First Snowfall for the season at Hakuba, Japan
Tue 13 October 09
So record early start in the USA, and following the earliest recorded snowfall on Mt Fuji back in August, comes the first snowfall of the season at Hakuba. Could this be one epic winter?
The first snowfall in Hakuba in the Japanese Alps, home to the resorts Happo, and Hakuba 47 & Goyru arrived on 8th October.

first snowfall in Hakuba on 8th October 2009
Photo: Ben Gibson
Our friends Snow Season Japan will be keeping us updated throughout the season, and check out their blog as the new season un-wraps www.snowseasonjapan.com/blog
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Happo One, Japan
Freestyle: 40% - Just natural baby
Pistes: 75% - Good but confusing layout
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