Japans best tree runs. Tsugaike DBD Tsugapow tree zone is high on the list.

This week in Hakuba we had over 1;5 meters of snowfall. Some of the lifts were unable to open due to them being snowed under along with there being an extreme avalanche risk. There is always options though and we certainly found some good ones. We had 2 days of riding the Tsugaike tree zone. There is a armband that you need to obtain which you can easily get from Jackies Kitchen which is located just under the gondola top station. It takes about 5 minutes if you have watched the safety video. I will put a link to that below. They will warn you of the hazards that you may encounter. I would suggest to not take children into the area. Take a wrong turn and you can end up hiking out in waist deep snow for 30 minutes. Avalanche risk, thermal pockets, creeks, gilde cracks and cornices are mixed in throughout the trees and are unmarked so be aware. I show myself getting into a predicament above a cliff face. A small hike to the side allowed me a safer drop. I stomped the landing however I was still 2 meters from the cat track so I decided to throw myself closer to make it an easier exit. I hope you enjoyed that entertainment :)
We also had an amazing day at Cortina where the sun poked out for a time. Just an epic week all round.
We also saw little AJ2 tearing down the run at Happo. Doing great for a first grader but what would you expect from the locals.
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Kanpai
TJ


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Hakuba bar - https://www.whitehorse-hakuba.com/

This weeks drink of choice was a Midori Green Demon. Sweet just like me. I don't mind the occaisional sweet cocktail.

Resorts visited
Tsugaike - https://www.tsugaike.gr.jp/
Happo One - https://www.happo-one.jp/en/
Cortina - https://www.hgp.co.jp/cortina/ski/

Watch this youtube video before applying for the dbd tree pass.
   • TSUGAPOW DBD Orientation Video