When skiing in Japan is a dream winter holiday everyone shares, one of the main reasons that everyone keeps coming back is the holy deep, lightweight, and super dry powder that is so much fun to ride, and of course, As we already know, the famous après ski atmosphere and soaking it all in at …
2021-2022 has been a winter like no other. Our Madarao properties, Hakken by Active Life and Active Life Madarao still feel like home and are warm and cozy after being FebruBURIED. And thanks to Tracey the tractor, who is still keeping up the snow fight from December till now. She has never been this busy …
When people think about Japan they think of waist-deep powder and Niseko, but if you are a beginner there are a load of reasons why PalCall Tsumagoi Mountain Resort is worth considering as an alternative. (It’s less aggressive and more balanced why of phrasing it.) At Niseko or the other big Ski Area: It’s freezing, …
We are pleased to announce that Active Life has entered into an agreement to purchase Palcall Tsumagoi Ski Resort and Hotel. Active Life will take over the resort operations from the 2019-2020 season. PalCall is an amazing resort, it is the largest resort in the Karuizawa area with a maximum elevation of 2100M and 750M …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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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Before you hit the slopes, you might want to know a few basic things that are expected of you. Well, some are just obvious unspoken rules, but this doesn’t mean that people do not break them from time to time. Here at Madarao Ski Resort we don’t want you to look awkward and attract some …