End of season JAPAN
Hi people I'm from Australia and I coming over to Japan on the 16th April to 25th April. We want to do a bit of boarding in that time. Where will be the best resort to go to? My missus has only boarded...
View ArticleMy Next Ski Trip - Looks like fun
Pow, vodka, go-go dancers, MI-8 helicopters, go-go dancers… Who the hell are these guys? I don’t know, but I’m pretty sure I want to hang out with them Maximise your screen and turn up the volume!!...
View ArticleNeed a ride to Okutadami Maruyama on 4/7 or 4/8, anyone?
Hello everyone, first time in Japan, been riding Ishiuchi for about 1.5 month. Love their park. Will ride until the closing date 4/6. Would like to pay a visit to Okutadami if possible on either 4/7 or...
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TR- Tomamu March 30th 2014
After winning some tickets from Snowjapan (and getting a re-up from unclaimed tickets!! domo!), me and some mates piled into a car and headed east from Sapporo to Tomamu. With the weather the way it...
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Careful when following tracks...
Woah... A reminder to always stay on your toes when off in unknown terrain...
View ArticleJapan VS British Columbia
Hey there, this is my first post so I'm sorry if this has been asked before. I'm looking to do a few months skiing in Japan. The only thing I'm worried about is that the terrain won't be challenging...
View ArticleKoi Suru Fortune Cookie @ skijo
These first two were in the Guess Where This Is thread. Funny. I bet there's more out there. Let's finding.
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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...
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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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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Appi Kogen, Iwate 2014.3.23-26
Appi Kogen, Iwate Visited Appi Kogen for the first time. Late March, following a snowfall; the weather changed during our stay from from winter to pure spring conditions. The ski area is mostly arrayed...
View ArticleIt's snowing
It is snowing around the mountains I can see between the gaps in the clouds that it had been and still is snowing. Turned pretty cold here now more like early March than early April with an annoying...
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Maiko Snow Resort (Minamiuonuna, Niigata) - 5th April 2014
I wasn't planning on skiing today but with a sprinkling of snow here, Maiko reporting 5-10cm of fresh and blue skies soon appearing this morning I thought why not. Braved the potential hayfever madness...
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TR - Hanazono Powder Guides ( Snow Japan Prize )
As a lucky recipient of one of the Hanazono Powder Guides “First Tracks Backcountry Tour” giveaway, recently offered by Snow Japan, I herewith gratefully submit my review of the experience- As a bit of...
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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...
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 ArticleWhat is the allure of Mt. Granview ?
Hello all, I am new to this website and this is my first post. Firstly, a little about me. I have been living in Niigata prefecture for about 3 years now, about half way between Niigata city and the...
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Snow 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 ArticleHow many days did you ski/board this season
Now that the 13-14 season is winding up, I'm curious to hear how many days people got in this winter.
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