1/8/2013 - Military members and their families enjoy an afternoon of sledding outside the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. The ski lodge opened to snow enthusiasts on Friday, Jan. 5, 2013 for the winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

1/8/2013 - Avid snowboarders and skiers photograph each other’s stunts outside the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. The ski lodge operation hours are Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In between family fun activities, snow-lovers are given free hot cocoa and coffee, as well as a chance to lounge on the couches while gazing at the snowy view. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

1/8/2013 - Sledders laugh while going down a hill outside the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013. To maximize “family fun” time, on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., orders can be called into the Lakeview Grille and delivered to the lodge.Customers can also bring their own food, drinks and, if not in bottles, beer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)

1/8/2013 - While watching their children have fun in the snow, parents enjoy free hot cocoa and coffee offered by the Land Memorial Ski Lodge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 5, 2013.In just a few moments, families can enjoy delicious cracker-crust pizza and fresh donuts in a warm cabin overlooking the snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)