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16 May 08
This was an eventful and fun 2 day trip. Just myself and the dog. It was good solitude... 
Day 8
After a really good sleep I woke as usual at 5am and snoozed for a 7am breakfast. We then... 
20 May 2011
This week I joined Matsumoto-san (owner of the local mountain store, Rapies), Touji-san... 
18 May 2009
Last week I skied 1000m or more off each of the 3 peaks above Hakuba in one day. The... 
29 August 2011
I went to Australia to teach some AST Level 1 avalanche courses in August for 3... 
26 April 2010
Matsumoto-san called me at 7pm to see if I wanted to join him and his friend the next... 
16 April 08
I at last had a chance to ride Hakuba Yayigatake (2903m). Yari, meaning spear, is a... 
10 April 2009
I just returned from a 5 day solo trip into Hakuba's deeper backcountry. It has... 
Day 5
Another windy night. Woke at 6am and had breakfast at 7am. My borrowed thermarest won't... 
29 Jan 09
Eric and I went for a few days camping in the Sarukura area of Hakuba backcountry and...