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mikelowry

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  1. Right. My two yen worth.

     

    This carry on about super rowdy nightlife is an exaggeration. Not sure how limited the experiences of some people have been but I love a good night out and the only time I would classify as 'rowdy' was Australia Day. You want rowdy - take yourself to Canada or Europe.

     

    Pet peeve - seasonal workers who think they are hot sh*t. But you get this at any ski resort.

     

    Snow - Sensational and plentiful but gets tracked out quickly.

     

    Locals - Fantastic, friendly. Always stay at a pension.

     

    Why so popular - close as you'll ever get to GUARANTEED quality snow, limited jet lag, lovely people, cool culture - even if you only get a limited taste of it.

  2. Helmet with built in speakers. Nothing better than a charge through the trees, the park or off the Peak with some pumping tunes.

     

    I wore a Gath surfing a few times and agree it messes with your balance and perception, but have no such issue with a snowboarding helmet.

     

    I can't understand the downside except if it is particularly hot, which is generally not the case in Japan.

  3. Forecasts? Predictions? What we need around here is some certainty. Some guarantees. Some clarity.

     

    Number 1 certainty: There will be an absolute truckload more snow at Niseko than Perisher. If you can manage to have a good time at Perisher, you will be in damn near nirvana in Niseko.

     

    Number 2 certainty: You will not have to ski moguls if you choose not to.

     

    Number 3 certainty: According to the laws of diminishing marginal utility, you will only enjoy waist deep powder a tad more than knee deep and nip dip only a tad more than waist deep. Therefore, any powder at all (which I will offer with a money back guarantee) is still an excellent result!

     

    Lets all hope for neck deep though!!!!!!!!!

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