• 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.

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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

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.

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

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If your body needs a rest from shredding with the Snow Monsters, you have to go check out the Snow Monkeys!


Snow Monsters.


James and Bobby from the Myoko-Fukushima-Zao tour.

On a pow day, Powder Recon guide Ben leads some clients to fresh lines above the lift line...

Finding deep and untracked powder can be your greatest challenge on a snow holiday, as it doesn’t last long at most resorts. Powder Recon Japan cannot make it snow, but when it does there is lots of it. If you are riding with Powder Recon Japan at a resort don’t expect big waits either. There is nothing worse than waiting in a lift line knowing its all getting shredded to bits up the hill.

 Make Japans famous snow your own powder experience - beginner, intermediate or expert!

Check out the powder smiles on this tour group…

After the crew digging for 30 minutes the bus emerged...

Blue sky and powder can't be beaten. James K. enjoys the tree skiing in this series...