Why does Gala Yuzawa only plan to open 21st Dec?
They always seem to have a planned opening date fairly late, which seems odd as them being higher they get lots of snow. Right?
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SR : HokkaidOH! 2013/14
SR : HokkaidOH! 2013/14 DAY 1 : THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013 21 cm in the past 24hrs at MQ (Mike's Quarters, in Higashiyama) It's that time of the year again. Local photographer Glen Claydon and Sam Kerr...
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SnowJapan Giveaways - 10 Happo-one (Hakuba, Nagano) lift tickets
SnowJapan Giveaways 2013/2014 Friday 20th December 2013 until Thursday 26th December 2013 This weeks prize: 10 one-day lift ticket vouchers - each one can be exchanged for a 1 day lift ticket at the...
View ArticleNagano snowboarding trip
Hello! During the end of January, Im going to drive from Aomori prefecture to Nagano. On the way I would like to hit some side country snowboarding any recomandations? Also, I never been to Nagano...
View ArticleArbor Formula - 2013 - Good for Hakuba?
Hi guys I need some advice...I am heading to Hakuba in Jan 2014 and want to get a new board before I travel there. I am used to our Australian pack-ice conditions (ie. No POW!!!). I am looking at the...
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Photos of snow around my house in Kobuchizawa Wed/Thu+Fri morning
The SNOW monsters are here! Friday Morning 20th Dec 2013 Friday Morning 20th Dec 2013
View ArticleSkiing Japan for first time "Help"
Each season I usually ski in North America but have heard exciting things about Japan, so this year it's my first trip to Japan. I will be skiing Hakuba, Nozawa Onsen and Niseko. I would love to hear...
View ArticleSnow Dude's 2013-14 ski thread (Sun Meadows, Kiyosato, Yamanashi)
I thought it would be nice to make a ski thread as I will be visiting my local resort a lot this year and document the weather/ snow conditions, etc each time I go as a reference for others and as a...
View ArticleFukushima 2013/2014
With Minowa opening today, the 2013/2014 season has officially started in Fukushima. And hence, time for this season's thread. Previous season's threads: 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 Planned openings:...
View ArticleTsugaike Kogen
Tsugaike Kogen http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-ski-resorts/prefecture/nagano?sort=SnowDepth&sortdir=DESC
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Niseko 2013-2014
My first day of skiing at Hirafu. Overnight we had about 10-15 centimeters. The snow was pretty dry but hard and icy underneath. I just cruised, taking it easy and getting my legs in. photos by Tai....
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Zao stuff
Some pics from Zao this season, will do my best! Last few days the snow has arrived.
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Japan's most famous snow icon - the Emergency Telephone Box 13/14 (Yuzawa,...
We missed the snowfall the other day but there's still a bit hanging around the base of the famous telephone box. A rainy day here today, but I noticed that last year's thread was also started on 15th...
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Cheeseman's "Cheese at Resorts" Gallery
This year I thought I would create a special "Cheese at Resorts" Gallery.At the moment, myself along with Cheesewoman, Cheesegirl and Cheeseboy are at Nozawa Onsen in Nagano. Lovely place, but no good...
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Maiko Snow Resort (Minamiuonuma, Niigata) - 23rd December 2013
First day of my season and over to a local favourite, Maiko Snow Resort. It has been a mostly very grey day in the area, hardly any colour to play with, but it was the first day so I wasn't too fussy....
View ArticleStolen ski/board gear in Japan
Talk in another thread about stolen gear http://www.snowjapanforums.com/index.php/topic/23478-skiing-quivers-in-niseko/ Always amazed at how almost no-one locks stuff up here, but also that I have...
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SnowJapan Giveaways - 20 Yuzawa Town (Yuzawa, Niigata) lift tickets
SnowJapan Giveaways 2013/2014 Friday 13th December 2013 until Thursday 19th December 2013 This weeks prize: 20 one-day lift ticket vouchers - each one can be exchanged for a 1 day lift ticket at any of...
View ArticleSkiing quivers in Niseko
Hi all, I'll be skiing the niseko area in January and will be bringing 2 or 3 sets of skis. I've not been able to find answers to these questions via search: 1. Is there on-mountain storage or...
View ArticleBest choice for learning to snowboard
My kids have been skiiing for a number of years, and are eager to take up boards. I am wondering where the best hill is for beginners. We will be hitting Tsugaike, Cortina, Goryu and Happone on our...
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