The day started with Toby helping Annette make Rice pancakes specially for Kate

Then we drove to the other side of the valley and into the Tokachi Mountains to a natural spa: Fukiage Onsen where we put on our skins and Kate Andrew and I hiked up the hill for well over an hour:
Photos show us setting off with matching skis, hiking up and removing our skins at the top.

Then of course there was the fun part, a lovely mellow tree ski back down to the Onsen where Annette was minding Toby

We then spent a few hours in the Onsen (Spa) which included one of the few mixed outdoor baths. Toby (and Kate) loved it.


We went out to a "made in house" sausages restaurant and then home for cake (cheesecake) and candles:

To finish a fabulous day!