Mick Rich

Nice photos Miller! Especially love the last 2 with all that near-to-hand and virtually untracked powder - I trust that you slashed it shortly afterwards!

I like the yellow detailing on the 2nd one but overall, it looks too busy - there's too much going on! The 1st one therefore gets my vote - the top 3 dials remind me of the classic dial layout in a Porsche 911 dashboard!

Great photos, as always! Also need to add this to my list of must-visit places

Funny you should say that because in the event that I only have 2 weeks to play with (which may happen), that's my Plan B!! Should that come to pass, any Hokkaido recommendations apart from the normal suspects?

Ok, I’m going to take a leaf out of Ippy’s book and ask for your thoughts and suggestions on my trip back down to Kanto at the beginning of March. My criteria is as follows:- 1. I’ve got about 3 weeks to kill; 2. I’m on budget, as this will all be courtesy of my good friend, VISA; 3. I’m using public transport (mainly trains, as I’ll be armed with a trusty seishun 18 kippu) so will be carrying my snowboard bag; 4. I’d like powder and trees (wouldn’t we all) but to be honest, I’m just interested to try out some new resorts. So with all that in mind, here’s my p

Apologies for resurrecting an old post but seeing as though this one ended up with a Hakkoda flavour, I've got a Hokkoda question for Yamabushi or anyone else - is there any budget accommodation near the ropeway?? I know there are no hostels about but I thinking more along the lines of a minshuku? If not, any reasonably-priced hotel options/recommendations would be gratefully received! Cheers guys!

Originally Posted By: ippy And mick if i started a thread anywhere, theres probably no chance of it being taken off on a tangent since its probably all over the shop anyway That's what makes it so entertaining Think I'll start my own road trip post when I've done a bit more research. Cheers Ippy! & I've just seen Black Mountain's reply about Ryuoo - sounds like a winner if only for the free snow mobile ride!

Yeah, can definitely see the split board market exploding in the near future!

So am I correct in assuming that the Charlie is now going to remain in one piece? I voted for the QK but would have gone for Charlie if it was a 158! & have you found cheap accommodation for Ryuoo yet as I'm about to start planning/booking my trip? I'm toying with the idea of starting a new post or would you have any objections to me hijacking yours, seeing as we're going to some of the same places??

Talking of which KD, we still haven't met up!! I'm having the weekend off but should be up there on Monday if you're about? How does the Downhill restaurant at the top of the Furano ropeway for elevenses sound?

Originally Posted By: pie-eater I found a pie tattoo. Looks more like a fruity pie than a meaty one, but a pie all the same. Isn't it lovely Armpit flavour pie - hmmmmmm!

Originally Posted By: pie-eater Is this you Cheeseman? Brilliant! Think you should copy that one over to Cheeseman's "Cheese at Resorts" post with a cheesy storyline!

Originally Posted By: PWL Yes, I'm all girl. Photos please

That's one helluva scary-ass video Certainly makes you (well me, at least) think twice about riding alone through the trees!!

maybe something to do with 20cms!?!

Originally Posted By: muikabochi Good work! Particularly interested to hear how you got a Ritz cracker in it's ear??

Looks good, you jammy git! & please give us some reviews including how you get on with the split Charlie

Originally Posted By: kokodoko well i had a good day today. maybe about 20cms. Yeah, it was good first thing but then the sun warmed things up and the holiday crowd arrived, so I called it a day by 12 - the luxury of a season pass!

Originally Posted By: Captain Stag Perhaps his parents were too lenient when he was a kid and he never had to perfect the fine art of getting away with stuff you are not supposed to be doing (on an ongoing basis).

Show us the photos before you split it!!

Ippy is going to be all over this post when he wakes up

Keep those questions coming Ippy, as it's helping me too!

Lots of fluffy white stuff here in Furano this morning

Originally Posted By: ippy Its something hardwired in my brain or those Scottish genes perhaps? I could help your cashflow by giving you 10K for the Charlie Slasher

So that still shot was under the link lift then. & yeah, looks like it'll be good up there tomorrow