Zao Skiing Adventures 2004-2006
Skied Zao Mountain in January and March 2004. Zao is several kilometers north of Yonezawa Japan.
Skied Zao again 12/17/05. Felt tremors from the earthquake early Saturday morning.
Skied again Feb 2006. Foggy and windy. It`s a big aerobic workout to get to the top. The stretch from the top is a challenge and often very windy.
| Zao Mountain Snow Monsters: Local lore has it that these monsters come from Siberia, along with the cold fronts that cause the snow. Picture was taken by Kim in 2004. |  |
| Zao Snow Monsters patiently waiting in line for "food" at the top of the lift in 2004. |  |
| More Zao Snow Monsters in 2005. |  |
| Bus schedule from Yamagata train station to Zao Onsen. (2003-2005) Be sure to check if this schedule is still good. Cost was 840 yen, one way. | 
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Skiing in Japan
- Tengendai, Japan - Pictures, data, and bus schedule
- Yonezawa, Japan - Yonezawa Ski Park
- Zao, Japan - Pictures, data, and bus schedule
Ski Links
- Ski Central - search and index site for skiers and snowboarders
- SkiMaps - trail maps
- United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) - home of the U.S. Ski Team
- Ski.com - resort and weather information, live cameras, equipment, and more
- Ski Magazine - skiing lifestyle publication
- Colorado Ski Authority
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