After flying from IAD to MUC on United, we took the OBB train to Innsbruck, dropped off our bags at the AC Hotel, and traveled to the Nordkette via funicular and aerial tram. After spending some time at the top, we had dinner and walked around the city a bit before returning the hotel.
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After breakfast at the Hampton Locarno, we headed over to Lugano where we visited two mountains, Monte Brè and Monte San Salvatore. We spent most of the day there, returning to Locarno in the evening for dinner and a walk around town.
Continue reading “Lugano and the Two Mountains”Niseko to Sapporo
After ten nights at the Hilton Niseko Village, we had our last breakfast at the property and headed out to ski one last time. After draining our last 12 point passes on the Banzai Chair, we returned our skis to Village Sports and returned to our room to clean up, pack, and check out. We then took a bus to Sapporo where we checked into the ANA Crowne Plaza, walked around the city a bit, and had dinner at Sapporo Kanihonke.
Continue reading “Niseko to Sapporo”Skiing at Niseko
After New Year’s Day, we’ve spent 7 of the last 8 days skiing here at Niseko Village and the adjacent Grand Hirafu. We’ve experienced quite a variety of conditions as well as a bit of the region’s famous Japow.
Continue reading “Skiing at Niseko”Niseko Village
We’ve been staying at the Hilton Niseko Village since arriving on New Year’s Eve. Other than skiing, we’ve done a tiny bit of exploring in the area and have had some food from restaurants nearby as well as various snacks from the konbinis here.
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