Youdy
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Tattoos - onsens etc
Youdy replied to Yappy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
On a random note I just got the waxing kit out especially for onsens:) I figured it would be polite not to walk around with a hairy crack -
teaching young kids to ski
Youdy replied to bobby12's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
This is a bit of a life story but probably relevant or maybe even helpful:P I started water skiing when I was 3 years old. My parents took me every weekend with a few friends(of theirs) up until this day, their friends also had children but there was only me and another girl a year older than me who started this young out of about 15-20 kids i think the youngest now is about 12. A few things Ive noticed is that the children around 5-8 years old start to develop a sense of fear so it is alot easier to learn mentally when they are younger having said that its better to not persist all day long b -
Lodge Tibi-Tibi, Hakuba
Youdy replied to Yappy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
3 months isnt too bad look on the bright side you have a great conversation starter and a good story to go with:P I had a cast for almost a year that went up to my shoulder:( bad times -
I wouldn't bother arguing fang their helmets are blocking their ability to think rationally! but you did just give me a great idea for my case study for uni(psych/law majors) Does wearing a helmet lessen the amount of perceived risk? increasing your chance of participating in dangerous behavior and in turn injury I know the recent studies done by the Canadian ski assoc showed that a greater number of helmet wearers vs non helmet wearers died in skiing/snowboarding related incidents but they didn't mention what type of accidents nor where abouts i.e backcountry/park etc and other impo
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my flight arrives late:( so im stuck on the overnight bus if i want to get out early the next day option 1: Is take my case of luggage and snowboard bag with me onto the bus then catch a taxi to the goryu ski field where they have a resting room with lockers?(I couldnt find much info on this) and at the end of the day i catch a taxi to my lodge Or Option 2: I send all my gear except for what i board with on the day via Takkyubin to my lodge and take just what i need on the bus and catch a shuttle bus back to the lodge at the end of the day where hopefully my stuff is waiting:P j
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What you are riding!
Youdy replied to dawnblue's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
option mirror 153 here + rome arsenals -
A big thanks....
Youdy replied to panhead_pete's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Originally Posted By: Go Native Originally Posted By: Youdy Originally Posted By: Soft Landings I am currently organising a trip that should see me in Hakuba round the 6th of Feb. I will be travelling solo and would be keen to hook up for some runs if your dates match. like park runs much? Must admit I don't get this whole park thing. Japan gets some of the best powder on the planet and you'd want to waste it by spending time in a park!!? Especially if you're only here for a short holiday...I really just don't get it. don't get me wrong for pow days ill be out there for -
A big thanks....
Youdy replied to panhead_pete's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Originally Posted By: Soft Landings I am currently organising a trip that should see me in Hakuba round the 6th of Feb. I will be travelling solo and would be keen to hook up for some runs if your dates match. like park runs much? -
Lodge Tibi-Tibi, Hakuba
Youdy replied to Yappy's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Originally Posted By: Yappy Hey there Hope you're all good!!!!! Looks like Lodge Tibi-Tibi is our accommodation choice for Feb. It's got its own park?!! Anyone stayed here before?? Cheers, Yappy Own park????wish i was staying there now second thoughts id probably be too tired and sore -
Train Prices
Youdy replied to r_nelson85's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
1 way:P i think you have to book aswell -
Train Prices
Youdy replied to r_nelson85's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
fron nagoya airport - hakuba its 13000Y -
Snowboard Boots
Youdy replied to panhead_pete's topic in Snow talk, trip reports, Japan avalanche & backcountry
Originally Posted By: panhead_pete This them Youdy? yeah except different colour:) -
cant find much info on it:( doesnt help that i cant read a bit of japanese but when would be the best days to go? also is the whole park open of a night?