Mick Rich

Time and cost I think!

Originally Posted By: muikabochi Furano worth such a long experience? Or are you just using it to chill out in one place, so to speak. I was here last season and made a few friends, etc, plus it's a good base for day trips to Kamui, Asahidake and Tomamu. Not a party town but lots of good cafes and onsen - I guess it's an age thing I will, of course, be taking some cheesy photos at Hakkoda et al!

I been here 5 weeks so far, with about another 4 to go before I head back to Kanto via Niseko, Rusutsu, Hakkoda, and as many resorts as I can get to in Niigata-ken and Nagano-ken before I reach my credit card limit!!

Needs more colour

Is that under the link lift?

hmmm, interesting. Pics and a riding review please

Some good points there GN! Obviously Furano (where I'm based) is some way behind Niseko in terms of development and attitudes but then it is more famous for lavender than snow!

Someone please put this man out of his misery!

Originally Posted By: iiyamadude I might make my way over there if I can. Won't know until nearer the time. same here!

Originally Posted By: Schneebored Now I am obviously amazing and get it 100% right all of the time Yeah, me too!

Ok, it's time for a rant! I'm guessing that one of the main reasons that foreigners ski or ride in Japan is the quality of the deep, fluffy powder. That's certainly one of the reasons I chose to live and work here. & by the same token, if that powder happens to be out-of-bounds or at least the other side of the ropes, then I'm also guessing that many of us will want to lay down those first tracks. We're all adults (I think) and know the risks of going off-piste, whether it be injury or loss of your pass. So what's the point of this post? Well it never ceases to amaze me how many

I'll be interested to see how this unfolds as I'm planning something remarkably similar in mid-March, on my way back from Furano!!

Yeah plus they're affected by different weather systems, etc, etc

That's a good (and spot on) review Ippy! Had a very similar experience there the Sunday before last, though without the blue skies! Shame you didn't get to enjoy Furano more though.

Yes, yes and yes! The back 2 are part of the Galleria Tower Suite Hotel which is the luxury option. The lego ones are part of The Tower Hotel which I guess is for the masses. Here's another photo from Sunday with the Galleria towers in the foreground and the lego towers behind and to the right.

I've just had a look through the photos I took when I went there a week ago but they are mostly of my camembert for Cheeseman's post

Originally Posted By: MummySkier Where is the Tomamu review Mick, we are thinking of going there next year. I'm not sure how to post a link to another post but if you type Tomamu into the search box, it'll be the top entry. I guess I should have done a proper review instead of resurrecting a previous post! Back to Furano, it should be good up there tomorrow if the wind dies down

Originally Posted By: Saitaman Is that a 3rd Tower I see in the center of this photo? Yes and no! There's actually another 2 towers set back from the "lego" ones!! They're a little bit more camoflauged in so far as 2 large towers can be!

5,800Y includes the lift ticket! It's a different place on a powder day but then isn't everywhere

7am in Furano and its snowing. Looks a bit windy though so may have to layer up.

Originally Posted By: Metabo Oyaji How big is it? I assume you're talking about Tomamu That being the case, it's bigger than Kamui and a similar-ish size to Furano but with a lot more (legitimately) skiable terrain

Hey Ippy, how's the melon? Couldn't wait for you to go to Tomamu so went there myself today - review and piccies on separate post.

Ok, I've just been to Tomamu for the day so here are my thoughts and a few piccies. I should say that the only other Hokkaido resorts I've been to and can therefore compare it against are Furano (currently on my 2nd season) and Kamui (went there for the 2nd time a week ago). & apologies for the poor quality of my camera phone photos! So, in a nutshell, I like it!! Even though there was no fresh snow and it was crusty off-piste and between the trees, it's a good resort and you can see it would be brilliant on a powder day. The trees are much better spaced than Furano (not difficu

Originally Posted By: muikabochi Nice pics Mick. How you enjoying Tomamu? Any other non cheesy pics to share, interested to get more of a feel for that place. Ok, I'll upload some more and do a quick review on another post. [now done]

Nice-looking fondue, though those fried rings (onions or squid?) look good too! Took my Camembert to Tomamu today......... Looking down on Tomamu Tree run in the so-called "Powder Heaven" though it was a bit crusty today Chasing shadows! The Twin Towers from the car park