in 4 days...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:40:00 GMT

Late January brought 4 days of continuous snowfall. 3 meters of neck-deep Powder blanketed the Myoko area. It was a meter pow day everyday!

The past week hit the sidecountry to some 6 resort areas and has it all to ourselves.If you want deep powder Myoko is the place to be right now...the place just keeps on Myokoing!

Big snow storms this week leaving Pow everywhere...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:32:00 GMT

Over a meter of Pow fell this week in snowstorms. No crowds and fresh lines were accessed until late in the day off multiple resort areas. Myoko is deep right now.

Jetstar Japan Flight Sale

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:01:00 GMT

Now you have no excuse to come and enjoy the deep Powder in Japan!

Jetstar have a sale on at the moment with flights out of Australia starting at 199 one way. Make the most of the great season we are having here in Myoko and get over here!

http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/special-offers

Powder Recon Japan Team

Deep Powder, massive base is the beginning for 2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:59:00 GMT

While some parts of the globe are struggling for decent snow cover, Japan is fortunately having a great start to the season. Powder Recon has recorded a base in the Myoko Kogen area that is 3m deep (10ft).

The heart of Japan has lived up to it's reputation as having some of the highest snowfalls around. 50-60cm hasn't been uncommon overnight the past few weeks. Powder days galore!

The Powder Recon Japan team has been exploiting some of the best terrain accessed off multiple resort areas for their guests. Trees, steeper drops, bowls, small or large hikes, groomers, mellow powder runs, neck-deep powder, parks or whatever you are looking for...it is all there for you too. Just drop us an inquiry and we will set something up in your budget for you ASAP!

Oh yeah, and keep an eye out for our March Shred Sale!

Powder Recon Japan Team

March Shred Sale!!

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:48:00 GMT

March is a great time to be in Japan. Come with Powder Recon in March and get more blue skies and plenty of Powder!!

And the season begins...

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:11:00 GMT

Follow us for the 2011/2012 season. This year we will be finding the "best" snow on offer in the Myoko area and at places "somewhere" in Japan...

Seriously, Japan is really starting to open up to the foreign ski market, so we want to stick to our roots and keep it fresh, neck-deep, with no crowds and a traditional feel. So keep in touch with us to explore Japan with local knowledge.

As usual we are based in Myoko for the season. With the freeze level now well below the town, we expect the snow base to build rapidly, keeping its light fluffy top from new fresh falls almost daily. Remember, Myoko has some of the highest snowfalls in Japan and is know for some of the best pillow and tree lines!

Below, check out the early falls dusting the streets of Myoko Kogen, Japan. Oh yeah, in the first image thats a good izakaya (居酒屋) on the corner there...check it out.

Powder Recon Japan Team

Traditional Ryokan Ski Experience

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:10:00 GMT

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Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:04:00 GMT

Avalanche Training

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:59:00 GMT

Avalanche Skills Training

After a great start to the Australian ski season, with good snowfalls in June and July, it has been a story of warm weather and rain ever since. Despite this, the Powder Recon team has been busy working towards the next Japanese season with some days in the Aussie mountains.

Bryce, Dave and James just arrived back from a weekend's avalanche training in Perisher, NSW. Saturday was spent in the classroom, while Sunday was all about beacon shovel and probe practice (with a few opportunities to ride some lines as well). Conditions for the course were very warm, and as the base melts away our attention is now turning towards the Northern Hemisphere winter.

The skills will come in handy when seeking out fresh lines in the heart of Japan this coming season. While the warm and sunny weather was nice we could not help think of the Myoko Powder.

New Accommodation Options

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:56:00 GMT

NEW ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Everyone wants something different out of a ski holiday, and that's why we are always looking to add new and varied options for your stay. We still offer our old favourites like Seventh Door and Korakuso, but we are also proud to add a few classic ryokan choices for next season.

Gen Ryokan: A real Japanese experience, Gen is a luxury ryokan located in a quiet snow-filled birch forest. It is in a secluded location approximately 5 minutes walk from the lifts at the Ikenotaira ski area, and is a real step up in quality from the other hotels in the area. The rooms are very stylish, and many of them offer private balcony onsens. What could be better than soaking in your very own onsen after a tough day on the slopes? Gen also has a high class restaurant offering traditional multi course Japanese food.

As it is located some distance from the Akakura village, Gen is the perfect option for those after a private getaway with a taste of traditional Japanese luxury. For more information or photos, click through to our Gen webpage link.

Okayama Ryokan: Okayama is a traditional Japanese option, and has been owned and run by the Okayama family for over 50 years. The rooms are traditional and spacious, and this is a very popular option with Japanese guests visiting the area. The hotel also serves some of the best Japanese food in Myoko, with wonderful meals prepared by the in-house chef.

The rooms do not offer ensuite facilities and showering is the onsen, as is typical for traditional Japanese guesthouses. We love Okayama, and think it will suit people who want to have the full cultural experience. The owners are incredibly friendly, and always make the effort to welcome you after a day of skiing. All the photos and details are on our Okayama webpage.

New resort areas for 2012...

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:18:00 GMT

New resorts for 2012

People are always surprised to hear that there are so many great options within a short driving distance of Myoko. The reason you often don't hear about them is that private transport is the only way to get there, and we are the only operator in town running guided trips with our own vehicles. We already choose from Akakura, Suginohara, Seki Onsen, Ikenotaira and Madarao-Tangram depending on conditions, but we have now added two more choices.

Togakushi: The first of these is Togakushi, a medium sized resort around 40 minutes drive from Myoko. If you thought Madarao-Tangram was uncrowded, wait till you check this out. There are some surprisingly challenging runs, some great off-piste and in tree options, as well as an awesome park. Chances are you will be riding untracked pow all day when we head to Togakushi. Click on this link to our webpage for all the details. You can find photos, more information and a trail map.

Ryuo Ski Park is the other new addition, and this is a place with a real backcountry feel. When it snows this is the place to be: awesome open trees and plenty of steeper terrain, this is now one of our favourite resorts. It's a little further away than Togakushi, but when the snow is on it is definitely worth the drive. More details are on our web page here.

AnntisWorld.com

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:14:00 GMT

Antti's world in Japan on Vimeo....

Some Japan randomness

Kiroro Powder

Fukushima

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:13:00 GMT

UPDATE ON FUKUSHIMA

As you know, the Bandai region in Fukushima is one of our favourite destinations. Unfortunately the earthquake and its aftermath mean that there is uncertainty regarding the safety of visiting this area. For this reason our plans to tour Fukushima in season 2012 are currently on hold. We remain dedicated to visiting the area in the future, and will be heading there in September to reassess. Powder Recon will continue volunteering in the worst affected area when the majority of ground staff arrive in later in the year.

The best source of travel advice is the governments Smart Traveller website -

www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/japan

The good news is that Myoko and the majority of other areas in Japan remain safe to visit, and the situation in these areas has largely returned to normal.

Powder Recon Japan Team

Another successful tour

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:35:00 GMT

Thanks to all who came on the Jan to Feb tour from Myoko to Fukushima and Zao. The snow was deep and the people made for great times on and off the hill.

The Powder Recon crew are now based in Myoko Kogen making sure clients are in the best resort locations taking advantage of the snow conditions.

Pro ski crew finds neck-deep pow!

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:13:00 GMT

Deep powder days, drops and good times in Myoko. Check out K2's Adam Ü's blog...

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