I have skied in Argentiere, Tignes, St Anton, Verbier, Mammoth Mountain, Lake Tahoe, but none can match Hakuba Cortina for value, amount of skiing per lift, stunning views, quality and value of food. Cortina is linked to a resort perfect for family skiing, and also greater selection of eating places. Today we paid 4500 Yen for a pass covering the two areas. Everyone's so friendly and helpful. It's amazing being greeted on and off lifts! Around Hakuba we've skied Happo, Goryu, Hakuba 47, but Cortina is really special. Easy to get to on shuttle bus from Happo information centre 500 Yen each way.