This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Is it cheaper to ski in Japan than Australia? What is the breakdown of the costs of skiing in Japan vs Australia? After a couple of disappointing Australian ski seasons, we are going to […]
Author Archives: Malcolm
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Sep
Sep
The Lysterfield MTB Park is one of the better places to mountain bike in Melbourne. A solid collection of trails for all riders, proper signage & mapping and a balance of technical & flow features. In the car, the trails are located about 45min South East of central Melbourne. They are easily accessible with excellent […]
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Sep
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The Plenty Gorge MTB trails are almost a hidden gem in Melbourne’s north. With a network of trails crisscrossing the park, and limited signage, it is easy to get lost, or an opportunity to explore! The trails have been built here for many years, and definitely have the hand cut, grassroots vibe about them. In […]
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Aug
Jutting out amongst the flat plains, on your way to Geelong, is the You Yangs MTB Park. One of the original locations to ride, near Melbourne. Whilst trails have been here for many years, during the mid 2000’s, it was one of a small handful in of trail networks to recieve funding and support. As […]
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With accolades such as world’s most liveable city to the world’s coolest street, Melbourne has seemingly got it going on. But what about the mountain bike trails in Melbourne? While it doesn’t have a significant network of trails (eg. over 100Km) yet, there are still plenty of options for locals and visitors to ride in […]
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Aug
Aug
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. Hakuba is a massive place with ten ski resorts in the valley. Choosing where to stay and picking the right hotels in Hakuba to enhance your visit, is key for a hassle free trip. […]
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Aug
Aug
Hot thermal water soaking achy sore muscles. After pushing it on the impressive runs in the Hakuba Valley, there is a must do, unique and very Japanese après-ski experience – visiting an Onsen in Hakuba. There are a number of different onsens in Hakuba, from high-end spa style, hotel based or even the public foot onsen […]
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Believe the hype! Japan is next level when it comes to skiing & snowboarding destinations and the Hakuba Valley delivers on all fronts. 36ft (11m) of snow per season, powder for days and a cultural experience unlike any resort you have likely been. With the valley made up of 10 ski resorts in Hakuba, it […]
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Jul
Taking the bullet train from Tokyo to Hakuba is one of the iconic Japanese experiences, however you will need to change at Nagano to take the final trip, via bus. It is all very straight forward and relatively easy to sort through the details. Lets go through the details. Why Hakuba What makes Hakuba so […]
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Arriving in Tokyo and getting to the Hakuba Valley for the first time can be a little daunting, luckily there are number of options to get you to Hakuba. From Haneda Airport to Hakuba, the quickest option is: From Narita Airport to Hakuba, the quickest option is: Please note there are also other methods, such […]