Posts Categorized: Backcountry

Another great staff season edit

Thanks to last season Morino lodge staff member Seth Hampson for an excellent Season edit. Alas, Seth has joined the corporate ladder so he can’t make it back again for more of the same this season. 90% filmed in Hakuba with the rest from early and late season Washington state.

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Hakuba MountainLife Magazine issue #5

Hakuba Backcountry – Hakuba Mountainlife Magazine issue #5 will be on the shelves at all our lodges & chalets. It’s an excellent resource for knowledge and inspiration about backcountry skiing & snowboarding around Hakuba, put together by a group of dedicated mountain travelers. And if you can`t wait to pick up your print copy at Morino, the… Read more »

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Washington Post on Skiing in Myoko

“Trumpageddon” is not the only thing making headlines in the Washington Post.  Check out this spread on skiing in Myoko & staying at Morino Lodge. Thanks @jbriley66, johnbriley.com The slopes, the powder and the prices make Japan a worthy ski trip By John Briley November 10 A lone skier glides through deep powder at Cortina Resort in… Read more »

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Hakuba – Powder, Peaks and Pillows

Hakuba and the three P’s – Peaks, Pillows and Pow. Travis Rice has summed up in three words, why we couldn’t leave this wonderful valley we call home! Outfootage from Travis rice’s new movie, The fourth phase, show’s him having a blast in Hakuba. Flying through powder in the Cortina trees, slaying roadside pillow lines… Read more »

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