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The Ski Patrol slackcountry thread
Bit of a naughty one this, possibly not in keeping with the general forum so no worries if the SJ dudes put a stop to it, but was just reading back on a few of the trip reports and there was a great...
View ArticlePonder - Last season, next season
Is 12/13 already last season? And is 13/14 already this season, or is it still next season?
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'Skiers mountains'
Some Japanese people I know seem to label some skijo as being 'skiers mountains'. Names that often come up are Happo-one Zao Kusatsu I'm not quite sure why - they traditionally more popular with skiers...
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SR : Wales 2012 / 13
TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER 2012 The Met Office is calling for the freezing level to drop to 600 m in the Brecon Beacons National Park and 500 m in Snowdonia National Park this Friday with the possibility for...
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Snow almost gone from the Minamiuonuma mountains
...top areas of the mountains anyway. Went for a ride up on Uonuma Skyline this afternoon. Only parts of it are open which is a shame, but some nice views of Minamiuonuma. Lovely bright blue in some...
View ArticleBest Snowboarding in Japan?
We are a group of four kiwi girl's who are keen snowboarders. We want to work and snowboard from November to Feb 2001-2002. Where should we go??????? Please help us!!!We are sooooooo overwhelmed by the...
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5 days a good amount of time for Shiga Kogen?
Hi there Question for all those who know Shiga Kogen well. Is about 5 days there a good amount of time? Too short/long? We all ski and so can use all of the areas. We're trying to balance out Shiga...
View ArticleKagura - Mitsumata or Tashiro (or Dragondola!)?
OK so a fair few people know and go to Kagura on here.... what's your preferred way to get up there? Mitsumata Ropeway Tashiro Ropeway Dragondola from Naeba ?
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The most famous of Japan winter snow icons - the Emergency Telephone Box...
The first snow of the season has been spotted on the totally world famous, iconic and absolutely brilliant 'Emergency Telephone Box' in Yuzawa. It is still snowing wet snow this morning.... all a bit...
View ArticleArai Ski Resort
Can anyone fill me in as to what exactly happened to Arai Ski Resort and spa? As far as I understand, it was built around 10 years ago by Sony, operated for a few seasons before going bankrupt. Now it...
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The Ski Patrol slackcountry thread
Bit of a naughty one this, possibly not in keeping with the general forum so no worries if the SJ dudes put a stop to it, but was just reading back on a few of the trip reports and there was a great...
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SR : Wales 2012 / 13
TUESDAY 23 OCTOBER 2012 The Met Office is calling for the freezing level to drop to 600 m in the Brecon Beacons National Park and 500 m in Snowdonia National Park this Friday with the possibility for...
View ArticleSnowboard Boots
Hi everyone Just wandering what everyone wears and if anyone has worn the Burton SLX it's pretty expensive I have a pair of Burton Hail which are ok pretty comfy apart from rubbing where they try to...
View ArticleDid tiny ski hills ever make any sense?
Lots of tiny places have now closed, but with 500+ skijo here still there's a lot left, especially in Hokkaido. I can see how the Hokkaido ones make some sense perhaps, lots of them not being near lots...
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'Skiers mountains'
Some Japanese people I know seem to label some skijo as being 'skiers mountains'. Names that often come up are Happo-one Zao Kusatsu I'm not quite sure why - they traditionally more popular with skiers...
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5 days a good amount of time for Shiga Kogen?
Hi there Question for all those who know Shiga Kogen well. Is about 5 days there a good amount of time? Too short/long? We all ski and so can use all of the areas. We're trying to balance out Shiga...
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Mt Granview watch (or... the Japanese ski resort to watch for the 12/13 season)
There's no doubt that Mt Granview is one of the Japanese ski resorts to watch in the run up to the 12/13 season. After some epic days out this season by various members on here, including myself:...
View ArticleProper Gear for the Season?
Hello All! I'm moving to Aomori this August with my wife to live in Japan for a years under the JET program. While she pursues her passion as a language teacher, I'd like to do the same, one being...
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