Howdy from Niseko! Niseko is on the north island of Japan, and it is renowned for its world class skiing. We saved this resort for the end of the trip so that everything would build up to this final location. We are near the end of our two weeks here and the skiing has been incredible. We ski almost every morning before having classes in the afternoon and early evening. After 4 weeks of cloudiness (although I can't complain, it also brought piles of snow), we have been greeted with blue bird skies every morning in Niseko.
The ski mountain, Grand Hirafu, overlooks a massive volcanic mountain called Mt. Yohtei. It's so impressive that it is regularly pictured in advertisements about skiing in Japan. I frequently find myself staring at it in a daydream when I take a break from skiing or am riding up the single chair.
Grand Hirafu has a vast amount of back country skiing, and there is a continual line of people hiking up to the top of the mountain to hit the fresh powder.
The mountain also hosts a number of national and international events throughout the year, and we took in an aerial competition this weekend. Check out the crazy announcer in the cowboy hat on the left in the second picture.
Finally, on the academic side, we've been watching
Dead Poets' Society in English class and relating it to
Lord of the Flies. It's a great way to end our time in Japan before spring break, and it gives me a chance to post a picture of a real teacher.
Finally, on the academic side, we've been watching Dead Poets' Society in English class and relating it to Lord of the Flies. It's a great way to end our time in Japan before spring break, and it gives me a chance to post a picture of a real teacher.
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I love that movie! And I love you! The mountains look amazing. It's so wonderful you got to do this!
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