Annemiek skiing like a demon in the forests of the back country of Madarao and Tangram

I need to stop making promises about when I will write my reports...

Yesterday's snow was too good so burnt all my writing time by riding. Just the way it ought to be.

It snowed all day long yesterday the 8th of January. Early there was lots of wind but as the day went on the wind died and we just had perfect light dry snow falling from the heavens.

A total of 45 cm fell onto the lawn at Snowball and the resort just got better and better through the day. Everyone who got back from their day on the mountain was both exhausted and totally buzzing. It really was the stuff dreams are made of.

And then we wake up today the 9th to total blue bird, not a cloud in the sky, completely still and perfect fun.

The temperature this morning was minus 6 and we now have a cumulative snowfall of 350cm's. If you have been following along with this years snow reports you won't be surprised to hear there is a lot more snow in the forecast.

Today's pic Annemiek the co-founder of Japan Snow Sports in full attack mode in the back country. Japan Snow Sports is one of the best guiding outfits and know all our local mountains like the back for their hands so if you want to do amazing things like ski the Myoko Volcano they are your go to team to make that happen...


Posted on Fri 09 January 2026