Japanese ski resorts that don't subject us to sound pollution
Let's list up places that let us ski and board listening only to the lovely sounds of nature, and don't subject us to AKB48, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, TM Revolution, Bon Jovi, Kool & The Gang and Wham....
View Article2 days in early Feb - Nagano?
Hi all, First post - looking for some last minute advice! Have a chance to spend a couple of days boarding while in Japan early Feb. Figured there's plenty of choice in the "reasonably close to Tokyo"...
View ArticleBase Gouge
On Monday I unfortunately hit an unexposed rock and managed to put a small but deep gouge in my base. The hole is about 2mm in diameter but it has pieced into the wood core. Do any of you guys with...
View ArticleSchumacher accident
Wearing a helmet, serious condition QuoteMichael Schumacher, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is in a "critical condition" after a skiing accident, says the French hospital at which he is being...
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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....
View ArticleNiseko Avalanche, 3 missing?
My wife just text me about an avalanche up there, but a quick google search didn't show anything. Anyone else heard abourlt this?
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DIY: Increase Your Nose Rocker- Results
Just finished this board mod after a wicked spill on the last run of the day. Awesome rocker no?! So I'm obviously looking for a new board now. Sad day.
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Niseko Season digs
A guy on another forum that I post on was asking me about getting digs for the season.....I didn't really know specifics about Niseko so I'd thought Id ask here. He's just back from Niseko and was...
View ArticlePowder Etiquette
Is there such a thing? For example what do people think of other people traversing across a face to get to untracked, because they are either too lazy or not skilled enough to traverse across the top...
View ArticleSki lift safety bars
Always find it curious how some lifts have safety bars and some don't. At the same skijo. And on the ones that do have safety, they go on and on about using them as if it's a must with signs and...
View ArticleSki Boots Questions
I guess this should be in the Gear forum but I couldn't start a new topic there. I am in the market for some new ski boots. My feet are on the large size (31cm) and I live out in the inaka so my...
View ArticleAm I going to be warm enough skiing in Hakuba
Just getting a little nervous about my wife and I being warm enough in Hakuba, in Jan. We have thermals ski jacket and pants and helmet, wife shopping In Tokyo for hers, Not sure how much other clothes...
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SnowJapan Giveaways - 30 Myoko (Niigata) lift tickets
SnowJapan Giveaways 2013/2014 Friday 3rd January 2014 until Thursday 9th January 2014 This weeks prize: 30 one-day lift ticket vouchers - each one can be exchanged for a 1 day lift ticket at any of the...
View ArticleTip about driving around in the snow areas.( Maintenance)
When filling the window washer in your rental, make sure you don,t use water!!!. ask the attendant for the proper gear. Last season a friend borrowed my car and fill it up with water thinking that he...
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Naked sledding
Almost all of us here on the SJ Forums are of course into gnarly naked-ness, including regular naked skiing and naked hiking, but the next thing is apparently naked sledding. QuoteHave you ever fancied...
View ArticleDon't ski... it's dangerous!
Don't know where this originated but... Quote Alan Griffiths loves skiing. The 48-year-old gave up his job as a GP in a North Wales practice to run a medical centre in Val d’Isere just so he could live...
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SnowJapan Giveaways - 10 Hoshino Resort Tomamu (Hokkaido) lift tickets
SnowJapan Giveaways 2013/2014 Friday 10th January 2014 until Thursday 16th January 2014 This weeks prize: 10 one-day lift ticket vouchers - each one can be exchanged for a 1 day lift ticket at the...
View ArticleImpressed with the consistent Niseko snowfall!
As the subject says. Impressed with the seemingly non-stop supply of snowfall Niseko gets. It truly does beat all other regions in terms of consistency, doesn't it.
View ArticleSchumacher accident
Wearing a helmet, serious condition QuoteMichael Schumacher, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is in a "critical condition" after a skiing accident, says the French hospital at which he is being...
View ArticleSomeone missing at Kagura...
...apparently. But talking to rescue people by phone. Don't know where they are. Looks like mad snow up there on the news now.
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