ILoveZao

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It depends where you park. If you park right in the center, you can expect to pay. It's very limited. I would drive up to Astraea or the Kurohime area, where you can park for free.

Those pesky mountains!

Some pics from Zao this season, will do my best! Last few days the snow has arrived.

I was able to upload some photos. Some of my previous ones are not there though, I will email you the info, SJ-David. Thanks.

All a bit dry here in Zao.

Well, I thought she used to be cute. Quite why she wanted to go alter her face into that of a clown, I do not know. What possesses them?

Claim your own Monster at Zao. A bit like Metabo Oyaji did.

I was surprised to hear of Kandatsu Kogen. My memories of it are when it was one of the places to be. I hope they can manage to re-open next season. It sounds like they certainly want to, unlike other places that get closed.

Looks lovely, Mike. Which do you prefer - it, or Niseko?

Good news. The skijo on the other side will be happy.

Don't forget the 5-toe socks!

Still in Tokyo, sweating away here. Hasn't the typhoon gone now? Doesn't feel like autumns here, never mind run up to winter.

Yes, he is. And now it's his turn. (He is a he right?)

Correct, not Niigata.

For sure. I think you'll find usually 1500-2000 yen

Not Naeba

Not Mt Granview.

Sorry for the delay

Are you much worse off for 'refraining'?

Not much, to be honest. But actually being hot enough to generate a bit of sweat is a pretty good achievement for instant ramen. I'll take it. I'd prefer it be cooler before I need food to generate any further sweat!! (I'm in Tokyo at the moment).

Wow. Can't say I have ever seen someone like that in person. I really hope the extreme stuff does not catch on here.

I have a problem with people who want to do drugs and then drive, or do something else that affects other people. Same with drink.

The answer to that is... yes.

I am hoping to get down to Niigata or Nagano. Though I often say that and it doesn't often happen.