Are you a keen skier? For many people, there is nothing better than being on the piste and feeling the wind rush past you as you head down the slopes at speed. The thrill is what brings many people back to the slopes year after year, especially for those that prefer the more extreme elements …
A family skiing holiday is a great idea for a lot of reasons. But, for it to be the fun you hope it will be, choosing the right ski resort is very crucial and your experience depends on it. There is no shortage of skiing resorts but being able to pick the best one in …
For a family looking to spend the Christmas season outdoors, the powdery slopes of Madarao offer the perfect destination. Snow has been synonymous with Christmas for many years, and you can decide to take the fun a notch higher with skiing. Madarao offers the perfect skiing destination during the Christmas season for many reasons. It …
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Small crowds, a ‘local’ feel, a variety of friendly lodges, lift tickets and food priced the way it should be and tonnes of snow, translates into epic powder days centred around a true Japanese cultural experience that visitors crave – all without those regretful stares from lift-queue’s, back up to quickly-disappearing fresh tracks. Standing 1,382 …
With winter approaching, you’re probably excited to hit the slopes with your family. Make this year’s skiing trip a memorable one by sharing your love of the snow with your kids. Many kids start learning how to ski at 4 years old. If you think your little one is ready to learn how to ski, …
Nothing ruins a day on the slopes like getting too cold. It’s already cold during ski season. Pair the cold temperatures with freezing wind hitting your face when you’re going downhill and then sitting on a frozen lift, and you’re likely to freeze if you’re not prepared. With the right equipment and gear, you can …
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This upcoming ski season in Japan (mid Dec 2017 – end March 2018) is expected to be one of the best seasons with high snowfall – thanks to La Niña. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to plan a skiing trip to Japan, this is it. What is La Niña? You might be …
On October 24th Active Life Japan completed the purchase of Hillside Madarao. This is the 3rd property purchased in the Madarao Ski Resort by Active Life since August 2017 and is a sign of our confidence in Madarao’s growing popularity for its deep powder (Madapow) and thrilling tree runs. We also favour Madarao because it’s …
What does December to April mean to you? For some it’s winter festivals; cuddling up in front of a log fire and long snowy walks in the countryside. For others though, it means only one thing: skiing. Yes, it’s time to get out the winter resort brochures and get that hotel booked! But isn’t there …
Every year more and more people are joining the slopes as winter travel gets less expensive and tourists get more adventurous, some travelling around the world to find the very best powder. Added to the growing numbers of skiers, the snowboarding community has expanded rapidly and now shares the same slopes with more traditional users. …
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